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Sr. UX Researcher, AFT - Experience Design
Amazon 4.7
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
Want to help scale Amazon's global fulfillment workforce, supporting them with efficient, engaging, and empowering userexperiences while keeping them safe and happy? Join the Amazon Fulfillment Technologies Experience Design team (AFT-XD). We are seeking a Senior UX Researcher who is passionate about the intersection of the physical and virtual worlds, reaching beyond what is shown on a screen to include the physical environment, building layout, equipment, work processes - anything and everything that impacts how work inside our fulfillment centers gets done.
Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver, self-learner, and self-starter who looks around corners to identify user problems and needs, proactively initiates the research process, delivers high quality research plans and actionable insights, and influences stakeholders to positively impact experiences within Amazon's global fulfillment network. As the userresearch lead within AFT-XD, you'll define and build AFT's global research discipline while mentoring researchers, designers, and team members in methodologies and best practices. You'll foster cross-team collaboration across countries to elevate research standards and improve fulfillment center operations. Working with cross-functional teams of designers, product managers, and engineers, you'll identify research topics, build research roadmaps, and execute both formative and evaluative studies using diverse methods. Your role includes communicating insights and recommendations while advocating for users to ultimately enhance the experience of fulfillment center associates and operators to deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
About the team
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) powers Amazon's global fulfillment network. We invent and deliver software, hardware, and data science solutions that orchestrate processes, robots, machines, and people. We harmonize the physical and virtual world so Amazon customers can get what they want, when they want it.
- 5+ years of proven success leading UserResearch projects with demonstrated impact experience
- 5+ years of hands-on work with: field research, ethnography, lab-based user testing, remote testing, paper prototype testing, iterative prototype testing, concept testing, and survey design experience
- Bachelor's degree in HCDE, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field
- Experience in leading UserResearch projects with demonstrated impact
- Experience with field research, ethnography, lab-based user testing, remote testing, paper prototype testing, iterative prototype testing, concept testing, and survey design
- Experience with all aspects of research (study design, recruiting, moderation, analysis, reporting)
- Experience with behavioral data collection, quantitative data analysis, and statistics
- Have a portfolio demonstrating past work experience and deliverables (e.g., study plans, reports, personas)
- Master's degree in Human Factors, HCDE, Cognitive Psychology or equivalent
- Experience in a technical field (software development, network development, IT, other related)
- Experience with UX Research in non-US markets
- Experience working in a highly Agile/Scrum environment
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $137,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $226,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************** This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
$137k-226.5k yearly 20d ago
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UX Researcher, Quantitative
Meta 4.8
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
Our UX Research team is designing for the global spectrum of human needs, which requires us to deeply understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain deeper insights into how people interact with each other and the world around them, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of billions of people on a global scale. This job description represents different full-time roles across Meta.We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value a wide range of perspectives and stem from many different perspectives, approaches, experiences and backgrounds.We're looking for excellent communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society. They will also need to be comfortable in a fast-moving organization, open-minded about learning new research methods, committed to high-quality and rigorous research, and focused on influencing the future of Meta.
**Required Skills:**
UX Researcher, Quantitative Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics
2. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products
3. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods
4. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes
5. Ability to work independently and autonomously
6. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders
7. Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and creative ways
8. Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing
9. Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
10. Bachelor's degree with 10+ years' of relevant experience in userexperience, applied research and/or product research and development or a Master's degree and 8+ years' relevant experience, or PhD and 5+ year relevant experience
11. Experience coding with R, SQL, STATA, SPSS or equivalent
12. Experience with survey design and response effects
13. Experience applying statistical analysis methods such as Regressions, ANOVA, and T-Tests
14. Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research
15. Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
16. Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics
17. Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development
**Public Compensation:**
$164,000/year to $227,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$164k-227k yearly 60d+ ago
User Researcher
8Am
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
It's a new day with a new opportunity at 8am!
About the role:
As a mid-level userresearcher, you'll independently conduct research for our legal practice management products, collaborating cross-functionally to discover problems and deliver user-centered solutions that drive measurable impact.
You'll work closely with product designers, product managers, engineers and key stakeholders to translate user insights into solutions that align both user needs and business objectives.
About us:
At 8am, our vision is to power a world where professionals thrive. We start every day on a mission to empower professionals with the most trusted, innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and exceptional financial results for their business. They count on our purpose-built solutions to simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel profitable growth, so they can focus on their clients and do more of the work that matters.
Founded in 2005, 8amâ„¢ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000's fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!
What you'll do:
Conduct generative and evaluative research across product experiences with methodological rigor.
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, data analysts, and leaders to identify possible research goals and timelines.
Create compelling presentations and reports to communicate learnings and recommendations.
Develop a deep understanding of user needs and pain points for 8am's legal practice management product suite, acting as the voice of the user.
Identify strategic opportunities that address user needs and create business value.
About you:
2-5 years industry experience where you conducted qualitative userresearch.
Demonstrated track record of leading research projects with a focus on connecting your work to the broader business strategy and making progress against key outcomes.
Strong storytelling and presentation skills to create artifacts and share research findings in ways that are tailored to and motivate cross-functional stakeholders.
Proficiency in industry-standard tools (Figma, Zoom, UserTesting, Maze, Dscout, Dovetail, Reduct, Qualtrics, Sawtooth, etc.)
Experience with B2B, legal tech, practice management or SaaS products.
Bonus: Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation.
Additional Information
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000. The salary range for performing this role outside of the US / Austin / California may differ. 8am is committed to offering competitive, fair and commensurate compensation and has provided an estimated pay range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and education.
Why 8am:
At 8am, our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. Together, we build a company rooted in continuous learning, genuine community, holistic wellness, and meaningful engagement-values that empower us as individuals and unite us as a team. Our culture is grounded in our core values:
Work Smart, Win Fast
;
Outshine Ordinary
, and
We Find a Way
. These values drive how we serve our customers and work with each other in a collaborative, inspiring, and empowering environment, every day.
Here's how we support our 8Team:
Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.
At 8am, we don't just offer benefits - we create an environment where people can thrive, grow, and make a real impact every day.
Diversity, equity & inclusion at 8am:
At 8am, we recognize that innovation occurs with a strong team of people who are diverse in background, personality, talent and ideas. Experience comes in many forms and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we continue to learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all that embraces those differences through education, equal access to opportunities and information, inclusionary programs, and community outreach.
Security advisory:
Our hiring teams at 8am are dedicated to recruiting top talent that share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology. As such, our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices. We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the 8am domain and will never ask for sensitive/personal data during the application process. All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person. All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up.
$110k-130k yearly Auto-Apply 47d ago
Senior UX Researcher
Tricentis Gmbh
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
Senior UX Researcher Job Description
Tricentis makes the software industry's #1 Continuous Testing platform and is recognized for reinventing software testing for DevOps. We aim to remain #1 by focusing on creating experiences for our users that are second-to-none.
As a Senior UX Researcher, you will lead and implement UserExperienceresearch for our enterprise software products. You will drive research strategy, conduct qualitative and quantitative research supporting the business objectives, mentor non-researchers in research best practices, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure a cohesive userexperience across the product line. This role requires strong leadership and a deep understanding of UX research principles.
Candidate Requirements:
7+ years of experience in UX research with a strong portfolio that showcases your research process, methodological skills, and the business impact of your work.
Advanced proficiency in research tools such as Optimal Workshop, Gainsight, User Interviews.
Expertise across a range of qualitative and quantitative methods, including when and how to apply them effectively. UX researchexperience in a SaaS, enterprise, or B2B context is a strong advantage.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related area such as psychology, human factors or HCI; a PhD is a strong advantage. Or work equivalent.
Typical Role Responsibilities:
Lead the research process for new and updated features for your supported products.
Develop and own the UX Research related to key product initiatives, prioritizing inquiries from stakeholders or identifying areas of focused inquiry for the business.
Personally initiate and conduct research across the product lifecycle to build a stronger foundational knowledge of our users. Research will consist of a mix of discovery, problem validation, foundational research, and strategic research projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and Engineering to define product requirements and design solutions based on UX research.
Tricentis is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, religious affiliation, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or physical and mental disability and other statuses protected by law.
Global Sanctions Compliance
We comply with all applicable global sanctions and export control laws. Candidates must not be listed on any government restricted party lists (including OFAC SDN List and U.S. Commerce Department restricted lists) and must certify that their employment would not violate any sanctions or export control regulations. Candidates must notify us of any changes to their status during the application process or subsequent employment.
U.S. Work Authorization:
This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
$79k-110k yearly est. Auto-Apply 13d ago
User Researcher
Hired Recruiters 4.1
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
COMPANY'S JOB DESCRIPTION LINK
Workstream's SaaS technology addresses the top pain point of the local businesses around you: hiring, managing, and retaining qualified workers. Our customers include leading brands from multiple sectors, including McDonald's, Jamba Juice, 7-Eleven, Uber, FedEx, Chevron, etc. Workstream enables these businesses to hire faster with texting / SMS, cutting in half the time to engage, hire and onboard hourly workers. The 2.7 billion desk-less workers are 80% of the global workforce but have been heavily underserved by technology compared to the other 20% of in-office knowledge workers.
At series B, we are quickly expanding our product portfolio. We are a team from Google, Uber, MIT, and Stanford. In addition, we are backed by legendary VC's and industry's experts, including Founders Fund, BOND, Coatue, the CEO of Doordash, the President of Instacart, and more!
We're looking for an experienced UX Researcher to join our growing design and research team. You will be looked upon to uncover deep insights and partner with product designers, product managers, engineers and cross-functional roles to elevate the userexperience for our teachers, students, parents and school admins who use our web and mobile products every day around the world.
You must be passionate about userresearch, an exceptional communicator and be comfortable scaling your work from identifying new product opportunities, validating product concepts to running usability tests after products have been launched. As one of the first researchers to join our team, you'll have the opportunity to develop the userresearch identity, practice and culture across our company.
Senior UserResearchers are leaders within their product areas working with leadership and product teams on strategy, roadmap and goals. You must be able to process a wide variety of information - product data, customer and internal feedback- to break down complex problems and frame your thinking in ways that anyone in the company can understand. It's not about what you know and can do as much as it is bringing others along with you.
We expect our enterprise product experiences to be held to the same standards as the world's best consumer products. We relish the challenges and opportunities that come with building a top notch research function - people, process, culture, growth, impact - and we need your help.
Day in The Life:
Design and conduct studies across key product areas, utilizing methods such as ethnographic/field research, diary studies, surveys, usability testing (remote and in-person), and any other methods you find impactful
Package insights into design tools and assets for the product managers and designers (i.e. personas, design principles, scenarios, frameworks, etc.)
Collect, analyze, and present quantitative and/or qualitative data to generate actionable strategic and tactical recommendations that can improve the product experience for our users
Partner with our data analytics team to provide context for their insights
Find compelling ways to communicate insights, advocate for our users and cultivate an empathetic culture across the company
Adapt and innovate research practices to meet team needs under the tight timeframes of a rapidly growing company
Who You Are:
Lead researchexperience on projects that require qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
Multi-year experience managing cross-functional projects that involve key stakeholders, product teams and cross-functional roles
Experience working within an agile/lean product process
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong listening, analytical, and organizational skills
Enthusiasm for a team-oriented, collaborative, highly energetic, fun and fast-paced environment
The drive and energy to create a user-first company culture
An undergraduate degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Cognitive Science or comparable UX researchexperience
5+ full years of experience working with product organizations, conducting qualitative and quantitative research studies, including usability tests, surveys, and user interviews
$76k-106k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Staff Experience Designer
Paypal 4.8
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.
We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.
Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.
Job Summary:
This job identifies issues and recommends best practices to enhance userexperience. They lead functional projects and programs aimed at improving user engagement and satisfaction while analyzing business trends to inform strategies. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize user needs in design processes and facilitating workshops to gather insights and feedback from users.
Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
* Develop plans to enhance the user and customer experience across the digital and physical products and meet team performance
* Perform more-complex customer experiences that require highly specialized user interface and product design knowledge and advanced business expertise
* Lead some projects or programs within the product function and may coordinate activities of others
* Design process, product, and service improvements based on understanding of business needs and industry trends
* Determine methods and procedures on new assignments that may impact activities of others
* Analyze business trends to inform userexperience strategies and initiatives.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure user needs are prioritized in design processes.
Expected Qualifications:
* 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
Subsidiary:
PayPal
Travel Percent:
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* The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:
Primary Location | Pay Range:
San Jose, California | ($176,500.00 - $262,350.00 Annually)
Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:
Chicago, Illinois | ($160,500.00 - $238,700.00 Annually) Austin, Texas | ($160,500.00 - $238,700.00 Annually)
Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. This role is also eligible for a range of benefits which may include, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, parental and family leave, 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, and other benefits. For more information visit *******************************
PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit ************************************
For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit *******************************
Who We Are:
Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at ****************************************.
Belonging at PayPal:
Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.
Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.
$176.5k-262.4k yearly 60d+ ago
TDHCA - Researcher/Outreach
Capps
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
TDHCA - Researcher/Outreach (00054916) Organization: TEXAS DEPT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Primary Location: Texas-Austin Work Locations: TDHCA physical address 221 East 11th Street Austin 78701 Job: Business and Financial Operations Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.
00 Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time State Job Code: 1400 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 19 Salary (Pay Basis): 5,708.
34 - 5,708.
34 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 1 Overtime Status: Non-exempt Job Posting: Dec 16, 2025, 11:43:42 PM Closing Date: Ongoing Description Compliance, Compliance Monitoring DivisionGENERAL DESCRIPTION:Performs compliance analysis work involving examining, evaluating, and monitoring records, programs, policies, documents, and/or contracts to ensure conformity with laws, rules, and regulations.
Performs entry-level to routine (journey-level) compliance analysis and outreach work.
Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Employees at this level may rely on direction from others to solve problems that are not standard.
Employees may also occasionally assist others in performing work of greater complexity.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: · Prepares reports internal reports on migrant worker data needed to facilitate licensing and outreach.
The reports will contain information on:o Regions workers are housed, languages spoken, industries employed in, types of housing and living conditions etc.
o Provides these reports to the Inspector to incorporate data gathered from other agencies into the reporting.
o Produces any other analytics as requested or needed· Surveys workers and consults databases and government reports to collect this information.
· Travels to various regions of the state with a high density of migrant agricultural workers to distribute Department prepared outreach materials to both the workers themselves and employers of said workers· Consults with Policy & Public Affairs section staff on content and format of outreach materials to inform workers of their rights and remedies and employers of their statutory responsibilities.
· Informs agricultural employers of Department licensing requirements/procedures.
· Attends agriculture conferences and industry events around Texas to make industry contacts and conduct Department trainings.
· Studies Department of Labor (DOL) H2A regulations for comparisons to Department procedures.
· Develops reporting instruments to facilitate staff in recording internal metrics, such as those in the reporting mentioned above, average days to issue license.
· Assists in processing MLHF applications as needed.
· Adheres to Department policies and procedures.
· Performs statistical sampling of data.
· Bilingual in English and Spanish.
· Performs related work as assigned.
Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:· Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
One year of appropriate experience may be substituted for one year of college on a year for year basis.
· Experience interacting with agricultural employers preferred.
· Experience in research, compliance analysis or monitoring, statical analysis, and/or auditing work.
· Experience in reviewing government reports.
· Experience conducting public outreach.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:· Knowledge of the relevant federal and state rules and regulations; compliance monitoring; and statistical concepts, methods, and models.
· Skill in conducting data searches and evaluating large amounts of data, in customer service, in preparing concise and accurate reports, and in the use of a computer and applicable software, particularly Microsoft Office products including Excel.
· Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; to maintain effective working relationships; and to communicate effectively.
· Must have the ability to learn and be trained.
· Must be able to travel, at least 25 to 50 percent of the time, as needed.
· Must possess a valid State of Texas driver's license.
· Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to walk; stand; climb stairs; sit; use hands to use or handle office tools and equipment, including telephone and computer; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus for work with computers and peripheral vision and depth perception for driving.
OTHER:Must be willing to work in a non-smoking environment and adhere to all applicable Department policies and procedures.
Must be willing to work overtime if necessary which may include nights and weekends.
Must attend work regularly and adhere to approved work schedule.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE CANDIDATE:• Official transcripts or other minimum requirement validations will be requested of final applicants.
• Criminal background checks will be conducted before an offer of employment is extended.
We fully recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and encourage opportunities to hire Veterans, Reservists and Guardsmen.
Males born on or after January 1, 1960, between the ages of 18-26, will be required to present proof of Selective Service System registration on the first day of employment or proof of exemption from Selective Service registration requirement.
The U.
S.
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires new employees to present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Failure to provide this information within the required timeframe will result in the offer being rescinded.
Thank you for considering employment at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs! The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
$32k-63k yearly est. Auto-Apply 10h ago
Principal User Experience Designer
Expedia 4.7
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
Salesforce Software Development Engineer II * United States - Texas - Austin * Technology * Full-Time Regular * 01/05/2026 * ID # R-98381 * * * * Already Applied? View Your Account Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.
Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.
We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We're building a more open world. Join us.
Software Development Engineer II
Expedia revolutionizes travel through the power of technology. Across the globe, our family of brands makes travel easier for millions of people who want to step out of their homes and into the world. The Expedia Salesforce team is looking for a well-rounded Software Development Engineer to join our team. This is a "wear-many-hats" hands-on programming role responsible for bug fixes on current functionality as well as the opportunity to develop new solutions in and around Salesforce.
Are you a self-starter, able to lead multiple tasks and projects at a time? Do you enjoy owning the work you're doing end to end, prioritizing quickly and efficient, and you thrive in a collaborative environment? Do you have a flexible attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow from the team around you? If you are an engineer with proven experience with Salesforce or another CRM tool - consider a career with Expedia.
In this role, you will:
* Support a diverse partner group in all phases of Salesforce development: planning/grooming, delivery, support
* Crafting, developing, debugging, you will be modifying components of existing SFDC applications and supporting technologies
* Translate business requirements into logical, component-based technical designs; You seek and drive resolution of bugs/issues
* Partaking in daily stand-ups to provide updates, you will maintain visibility within the group and across business partners
* Take part in architecture and design discussions to promote consistency to development methodologies
* Providing mentorship to more junior team members, you will also be championing scalable solutions
* Join in peer code reviews to drive quality across the platform, and you will supply technical insight to daily support issues
Experience and Qualification:
* 3+ years previous development experience with Salesforce.com and the capability of dealing with Salesforce Governor Limits
* Experience in LWC, Aura, Visualforce, APEX, SOQL, SOSL
* Proficiency in technical analysis and object-oriented programming
* Detailed knowledge of Salesforce.com architecture
* Strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
* The capacity to connect with all levels within the organization
* Have the flexibility to work within a team as well as your working autonomously
* Python, Java, and AWS skills are a plus
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The total cash range for this position in Austin is $119,000.00 to $166,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $190,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $119,000.00 to $166,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $190,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
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$119k-166.5k yearly Auto-Apply 43d ago
Senior UX Program Manager, Data and PSS
Google 4.8
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
_corporate_fare_ Google _place_ San Francisco, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA **Mid** Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area. _info_outline_ XApplicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: **San Francisco, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA** .
**Minimum qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
+ 6 years of program management experience within design or UX organizations.
+ Experience with UX related projects and UX design, userresearch, or user centered development tools and methodologies.
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Experience working in Data, Privacy, Safety, or Security domains.
+ Experienceexperimenting with AI tools.
+ Understanding of the Product Development Life-cycle (PDLC) and how Design/Research teams operate within it.
+ Ability to adapt quickly to new domain areas and build trust with new teams effectively.
+ Excellent facilitation skills, with a track record of leading workshops or critical meetings that drive stakeholder management.
**About the job**
At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." UX Programs & Operations at Google drive projects within our UX organizations by increasing communication and connection points, streamlining the UX design process, and driving a culture of user centered development.
Google UserExperience (UX) is made up of multi-disciplinary teams of UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers: we care deeply about the people who use our products. The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform design. We collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for the people who use them, and for Google's businesses.
As a UX Program Manager (UX Programs & Operations), you will combine expert project management skills with a passion for userexperience to help your team improve the design of products that are used by billions of users. You'll plan projects, define milestones, assess risks, create actionable insights, and ensure projects meet deadlines. You'll harmonize the work of UX Designers, Researchers, Content Strategists, UX Engineers, and other UX disciplines, while also working closely with our Engineering and Product Manager cross-functional partners, to drive UX team objectives and create innovative experiences for our business, products, and users.
In this role, you will support our cross-functional organization in product strategy and delivery. You will aslo provide support to two critical parts of our business: Data UX and Privacy, Safety, and Security (PSS).
The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google's flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google's products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $151,000-$222,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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**Responsibilities**
+ Drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives across the Core Data and Privacy, Safety, and Security portfolios, shifting focus based on quarterly business priorities in partnership with our leadership team.
+ Act as a bridge between UX, Engineering, and Product Management on key initiatives, ensuring interdependencies are understood and planned for in a dynamic environment.
+ Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with cross-functional partners, rapidly on-boarding into new problem spaces as needed.
+ Facilitate complex discussions and workshops to align stakeholders and unblock critical decision-making.
+ Identify opportunities to improve team velocity and impact, implementing scalable processes that can survive your eventual redeployment to other priority areas.
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$127k-179k yearly est. 12d ago
Researcher (Contract)
Civitech
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
Civitech is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating a fairer and more equitable democracy by building the tools and infrastructure needed to increase civic participation, empower Democratic candidates to win, and support the success of progressive causes. Since its founding in 2019, over 500 partners -- a range of nonprofit organizations, national political committees, and individual campaigns -- have utilized Civitech's tools to reach tens of millions of voters to help create a more equitable and progressive democracy.
Researchers, who can be based anywhere in the U.S., are responsible for researching a wide range of topics, including elections at all levels from national races to local special districts (such as the Illinois Metropolitan Water Reclamation District), candidates for selected elections (including their experience, qualifications, incumbent status, and issue stances), elected positions (such as the roles and responsibilities of offices like the Bergen County Clerk, eligibility requirements, and how to run for a position), and current office holders, including their years in office.
It is important that our team reflects the diversity of the organizations we seek to serve. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and those otherwise underrepresented in the technology sector to apply.Who You Are:
Strong attention to detail-our work relies on the accuracy of your research!
Excellent time management and personal organization that allows you to meet deadlines.
Skill in communicating clearly and proactively as needed (e.g., if you are unsure about something or need an extension).
Comfort navigating ambiguity (e.g., if finding the details about a local office requires you to go down a rabbit hole of creative research methods, which is not unheard of, you're ready and able to dive in).
Highly skilled researchers in this role may be expected to assist with:
Experimenting with novel data collection processes and working with developers to give feedback on new internal data tools.
Problem-solving a pain point in existing research processes with your teammates.
Assisting full-time and part-time employees on the Research team with the creation of training materials.
Mentoring new researchers and helping them become more efficient.
About You:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
Committed to leveraging technology and data products to increase civic participation.
Additional Qualifications (desired but not required):
Experience working with political data
Proficiency with SQL and GIS
Civitech's Values:
We act with Integrity - At Civitech, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and value open and transparent communications with all of our stakeholders. Our rigorous approach to product design, testing, and data science leads to accurate assessments of our outcomes and challenges us to constantly improve our tools.
We are Changemakers - As a team, Civitech seeks to make transformational change in our democracy by eliminating obstacles meant to hamper contribution from every member of the community.
We are Collaborators - Buoyed by our mission, we look for opportunities to partner with everyone committed to making democracy easier to participate in. We seek to understand the challenges our partners face and use our skills and creativity to help them solve them.
We are Bold - We recognize that disruptive change won't come with doing business as usual. Civitech seeks to revolutionize civic participation by bringing innovation and creativity to politics.
$15 - $18.50 an hour
Project scope and hours may vary week to week based on program needs and contractor availability. There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours, and contractors determine their own availability.
This is a project based contractor role expected to run through December 11, 2026, with scope and duration subject to change based on program needs.
About our Data Acquisition Team: The Data Acquisition team is focused on building processes to extract, normalize, ingest, and regularly refresh large volumes of civic data. This includes data relating to current positions, officeholders, and candidates for office from the federal level to local special districts. This team also collects geospatial data to power our products and direct users to useful voting resources.
Civitech is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Civitech provides equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and contractors without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Independent contractors are responsible for maintaining their own authorization to work in the United States and for complying with all applicable tax and legal requirements.
$15-18.5 hourly Auto-Apply 2d ago
Researcher (Contract)
Civitech, PBC
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
Civitech is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating a fairer and more equitable democracy by building the tools and infrastructure needed to increase civic participation, empower Democratic candidates to win, and support the success of progressive causes. Since its founding in 2019, over 500 partners -- a range of nonprofit organizations, national political committees, and individual campaigns -- have utilized Civitech's tools to reach tens of millions of voters to help create a more equitable and progressive democracy.
Researchers, who can be based anywhere in the U.S., are responsible for researching a wide range of topics, including elections at all levels from national races to local special districts (such as the Illinois Metropolitan Water Reclamation District), candidates for selected elections (including their experience, qualifications, incumbent status, and issue stances), elected positions (such as the roles and responsibilities of offices like the Bergen County Clerk, eligibility requirements, and how to run for a position), and current office holders, including their years in office.
It is important that our team reflects the diversity of the organizations we seek to serve. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, and those otherwise underrepresented in the technology sector to apply.
Who You Are:
* Strong attention to detail-our work relies on the accuracy of your research!
* Excellent time management and personal organization that allows you to meet deadlines.
* Skill in communicating clearly and proactively as needed (e.g., if you are unsure about something or need an extension).
* Comfort navigating ambiguity (e.g., if finding the details about a local office requires you to go down a rabbit hole of creative research methods, which is not unheard of, you're ready and able to dive in).
Highly skilled researchers in this role may be expected to assist with:
* Experimenting with novel data collection processes and working with developers to give feedback on new internal data tools.
* Problem-solving a pain point in existing research processes with your teammates.
* Assisting full-time and part-time employees on the Research team with the creation of training materials.
* Mentoring new researchers and helping them become more efficient.
About You:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
* Committed to leveraging technology and data products to increase civic participation.
Additional Qualifications (desired but not required):
* Experience working with political data
* Proficiency with SQL and GIS
Civitech's Values:
* We act with Integrity - At Civitech, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and value open and transparent communications with all of our stakeholders. Our rigorous approach to product design, testing, and data science leads to accurate assessments of our outcomes and challenges us to constantly improve our tools.
* We are Changemakers - As a team, Civitech seeks to make transformational change in our democracy by eliminating obstacles meant to hamper contribution from every member of the community.
* We are Collaborators - Buoyed by our mission, we look for opportunities to partner with everyone committed to making democracy easier to participate in. We seek to understand the challenges our partners face and use our skills and creativity to help them solve them.
* We are Bold - We recognize that disruptive change won't come with doing business as usual. Civitech seeks to revolutionize civic participation by bringing innovation and creativity to politics.
$15 - $18.50 an hour
Project scope and hours may vary week to week based on program needs and contractor availability. There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours, and contractors determine their own availability.
This is a project based contractor role expected to run through December 11, 2026, with scope and duration subject to change based on program needs.
About our Data Acquisition Team: The Data Acquisition team is focused on building processes to extract, normalize, ingest, and regularly refresh large volumes of civic data. This includes data relating to current positions, officeholders, and candidates for office from the federal level to local special districts. This team also collects geospatial data to power our products and direct users to useful voting resources.
Civitech is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Civitech provides equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and contractors without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Independent contractors are responsible for maintaining their own authorization to work in the United States and for complying with all applicable tax and legal requirements.
$15-18.5 hourly 2d ago
Agent Experience Manager
Senior Software Engineer-Seattle
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we're revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.
Please note: this role is 100% in office in Austin, TX.
As an Agent Experience Manager (AEM) you are the first person our customers meet when they join Compass and will be their account manager from that day forward. You will support our customers with everything including but not limited to understanding Compass, training on our tools and programs, assisting with marketing requests and more. As an AEM you are passionate about your customers and delivering a world class experience.
At Compass You Will:
Manage a portfolio of high-touch customers by serving as their day-to-day contact for questions and issues via phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings
Promote the adoption of Compass technology and adjacent services by providing customers with 1:1 support, strategic recommendations, and group training sessions
Provide essential marketing support by answering questions, creating collateral from templates including listing presentations and postcards, and being the liaison to marketing specialists for more complex support requests
Partner with the Onboarding team on strategy and logistics for welcoming new customers to Compass
Support ongoing projects such as new office openings, national initiatives, and new Expansion/M&A activity
Work collaboratively with other team members and departments to champion questions and feedback on behalf of the agent
Serve as a mentor to Agent Experience Coordinator(s) by being available for questions and managing escalations
Be a culture carrier who inspires and empowers those around you with a positive and constructive approach to creating and implementing change
Please note: this role is 100% in office in Houston.
What We're Looking For:
2-3 years of experience in customer service, training, office management, hospitality, or operations
Previous experience in real estate is a plus
Previous experience with live or virtual training is a plus
Previous experience working with enterprise technology (Zendesk, Salesforce, Confluence) is a plus
Passion for supporting and serving agents trying to grow their businesses
The ability to establish credibility with key agent decision-makers and influencers
Great listening skills, connects well with others, and is empathetic of the customer's pain points
A passion for creating community within a space; you encourage in-office interaction, bonding, and engagement
Please note: this role is 100% in office in Austin, TX.
Perks that You Need to Know About:
Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.
Do your best work, be your authentic self. At Compass, we believe that everyone deserves to find their place in the world - a place where they feel like they belong, where they can be their authentic selves, where they can thrive. Our collaborative, energetic culture is grounded in our Compass Entrepreneurship Principles and our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, growth and mobility. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer competitive compensation packages, robust benefits and professional growth opportunities aimed at helping to improve our employees' lives and careers.
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$73k-117k yearly est. Auto-Apply 1d ago
UX Designer
Lettuce 3.7
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
Lettuce is looking for an creative userexperience designer, who's obsessed about building intuitive, paradigm-shifting, unapologetically simple userexperiences. You will work with our engineering team in India.
Responsibilities:
Develop new/enhance existing user-facing features
Build reusable code and libraries for future use
Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
Assure that html works for mobile/tablet/web
Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders
Requirements:
Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS
Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
Good understanding of ReactJS/AngularJS
Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
$71k-102k yearly est. 60d+ ago
UX/UI Designer
Sierra Consulting
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
Experience in the following disciplines and technologies is required: - Graphics Design - 4+ years of experience as an UI-UX Designer or similar role - X years of experience with HTML5 & CSS3 - Knowledge of Adobe range of products including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
and Dreamweaver
- Some knowledge of Usability Factors in Human Computer Interaction.
- UI design portfolio
General Requirements;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to discuss and explain design options
- Detail oriented
- Critical thinker
- Problem solver and customer-centered
$68k-95k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Jr. UX Designer
Travelstride, Inc.
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
What we do: We connect people with well-planned, unforgettable travel experiences. How we do it: We're an agile team whose mantra says it all; Think Big. Start Small. Move Fast. Travelstride is an ambitious Venture-funded Seed stage startup led by industry & tech veterans that is serving a large, growing opportunity. Our investors include JetBlue Ventures, NFX (top VC for marketplaces), New York Angels, Sand Hill Angels, and the founders of Trulia, Get There, Hipmunk, TripIt, and Google Now.
Travelstride is the #1 US platform for experiential trips, powered by a combination of AI and a local expert network. We are building the future of vacation planning. With over 350,000 trusted reviews, we are aiming to become the go-to community for curious travelers.
As the top marketplace for tours, tailor-made vacations, and adventure trips, our platform hosts more than 50,000 itineraries across every continent crafted by the world's best trip designers.
Travelstride is utilizing GenAI in an innovative way giving travelers the ability to easily create personalized, bookable trips. With the customizable magic of AI combined with a local expert to refine and book the itinerary, the customer can plan delightfully and travel with confidence.
We are a values and mission driven company. While many say it, we live it daily, and encourage you to review our core values and our careers page to see if we are a good mutual fit.
Our PURPOSE:
Bring wonder, joy, learning, and connection through better and more frequent travel.
Our MISSION:
Cultivate a community connecting travelers with extraordinary places, people and experiences.
Our MANTRA:
Think big. Start Small. Move fast. First, do it. Then do it right. Then do it better.
Job Description
As Travelstride's lead UX Designer, you will work with the founder, product manager and a team of developers to create and improve engaging and satisfying userexperiences with new platform features for both travelers and travel companies. As the only full-time designer at this early-stage company, you will be responsible for the complete userexperience as well as the look and feel of our products. You will help develop new ideas through research and testing.
You are both a strategic thinker and a tactical doer - eager to roll up your sleeves and do all design work as necessary for both the core product and also to support marketing and other company initiatives
To thrive in this role, you would possess a unique blend of UX, design, business, and technical savvy; a big-picture vision, and the drive to make that vision a reality with a ‘get it done' attitude.
Does lower base salary, big challenges, bigger impact, talented colleagues, high equity and financial bonus upside, and fun team environment sound good for you? Read on!
On our team, you will:
Create beautiful web pages and experiences that delight users and achieve business goals
Design wireframes and pixel perfect hifi designs to meet business needs balancing UX, SEO, CRO and other business goals
Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look
Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product manager and engineers
Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemap
Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs, and widgets
Identify and troubleshoot UX problems
Proactively speak with users directly and via surveys and other tools to understand evolving needs and suggest future changes and opportunities
Qualifications
Requirements:
Have 1 to 3 years of design experience
Thrive in a fast-paced results-driven environment with varied responsibilities and challenging assignments that would strike fear into the hearts of average designers
Rock design tools like Figma
Communicate ideas easily verbally and in writing with engineers and marketing
Prefer to experiment with new designs and use data to drive decisions rather than view as an art project
Listen to customers, partners, and teammates, and respond well to feedback
Embrace Web Usability, User-Centered Design, & Agile methodologies
Feel passionate that ‘success is in the details as much as in the ‘big picture'
Love managing multiple projects simultaneously and hit deadlines, using the 80/20 rule as your mantra
Are known to friends and colleagues as cheerful, with a good sense of humor and a positive attitude
Enthusiastically and proactively help beyond the bounds of your day to day role
Ship quickly and adjust your process to fit the needs of an early-stage startup, valuing shipping a good solution now over a great solution several weeks from now.
In a perfect world, you would...
Have experience in consumer marketplaces, e-commerce or other transaction-oriented consumer web apps preferred
Know SEO and how to balance it with UX
Have previously thrived in a true early startup experience previously (from Bootstrap to Series B)
Understand and have helped design for online niche communities and/or gaming products
Additional Information
Preference for those who can work in Travelstride's Austin office 2 days per week.
Why work with us? The benefits:
Seed-funded startup comp package with generous stock options and rapid increase potential
$4,000 annual vacation credits through our travel partners
Fun, driven, cohesive coworkers and team spirit - Regular company lunches and happy hours plus quarterly team outings & parties
Meaningful work - you are helping more people travel internationally, and helping our global tour operator partners thrive as sustainable ventures
The ability to make a major impact as an early team member at a growing startup with huge market size and impressive traction
This is a chance to design UX where it truly matters, powering supply chain, manufacturing, and productivity tools used by teams worldwide. RUN Studios, and its client partner, a large online retailer headquartered in Seattle, are seeking a UserExperience Designer to join for an approximate 2-month project!
This position requires 5 days onsite in Austin.
We are seeking a UX Designer for our client's Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Productivity applications. The team owns and develops a mix of applications leveraging off the shelf tools like Oracle EBS, Agile PLM as well as natively developed AWS based web applications for internal and external team members and partners (suppliers, contract manufacturers etc.) This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated person interested in designing innovative, intuitive web applications used by internal and external customers. The ideal candidate knows how to operate with ambiguous requirements and quickly develop intuitive userexperiences spanning systems, UIs and tools.
As a UX Designer, You Will
Quickly yet thoroughly create process flows, wireframes, and visual design mockups as needed to effectively conceptualize and communicate detailed interaction behaviors.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to help define business and feature requirements via empirical online data, usability findings, market research, and proven UCD principles.
Assess and optimize the performance of new and existing features by actively participating in usability testing and interpreting analytics data using industry standard tools.
Present design work to the userexperience team, product team, and leadership for review and feedback
Contribute to user interface design and development best practices and standards.
Provide leadership in the area of web application design and user interface innovations.
As an Applicant, You Bring
3-6 years industry experience providing interaction design solutions for web and/or software applications. Portfolio required.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in design, human-computer interaction (HCI), or equivalent professional experience.
Fluency in best practices for web-based information architecture and design, as well as strong knowledge of usability principles and techniques
Proficiency in a variety of design tools such as Figma, Balsamiq and Visio.
A strong online portfolio demonstrating past work experience and relevant, user-centered design solutions is required.
Experience with any ERP product life cycle system
Excellent communication skills
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills including the ability to communicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
Self-starter who is a customer-obsessed, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic team player.
Ability to work with highly technical teams and handle multiple projects in an agile, fast-paced environment.
Ability to prototype in a tool like Figma
Experience supporting systems - Oracle EBS and Agile PLM (if experience in either of these will be helpful but not required)
Additional Position Details
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Physical Demands
Physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Work Environment
Typical for an office setting or home environment.
5 days onsite downtown Austin.
Travel
None.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
At RUN Studios we recognize our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce. We understand, value, and are grateful for the invaluable contributions made by each employee. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of evolving competitive benefits specifically designed to support the needs of our employees and their dependents.
Compensation
Pay Range: $40.00 - $45.00(Hourly)
The successful candidate's pay will be based on various factors such as individual qualifications and work location.
Benefits:
Benefits and perks may vary depending on location and nature of the work, but eligible employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, other telehealth and wellness benefits, a minimum of seven paid holidays per year, accrual of at least 6.5 days (Temporary Employment) to at least 15 days (Regular Employment) of paid time off per year, a 401k plan with company match, discretionary bonuses dependent on company, team or individual performance, and referral bonuses for eligible hired referrals.
As an equal opportunity employer, RUN Studios is committed to pay equity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
$40-45 hourly 6d ago
UX Senior Designer
Tata Consulting Services 4.3
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
Responsibilities Work closely with teammates in UX, Development, and Product Management to design attractive, best-in-class systems that take usability and accessibility needs into account Add motion in subtle ways to improve communication between the application and its users
Help promote and support our solution by designing marketing and support pages
Minimum Requirements
5+ years' work experience, including 2+ years designing enterprise applications
A command of visual communication principles including typography, iconography, grid systems, and motion design
Experience designing, maintaining, and implementing design systems
Proficiency in Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, and/or other design tools
Proficiency in Principle or other non-Web-based motion-design tools
Ability to clearly communicate design concepts through sketches, comps, and written specifications
Functions well both independently and in a team environment, with excellent collaboration skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Deep familiarity with Apple design principles
Salary Range: $90,000-$135,000 a year
$90k-135k yearly 22d ago
UX Researcher, Qualitative
Meta 4.8
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
Our UX Research team is designing for the global spectrum of human needs, which requires us to deeply understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain deeper insights into how people interact with each other and the world around them, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of billions of people on a global scale. We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value a wide range of perspectives and stem from many different perspectives, approaches, experiences and backgrounds.We're looking for excellent communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society. They will also need to be comfortable in a fast-moving organization, open-minded about learning new research methods, committed to high-quality and rigorous research, and focused on influencing the future of Meta.
**Required Skills:**
UX Researcher, Qualitative Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics
2. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products
3. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods
4. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes
5. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders
6. Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and creative ways
7. Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing
8. Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
9. Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience within userexperience, applied research setting and/or product research and development, Master's degree and 2+ years relevant experience, or a PhD and relevant experience
10. Experience conducting In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups and Concept Testing or Usability Testing
11. Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research
12. Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
13. Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development
14. Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics
**Public Compensation:**
$103,000/year to $166,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$103k-166k yearly 60d+ ago
Staff Experience Designer, Identity
Paypal 4.8
User experience researcher job in Austin, TX
The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.
We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.
Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do - and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.
Job Summary:
The PayPal Staff Experience Designer for Identity will contribute to the design and evolution of seamless, secure login and authentication experiences across PayPal and its global brands. This role focuses on creating user-centric solutions for identity, login flows, and access management, working closely with product, engineering, research, and compliance partners to balance customer needs with business and regulatory requirements.
Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
* Develop plans to enhance the user and customer experience across the digital and physical products and meet team performance
* Perform more-complex customer experiences that require highly specialized user interface and product design knowledge and advanced business expertise
* Lead some projects or programs within the product function and may coordinate activities of others
* Design process, product, and service improvements based on understanding of business needs and industry trends
* Determine methods and procedures on new assignments that may impact activities of others
* Analyze business trends to inform userexperience strategies and initiatives.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure user needs are prioritized in design processes.
Expected Qualifications:
* 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
The Staff Experience Designer will help drive key product initiatives, supporting the introduction of experiences such as passwordless authentication, biometrics, and adaptive security. They will also apply modern methodologies and emerging technologies to strengthen PayPal's identity platforms, ensuring high standards of usability, inclusivity, and customer trust.
What you'll do
* Design and deliver intuitive, secure login and authentication experiences across PayPal's identity ecosystem
* Partner with product, engineering, and research to define requirements that balance user needs, security, and compliance
* Contribute to strategy and execution for initiatives like passwordless authentication, biometrics, and adaptive security
* Define scalable patterns and components that support consistent, high-quality identity flows across platforms
* Explore, prototype, and present concepts that advance usability, trust, and future-facing identity experiences
What we're looking for
* Proven experience creating cross-platform, system-level design solutions within complex, security-focused domains
* Strong interaction design skills with the ability to simplify multi-step identity and authentication flows
* Ability to translate technical and regulatory constraints into clear, user-centered design decisions
* Portfolio demonstrating excellence in both product delivery and conceptual exploration of emerging technologies
* Strong communication and storytelling skills to influence partners and align teams around design direction
Subsidiary:
PayPal
Travel Percent:
0
* PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.
The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit *******************************
The US national annual pay range for this role is $152,500 to $262,350
PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit ************************************
For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit *******************************
Who We Are:
Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at ****************************************.
Belonging at PayPal:
Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.
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We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.
How much does a user experience researcher earn in Austin, TX?
The average user experience researcher in Austin, TX earns between $68,000 and $127,000 annually. This compares to the national average user experience researcher range of $73,000 to $135,000.
Average user experience researcher salary in Austin, TX
$93,000
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