UX Researcher

1 day, 4 hours ago
Full-time
Junior
Design and User Experience
Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition

Vehicle software supplier | Applied Intuition Simulation and validation platform for automotive, trucking, construction, and more. Solutions to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous systems at scale #PoweringAutonomy Industry leading platform tha...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2017
$352M raised

Description

  • Clarify problem statements, define research questions, and scope research plans with product and design partners.
  • Design and execute end-to-end user studies, including participant selection, protocol design, moderation, note-taking, and synthesis.
  • Run usability tests on interaction designs and UI flows in both lab and field settings.
  • Conduct contextual and field research with automotive customers and end users to observe workflows and gather qualitative insights.
  • Translate research findings into narratives, artifacts, and recommendations that influence product and design decisions.
  • Collaborate with interaction designers to align research questions with design hypotheses.
  • Incorporate automotive ISO and safety standards into research questions and recommendations with engineering and compliance partners.
  • Build lightweight, repeatable research practices such as templates, checklists, and findings repositories.
  • Advocate for customer needs in discussions about scope, prioritization, and trade-offs.
  • Continuously refine qualitative and quantitative research methods to match team needs.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field.
  • 1–4 years of industry experience in UX research, interaction design, or a closely related discipline; internships and co-ops count.
  • Experience planning and running user research studies end-to-end, such as usability tests, interviews, and concept tests.
  • Strong interaction design literacy and interest in complex user workflows.
  • Excellent listening and note-taking skills with the ability to organize qualitative insights clearly.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where speed and iteration matter.
  • Strong communication skills, including presenting findings and advocating for user needs to cross-functional partners.
  • Experience working on automotive, mobility, or other highly regulated or safety-critical products is preferred.
  • Familiarity with automotive UI patterns, in-vehicle HMI, or infotainment systems is preferred.
  • Exposure to ISO or other relevant safety/usability standards in transportation or hardware-centric products is preferred.
  • Experience collaborating with academic or external research partners is preferred.
  • Prior field research or ethnographic study experience with professional users is preferred.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $91,000–$141,000 USD annually.
  • Equity compensation in the form of options and/or restricted stock units.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match.
  • Learning stipend and wellness stipend.
  • Paid time off.
  • In-office work model with flexibility for occasional remote work and schedule adjustments when needed.

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