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With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.\nAs a Senior UX Researcher at StackAdapt, you’ll play a key role in shaping product strategy across multiple product teams. You’ll lead end-to-end research, from framing ambiguous problems to delivering actionable insights that directly influence product roadmaps. You’ll partner closely with Product & Design to identify and prioritize the highest-impact research opportunities and serve as the go-to research expert for your product areas. You’ll also help raise the bar for research practice across the team by mentoring others and enabling stakeholders to conduct quality research independently.\nThis is a contract position for 18 months. StackAdapt is a Remote First company, we are open to candidates located anywhere in Canada for this position\nWhat you'll be doing:\nLead research strategy and execution across 3-4 product teams, running mixed-method studies (qualitative & quantitative) to tackle complex problem spaces\nFrame and scope ambiguous research problems, translating complex business questions into clear research plans with defined objectives and expected outcomes\nBalance traditional product discovery work with more proactive, generative research, spotting emerging questions early and helping the team move from validating decisions to informing them\nGo beyond delivering reports by facilitating workshops (e.g. ideation, solutioning) that translate validated findings into prioritized product requirements and tangible design solutions\nAct as a strategic partner to Product and Design stakeholders by proactively identifying research opportunities, challenging assumptions and representing the user perspective in trade-off discussions\nPartner beyond Product and Design, collaborating with teams like Product Analytics, Marketing, Sales and Client Services to ground research in a full picture of the user & the business\nContribute to product roadmaps by ensuring research findings shape both immediate development cycles and longer-term planning\nBuild and maintain resources that enable stakeholders to run quality research independently; consult on and provide feedback on stakeholder-led research plans\nIdentify and implement improvements to UXR tools and processes, including leveraging AI to create repeatable, scalable workflows that raise the quality and efficiency of research across the product org\nWhat you’ll bring to the table:\n4-7+ years of applied UX research experience, with a portfolio demonstrating research-informed decision-making and the ability to extract actionable insights from qualitative and quantitative data in complex technology spaces\nProficiency across a broad range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, with experience running mixed-method studies and knowing when to apply each approach\nHands-on experience integrating AI tools into your research workflow, whether for synthesis, analysis, recruiting, or other stages of the research process \nExperience operating with autonomy across multiple product teams or squads and managing 1-3 concurrent studies with varying timelines and support models\nExcellent communication skills with a track record of tailoring insights and recommendations for diverse audiences, from product development teams to executive leadership\nExperience facilitating workshops (e.g. ideation, co-creation) and actively driving research findings into product decisions (not just awareness)\nDemonstrated ability to build relationships with cross-functional partners and coach them on research best practices and study design\nFamiliarity with digital advertising, data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA), and evolving industry trends such as cookieless targeting or AI-driven optimization\nExperience conducting UX research on AI-powered features or products (with an understanding of the unique challenges this entails) is a strong asset\nThe compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in the posting country based on a global rate. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location. We do not ask candidates about current or prior salary history, and we will not use such information, if volunteered, in setting an offer.\nThis range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.\nFactors Influencing Final Compensation:\nThe final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate's specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.\nOther business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.\nBase Salary Band\n$134,400—$184,800 CAD\nStackAdapter's Enjoy:\nHighly competitive salary\nRetirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally\nCompetitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!\nAccess to a comprehensive mental health care program\nHealth benefits from day one of employment\nWork from home reimbursements\nOptional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto\nRobust training and onboarding program\nCoverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)\nAccess to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning\nAn awesome parental leave program\nA friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture\nOur social and team events!\nPlease note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.\nStackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability, superpower status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. \nStackAdapt is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.\nWe use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting. 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