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Senior Mortgage Credit Research Leader
Prudential Annuities Distributors (Pad
User experience researcher job in Newark, NJ
A global financial services leader in Newark, NJ is seeking an experienced professional in mortgage credit research with a strong background in underwriting and analytical skills. You will evaluate investment opportunities and train junior analysts, contributing to a collaborative team environment. Required qualifications include a BA/BS degree and at least 10 years of experience in the field. A competitive salary range of $200,000 to $225,000 is offered for this role.
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$200k-225k yearly 1d ago
Applied Researcher II (AI Foundations, LLM Core and Agentic AI)
Capital One 4.7
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
At Capital One, we are creating trustworthy and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been leading the industry in using machine learning to create real-time, intelligent, automated customer experiences. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to building world-class applied science and engineering teams and continue our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build.
Team Description:
The AI Foundations team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. Our work touches every aspect of the research life cycle, from partnering with Academia to building production systems. We work with product, technology and business leaders to apply the state of the art in AI to our business.
In this role, you will:
Partner with a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, machine learning engineers and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how customers interact with their money.
Leverage a broad stack of technologies - Pytorch, AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, Lightning, VectorDBs, and more - to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data.
Build AI foundation models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, validation, and implementation.
Engage in high impact applied research to take the latest AI developments and push them into the next generation of customer experiences.
Flex your interpersonal skills to translate the complexity of your work into tangible business goals.
The Ideal Candidate:
You love the process of analyzing and creating, but also share our passion to do the right thing. You know at the end of the day it's about making the right decision for our customers.
Innovative. You continually research and evaluate emerging technologies. You stay current on published state-of-the-art methods, technologies, and applications and seek out opportunities to apply them.
Creative. You thrive on bringing definition to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and pushing hard to find answers. You're not afraid to share a new idea.
A leader. You challenge conventional thinking and work with stakeholders to identify and improve the status quo. You're passionate about talent development for your own team and beyond.
Technical. You're comfortable with open-source languages and are passionate about developing further. You have hands-on experience developing AI foundation models and solutions using open-source tools and cloud computing platforms.
Has a deep understanding of the foundations of AI methodologies.
Experience building large deep learning models, whether on language, images, events, or graphs, as well as expertise in one or more of the following: training optimization, self-supervised learning, robustness, explainability, RLHF.
An engineering mindset as shown by a track record of delivering models at scale both in terms of training data and inference volumes.
Experience in delivering libraries, platform level code or solution level code to existing products.
A professional with a track record of coming up with new ideas or improving upon existing ideas in machine learning, demonstrated by accomplishments such as first author publications or projects.
Possess the ability to own and pursue a research agenda, including choosing impactful research problems and autonomously carrying out long-running projects.
Basic Qualifications:
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, or related fields, with an exception that required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date plus 2 years of experience in Applied Research or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, or related fields plus 4 years of experience in Applied Research
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related fields
LLM
PhD focus on NLP or Masters with 5 years of industrial NLP researchexperience
Multiple publications on topics related to the pre-training of large language models (e.g. technical reports of pre-trained LLMs, SSL techniques, model pre-training optimization)
Member of team that has trained a large language model from scratch (10B + parameters, 500B+ tokens)
Publications in deep learning theory
Publications at ACL, NAACL and EMNLP, Neurips, ICML or ICLR
Behavioral Models
PhD focus on topics in geometric deep learning (Graph Neural Networks, Sequential Models, Multivariate Time Series)
Multiple papers on topics relevant to training models on graph and sequential data structures at KDD, ICML, NeurIPs, ICLR
Worked on scaling graph models to greater than 50m nodes
Experience with large scale deep learning based recommender systems
Experience with production real-time and streaming environments
Contributions to common open source frameworks (pytorch-geometric, DGL)
Proposed new methods for inference or representation learning on graphs or sequences
Worked datasets with 100m+ users
Optimization (Training & Inference)
PhD focused on topics related to optimizing training of very large deep learning models
Multiple years of experience and/or publications on one of the following topics: Model Sparsification, Quantization, Training Parallelism/Partitioning Design, Gradient Checkpointing, Model Compression
Experience optimizing training for a 10B+ model
Deep knowledge of deep learning algorithmic and/or optimizer design
Experience with compiler design
Finetuning
PhD focused on topics related to guiding LLMs with further tasks (Supervised Finetuning, Instruction-Tuning, Dialogue-Finetuning, Parameter Tuning)
Demonstrated knowledge of principles of transfer learning, model adaptation and model guidance
Experience deploying a fine-tuned large language model
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Cambridge, MA: $257,300 - $293,700 for Applied Researcher II
McLean, VA: $257,300 - $293,700 for Applied Researcher II
New York, NY: $280,700 - $320,400 for Applied Researcher II
San Jose, CA: $280,700 - $320,400 for Applied Researcher II
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
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$72k-106k yearly est. 2d ago
Insights Director: Lead Consumer & Corporate Research
Global Strategy Group 3.5
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
A leading public affairs agency in Washington, DC seeks a Director for their Insights research team. This role involves managing consumer insights, corporate, and market research projects, requiring 6-8 years of relevant experience. Candidates must excel in project management, client engagement, and have a background in both quantitative and qualitative methods. A comprehensive benefits package and discretionary bonus are included.
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$98k-135k yearly est. 3d ago
Lead UX Researcher, Growth
Match Group 4.9
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
Hinge is the dating app designed to be deleted In today's digital world, finding genuine relationships is tougher than ever. At Hinge, we're on a mission to inspire intimate connection to create a less lonely world. We're obsessed with understanding our users' behaviors to help them find love, and our success is defined by one simple metric- setting up great dates. With millions of users across the globe, we've become the most trusted way to find a relationship, for all.
About the role
Hinge is hiring a Lead UX Researcher to improve userexperiences on Hinge around the globe and champion inclusive, data-driven innovation across our product groups. In this role, you'll explore how daters around the world find and form meaningful connections-both by driving growth through new markets and audiences, and by ensuring our platform enables fair, equitable, and accessible experiences for everyone. You'll lead mixed-methods research that combines qualitative and quantitative insights to guide product development and ensure our app is a trusted way to find a relationship, for all. Responsibilities
Lead research strategy: Build and drive the research roadmap for Growth product teams, ensuring that research informs product decision making and drives product strategy.
Develop and execute end-to-end research: Conduct end-to-end research using appropriate methods that range from strategic to iterative and evaluative to help the team achieve goals.
Growth experience: including research into international expansion, monetization and/or merchandising.
Building inclusive products: Experience thinking through different audiences' needs, pain points and behaviors, including working with accessibility needs in mind.
Being a strategic cross-functional partner: Work in close collaboration with other researchers and cross-functional partners (i.e., product managers, designers, data scientists, customer experience, marketing and brand strategy) to identify key research questions and prioritize projects in the short and long term.
Deliver high-impact insights at velocity: Generate actionable insights that help teams make decisions and build momentum towards our mission.
Champion culture and clarity: Model honest, empathetic communication and help cross-functional partners navigate ambiguity with confidence and care.
What We're Looking For
6+ years of userresearchexperience, including 2-3 years of experience in a consumer-facing product research role.
Experience with international research in non-US markets
Experience working on monetization, subscriptions or new revenue streams or zero-to-one products.
Possess strong quantitative (e.g., survey, experimental) skills and expertise with developing frameworks for model measurement.)
Strong communicator, committed to telling clear and compelling stories with data.
Proficient in data manipulation, analysis, and dashboard creation with R, Python, SPSS, and/or Looker (or similar statistical software.)
Proactive at building and sustaining trusting, successful relationships with cross-functional partners (e.g. data science, customer experience, product management, design, engineering, and marketing.)
Eager to learn from, collaborate with, and mentor other researchers.
Passion for inclusive and accessible design and strategy
Champions team culture in authentic, courageous, and empathic ways.
$197,500 - $237,000 a year
Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York City. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
As a member of our team, you'll enjoy:
401(k) Matching: We match 100% of the first 10% of pre-tax 401(k) contributions you make, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.
Professional Growth: Get an annual Learning & Development stipend once you've been with us for three months. You also get free access to Udemy, an online learning and teaching marketplace with over 6000 courses, starting your first day.
Parental Leave & Planning: When you become a new parent, you're eligible for 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non-birth parents.)
Fertility Support: You'll get easy access to fertility care through Carrot, from basic treatments to fertility preservation. We also provide a stipend towards fertility preservation. You and your spouse/domestic partner are both eligible.
Date Stipend: All Hinge employees receive a $100 monthly stipend for epic dates- Romantic or otherwise. Hinge Premium is also free for employees and their loved ones.
ERGs: We have eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)-Asian, Unapologetic, Disability, LGBTQIA+, Raices, Women/Nonbinary, Parents -that hold regular meetings, host events, and provide dedicated support to the organization & its community.
At Hinge, our core values are…
Authenticity: We share, never hide, our words, actions and intentions.
Courage: We embrace lofty goals and tough challenges.
Empathy: We deeply consider the perspective of others.
Diversity inspires innovation
Hinge is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe success is created by a diverse workforce of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please let your Talent Acquisition partner know.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
$197.5k-237k yearly Auto-Apply 3d ago
Senior UX Researcher, Machine Learning
Etsy 4.7
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.
Salary Range:
$136,000.00 - $176,000.00What's the role?
We're looking for a Senior UserExperienceResearcher who's passionate about blending data science and human insight to shape how our machine learning systems - powering Search, Recommendations, and Ads - help people discover the things they love.
This is a full-time position reporting to the Product Research Manager. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy.
For this role, we are considering candidates based in the United States. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy's Brooklyn Office Hub or in the San Francisco Bay Area may be the first to be considered. For candidates within commutable distance, Etsy requires in-office attendance once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Etsy offers different work modes to meet the variety of needs and preferences of our team. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here.
What's this team like at Etsy?
The Search, Recommendations, and Ads ML teams work on systems that influence nearly every buyer and seller experience on Etsy. Together, you'll explore how customers interact with algorithms - how they search, how they browse, and how they trust what they see - and ensure our models reflect the diversity, creativity, and authenticity of our community.
What does the day-to-day look like?
Design and lead research that blends quantitative analysis with qualitative storytelling to illuminate how buyers and sellers experience Etsy's machine-learning-powered features (e.g., data-driven segmentation, survey analysis, journey mapping).
Partner with ML engineers and data scientists to identify where human insights can inform model training, evaluation, and optimization.
Study how users interpret algorithmic recommendations, search results, and ad placements - and how those systems can better align with user intent, expectations, and delight.
Combine attitudinal data derived from interviews, usability studies, and surveys with behavioral and analytics data to identify impactful opportunities to improve our ML models.
Develop evaluation frameworks that combine quantitative metrics (relevance, engagement, fairness) with human experience measures (trust, satisfaction).
Communicate insights through engaging storytelling - turning data, quotes, and trends into clear guidance for cross-functional partners.
Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.
Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:
You're fluent in both human stories and statistical models - equally comfortable running regressions or facilitating a cross-functional strategy workshop.
You've led userresearch in complex, data-driven environments and have 3+ years of experience influencing product decisions.
You are confident with qualitative and quantitative userresearch methods like contextual inquiry, usability testing, survey design, and diary studies.
You have experience with database querying (BigQuery / SQL) and are familiar with statistical programming (R, Python) and advanced analytics.
You have experience with AI-powered products (e.g., large language models, conversational AI, generative AI) and a robust understanding of the underlying technology and unique user challenges.
You are familiar with human-in-the-loop workflows, reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF), or model interpretability.
You love collaborating across disciplines - translating between the perspectives of machine learning engineers, designers, and product managers.
You're motivated by making technology more human, transparent, and trustworthy.
Bonus Points
You have experienceresearching or supporting Search, Recommendation, or Ads systems in large-scale marketplaces.
You hold a Master's or Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction, Data Science, Statistics, Cognitive Science, Sociology, or a related field.
Additional Information
What's Next
If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.
Our Promise
At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.
$136k-176k yearly Auto-Apply 15d ago
Principal UX Researcher - Product & Experience
Explore Charleston 4.0
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal UX Researcher to lead strategic research initiatives that drive product innovation and enhance userexperience across our digital platforms. In this role, you will shape research strategy, mentor and guide research practices across the organization, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and turn insights into action to influence product direction at the highest level. The Principal UX Researcher is a key role that helps us understand and obsess over our users (both internal and external) - their contexts, concerns, behaviors, needs and aspirations. In leading the practice of human- centered research, this role heavily informs the strategy and direction of TEGNA's digital ecosystem - ensuring we put the needs of our end users front and center.
Who you are
The Principal UX Researcher is the nexus between consumer centered business strategy and enabling Digital Products at scale. In this position, you will serve as both a visionary and a hands-on integrator and leader. Your exceptional talents drive insights and strategy that help shape the future of media, community, and connection. Understanding people and their critical needs, you advocate for the best outcomes across business and product teams. You have a proven record of conceptualizing, designing and delivering elegant and intuitive research solutions that directly impact the products, experiences, and platforms you are accountable for.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Lead UX research efforts for complex, high-impact initiatives across multiple products or business units. Develop long-term research roadmaps aligned with company goals.
Research Execution: Design, plan, and conduct qualitative and quantitative research methods (e.g., ethnographic studies, usability testing, surveys, diary studies, field research, etc.) to deeply understand user behaviors, needs, and motivations.
Establish Research Guidelines: enable team of product and UX leaders through UX research tool kits, standards, guides.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Management, Design, Engineering, Marketing, and Data Science teams to integrate research findings into product planning and decision-making.
Insight Communication: Deliver compelling insights through reports, presentations, and storytelling that inspire product innovation and support executive-level decisions.
Mentorship & Guidance: Mentor junior researchers and help establish best practices and research standards across the UX organization.
Vendor Management: contract with and manage required vendors and tools to enable UX research across the TEGNA digital ecosystem.
Thought Leadership: Represent the UX discipline in strategic conversations, contribute to the UX research community, and advocate for a user-centered culture.
Requirements:
8-10 years of experience in UX research, human-centered design, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience leading research for complex, large-scale digital products.
Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
Proven ability to turn ambiguous questions into clear research plans.
Exceptional communication, storytelling, and collaboration skills.
Experience influencing executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Master's or Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, or related field (preferred but not required).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in agile, fast-paced product environments.
Deep knowledge of accessibility, inclusive design, or emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, AR/VR).
Background in consumer-driven domains.
Why Join Us?
Drive the userresearch strategy at a product and organizational level.
Collaborate with a world-class UX and Product team.
Make a tangible impact on the lives of millions of users.
Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth. #LI-MS1
Pay Range $180,000-$190,000 USDBenefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email ***************
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$180k-190k yearly Auto-Apply 49d ago
Marketing Insights Researcher - Scaled Business Marketing
Meta Platforms, Inc. 4.8
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
The mission of the Marketing Insights team is to understand the needs, experiences, behaviors, and attitudes of our users and customers to maximize the value Meta can deliver across our platforms and services. Our team are experts in research technique and practice, but our differentiator is how we act as full-stack partners to help identify and actualize the marketing strategies that connect people and businesses to meaningful experiences.
Minimum Qualifications
* Research Expertise: 6+ years of researchexperience. High degree of qualitative and quantitative research expertise, with the ability to apply them in a business context to drive decision-making and raise salience of new opportunities
* Marketing Expertise: Proven expertise in shaping insights-driven marketing campaigns and product launches from definition to execution with a focus on shaping strategy, driving alignment, and delivering business outcomes
* Strategic skills: Adept at navigating ambiguity, identifying problems to solve, setting priorities, and driving learning agendas with minimal guidance
* Education: Bachelors degree required, MA or PhD preferred
Preferred Qualifications
* 3+ years experience working in the digital advertising landscape and specifically with Meta's suite of advertising and measurement products
* Experience with marketing campaign analysis and measurement
* Experience influencing, and providing direction to cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, sales, product, and creative to execute and evaluate marketing campaigns
Responsibilities
* Develop the learning agendas to support progress on business goals
* Design and execute quantitative and qualitative research to support decision-making, strategic planning and shape marketing/brand strategies, campaign development, product development, retail/channel strategy
* Translate research findings into actionable insights with clear recommendations
* producing highly effective communication that motivates people to apply learnings in marketing and across the organization
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.
$146k-190k yearly est. 42d ago
Sr. UX Researcher
Dawar Consulting
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
Our client, a world leader in biotechnology, is looking for a “Sr UX Researcher” based out of Manhattan, NY.
Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Pay Rate: $80/hr - $96/hr DOE
Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K
Prescient Design team (AI for Drug Discovery) is seeking an experienced UX Researcher to bridge the gap between world -class scientists and AI development teams. You'll lead userresearch for advanced AI and LLM -based scientific tools, shaping user -centered product strategies that accelerate biomedical innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end -to -end UX research and usability testing to inform product strategy and identify workflow pain points.
Design and execute usability studies using diverse methodologies (contextual inquiries, heuristic evaluations, interviews).
Gather, analyze, and track qualitative and quantitative user feedback, driving continuous improvement of AI models and tools.
Translate insights into actionable recommendations that influence product direction and enhance user engagement.
Develop and maintain user -testing infrastructure, including recruitment pipelines and research documentation.
Collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers, scientists, and cross -functional stakeholders to align product features with user needs.
Communicate insights effectively to both technical and non -technical audiences.
Qualifications
3-5+ years of experience in UX research for complex, expert -facing or technical systems.
Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, usability testing, and data analysis.
Hands -on experience with platforms like UserTesting or Contentsquare.
Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred: experience with LLM -based tools, agentic frameworks, or scientific/biomedical software.
If interested, please send us your updated resume at
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$80 hourly Easy Apply 60d+ ago
UX Researcher
Versant 4.5
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment - home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.
As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks - including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel - with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.
VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.
Job Description
As a UX Researcher you will join our Data, Insights and Strategic Analytics team and will drive userresearch initiatives across our News digital consumer on our products and platforms including CNBC, MS NOW, and E! News. This person will collaborate with cross functional partners across the product, design, marketing research, and analytics teams. Through research this person will generate actionable insights that will help teams validate and evaluate features as well as the foundational research that will help define the future of our products.
Responsibilities
Lead research projects from inception to completion (including study design, participant recruitment, data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings for generative and evaluative research studies on multiple aspects of News products and experiences
Translate complex research findings into clear, actionable insights and communicate them independently and effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Data Analysts to inform product direction and measure impact.
Advocate for the user at every stage of product development and champion a culture of empathy and evidence-based decision-making.
Contribute to the strategic vision for UX across the company, particularly as it relates to media consumption, personalization, accessibility, and cross-platform engagement.
Have accountability for the quality of your research deliverables, ensuring a high bar for execution throughout the research process
Own and drive your userresearch roadmap, ensuring stakeholder and product needs are met and well aligned to achieve organizational KPIs and goals
Connect with other Research colleagues across Versant to share insights as well as lessons learned in conducting research
Staying on top of industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously evolving our research methodologies and approaches
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in HCDE, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field 3+ years professional experience of conducting UX research, that has influenced product decisions though research insights in digital consumer and enterprise products
A strong research portfolio demonstrating past work experience and deliverables.
Experience conducting both foundational and tactical research employing variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods - including surveys, moderated and unmoderated usability studies, diary studies, digital ethnographies, card sorting exercises, focus groups, etc.
Deep understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during the product development lifecycle
Broad familiarity with behavioral user analytics and how to incorporate them into UX research efforts Excellent data storytelling and presentation skills Experience collaborating with and influencing senior stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters's degree in HCDE, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field
Track record of leading UX research within a fast-paced, agile product environment.
Strong quantitative data analysis and statistical skills
Exceptional ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization
Experience working with executive leadership (i.e., Senior Director level and above)
Experience managing projects and working in a large, matrixed organization Interest in or familiarity with News, either through personal experience or professional research, is a plus
Additional Information Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks. Salary range: $100,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible)
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to candidateaccessibility@versantmedia.com.
VERSANT is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.
$92k-132k yearly est. 5d ago
UX Researcher IV - GenAI
Linda Werner & Associates 3.6
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a UX Researcher to join the Creation team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of generative AI (GENAI) experiences on a leading social platform. Your research will be foundational to the team's success, driving the discovery of latent user needs, informing product strategy, and enabling rapid iteration and market readiness for GENAI-powered features.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with researchers, designers, product managers, and engineers to identify, define, and deliver impactful products for GENAI initiatives.
Develop and execute comprehensive research roadmaps that align with product goals and timelines, working both independently and collaboratively.
Lead and manage research studies across all phases of the product development cycle, from scoping needs and designing plans to conducting studies and synthesizing actionable insights.
Influence product strategy, execution, and go-to-market planning by providing data-driven insights that guide the development and refinement of GENAI features.
Oversee and coordinate with external research vendors to expand team capabilities and ensure high-quality research outcomes.
Facilitate rapid feedback loops on GENAI prototypes, enabling quick iteration and effective decision-making based on user insights.
Must-Have Skills
Proven track record of successful research execution within large-scale product ecosystems.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead research projects from inception to completion, including scoping, planning, execution, and insight delivery.
Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving alignment and momentum across disciplines.
Extensive experience designing and executing qualitative research studies, with the ability to leverage data to support hypotheses and product decisions.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex findings into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and balance competing priorities with sound judgment.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience working with AI technologies, particularly in the context of product research or development.
Expertise in advanced quantitative research methodologies and analytics.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
Location: Remote (NYC strongly preferred)
Role type: Contract - 6 Month Position
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Do you or will you in the future require any sponsorship to work in the US?
Language:
English (Required)
$95k-136k yearly est. 8d ago
UX Researcher | Contractor-NYC
Answerlab
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
AnswerLab is looking for contract UX Researchers based in NYC. Must be comfortable conducting in-person sessions. Who We Are AnswerLab is a UX research and experience strategy firm that partners with the world's boldest brands to create experiences people love. We don't just deliver insights-we shape product direction, influence strategy, and accelerate innovation at companies like Amazon, American Express, Google, and Meta.
As a team of experience strategists, we uncover the "why" behind user behavior and transform it into clarity, direction, and momentum for our clients. Whether advising on AI, accessibility, or emerging technologies, we help design solutions that drive measurable business impact and build better futures for users.
What makes us successful is simple: the people who work here. We're a team of intelligent, curious, and collaborative professionals who care deeply about solving problems and making a difference. At AnswerLab, you're empowered to lead, grow, and have a real impact-supported by teammates who value thoughtful work, cross-functional collaboration, and yes, even a good laugh along the way.
Who You Are
You are passionate about research: you love to learn new methods, test out new tools and technologies, and think deeply about the human-centered issues we face as researchers. You also see yourself as a partner to stakeholders and clients, bringing them into the researchexperience and listening deeply to their needs as you conduct studies that address their business questions. You're proactive, adaptable, and organized: you're ready to explore creative solutions to challenges as they arise, and you have the time management skills to keep everything moving forward.
Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of hands-on experience leading research studies, with experience partnering with stakeholders or clients during the research process. We are open to candidates from a range of consulting and research backgrounds (e.g., UX research, market research, academia, public health, etc.).
This role requires availability to attend in-person research sessions or client meetings at our NYC office or designated client sites.
The qualified candidate will be responsible for:
* Building trusted relationships with clients, including providing consultative guidance and proactively recommending/implementing solutions to drive the research process forward
* Leading UX research studies end-to-end, including:
* Consulting on research methodology or project scope, as appropriate
* Developing moderator guides
* Consulting with clients on the development of prototypes for testing
* Moderating remote and in-person (when safe) userexperienceresearch studies or conducting interviews in the field
* Analyzing the research findings, delivering insights that address the stated research questions
* Crafting recommendations in alignment with research findings for potential next steps in product development
* Developing presentations (written deliverables and/or slide decks) to communicate findings and recommendations
* Collaborating with clients to ensure the report meets their business needs
* Presenting to client teams
* Exploring creative solutions to research challenges, such as providing recommendations to improve internal processes or establish best practices with our clients
* Continuing to develop your research and consultative skills, leveraging these skills to create researchexperiences that our clients, participants, and colleagues love while delivering impactful results
* Keeping projects on schedule and within scope and budget
* Contributing to AnswerLab's knowledge library: documenting best practices and contributing your expertise to internal initiatives and learning experiences as appropriate.
We understand that outstanding candidates can come from a variety of backgrounds. While specific experience is important, we are ultimately looking for candidates who have the personal characteristics to thrive in a growing client-focused business.
The qualified candidate will have experience in and meet most of the criteria listed below:
* 4+ years of hands-on experience conducting qualitative research, either in the UX space or a related research field.
* Leading consulting engagements with clients/stakeholders -- either in research specifically or with a management consulting firm that uses analytical data to support conclusions
* Designing and writing discussion guides, screeners, test protocols, and final reports
* Using online/remote tools for conducting research (e.g., Zoom, WebEx, GoToMeeting, etc.)
* Conducting presentations with senior-level business managers and executives
* Demonstrated ability to 1) work independently and drive towards deadlines, 2) produce high-quality deliverables for clients, and 3) think creatively and solve problems
* Ability to engage with business and research managers in Fortune 500 companies
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to facilitate discussions
* Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment, manage competing priorities, and be an independent problem-solver
* Presentation skills, including building slide decks and presenting results and recommendations to clients
* Undergraduate and/or advanced degree - preferably an educational background in Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, or other related disciplines with a solid foundation in research-based design using qualitative methods
In addition to expertly meeting the requirements outlined above, your success will be measured on our eight Core Values:
AnswerLab's Core Values:
* Build trust
* Provide amazing service
* Support and Encourage Inclusivity
* Jump in to help others
* Handle change with flexibility
* Innovate our products and processes
* Explore creative solutions to challenges
* Make AnswerLab a great place to work
Physical Requirements:
* Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.
* Sitting for extended periods.
* Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects.
No staffing/recruiting agencies, please.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States, however, we are not able to sponsor visas at this time.
At AnswerLab, our mission is to create experiences people love. This means we strive to make our company a great place to work for people from all walks of life. Hiring people from a wide variety of backgrounds makes our company stronger and helps us achieve our mission.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
$92k-129k yearly est. 60d+ ago
UX Researcher
Sonsoft 3.7
User experience researcher job in Roseland, NJ
Sonsoft , Inc. is a USA based corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Georgia. Sonsoft Inc. is growing at a steady pace specializing in the fields of Software Development, Software Consultancy and Information Technology Enabled Services.
Job Description
• Assumes overall responsibility for research methodologies that are leveraged and incorporated throughout the Software Development Lifecycle ensuring end-user participation in an iterative manner.
• Follows processes and best practices of UCD and Research and contributes to the communication and establishment of UCD processes across projects.
• Works with internal and external customers (Marketing, Service Technology, end-users and domain experts) to analyze user and business needs
• Conducts usability tests, card sorts, surveys, focus groups, interviews, task analysis, field and crowd sourcing userresearch.
• Identifies the appropriate userexperienceresearch methods/activities for each project, and is responsible for designing, planning, implementing and communicating the results of these studies to the project teams.
• Provide input to the User Interface design of applications based upon research findings.
• Work collaboratively with UX team members, Development teams, Product Owners, Users, and other stakeholders as part of an agile software development process
• Leverage UserExperienceresearch and analysis techniques to evaluate product requirements, user interface designs, and product modules or functional areas
• Participate in the development of schedules by providing estimates regarding individual research tasks. Assist management in project tracking by providing regular, comprehensive status reports and/or project plans.
• Acts as an internal UX Research consultant providing business and technical guidance on userexperience to Development, Product Management and other stakeholders
Qualifications:
• Proficient at planning for, recruiting, designing, and moderating research activities
• Capable to scoping research projects and determining appropriate qual/quant methods
• Experience conducting research throughout an agile software development process.
Education:
• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in a field such as Cognitive Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Engineering Psychology, Computer Science, Technical Communication, or Information Design
• 5+ years of UX researchexperience in software or web product development
Qualifications
· Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills; the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
· Minimum of 3 years professional experience in UserResearch, working successfully with project teams to drive results into design and development throughout the project lifecycle.
· A strong portfolio demonstrating past work experience and deliverables (including study plans, reports).
· End-to-end experience with all aspects of research (study design, recruiting, moderation, analysis, reporting).
· Hands-on experience with the following methods: lab-based user testing, remote testing, field research, and survey design.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience in mobile or device-specific userresearch.
· Experience in instructional design.
Education:
· Masters or PhD degree in Cognitive or Experimental Psychology, Technical Communication, Human Computer Interaction, or related field.
Additional Information
U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time
$74k-99k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Applied UX Researcher (Messaging Apps)
Us Tech Solutions 4.4
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
**Duration: 6 months (Hybrid)** + This project is focused on evaluating new and existing mobile features for iOS in conjunction with upcoming feature rollouts and marketing initiatives. The goal is to assess how these features are perceived by users and to inform strategic decisions around whether a feature should be launched, improved, or deprioritized-ultimately ensuring that feature development aligns with user needs and delivers meaningful value.
**Overall Responsibilities:**
+ This role will focus on using survey and interview studies to evaluate features, and messaging, and to inform a potential marketing strategy.
+ Design and implement research studies (semi-structured interviews, usability tests, surveys).
+ Run research studies (e.g., program a survey in Qualtrics, carry out interviews with participants, etc.).
+ Plan and execute evaluations of new and existing messaging apps features.
+ Define success metrics and KPIs for feature performance.
+ Design userresearch studies and analyze feedback to assess feature value.
+ Identify user pain points and areas for improvement.
+ Make data-driven recommendations on whether a feature should be launched, improved, or deprioritized.
+ Align recommendations with business goals and marketing strategies
+ Create reports and presentations to communicate findings and decisions.
+ Influence product roadmap and prioritization through clear evidence-based insights.
+ Analyze results and communicate findings (e.g., in slide decks).
**Experience (Mandatory):**
+ 4 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
+ Experience assessing and enhancing the userexperience of messaging and mobile app features during launch phases on iOS and Android.
+ Strong understanding of userexperience (UX) principles and design thinking.
+ Experience with research design and analysis utilizing various methods (e.g., usability studies, contextual inquiry, surveys, etc.).
+ Experience with Qualtrics and basic statistical techniques.
+ Strong grasp of diverse research methods, including A/B testing, alpha and beta testing, usability studies, concept testing, diary studies, literature reviews, focus groups, and surveys etc.
+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills including ability to distil findings into concise insights and engage and excite stakeholders about research.
**Experience (Desired):**
+ Successful track record of running userresearch programs, employing a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
+ Self-motivated and able to work with little direction.
+ Passionate, high attention to detail, innovative, creative, and team focused.
+ Familiar with Android or iOS.
**Education:**
+ BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
**About US Tech Solutions:**
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit *********************** .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
$92k-132k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Online Research Participant - Earn Cash for Sharing Your Views
Opinion Bureau
User experience researcher job in Trenton, NJ
Take quick online surveys and earn rewards for sharing your thoughts. Join today - it's free and easy!
$69k-138k yearly est. 2d ago
Applied Researcher I
Capital One 4.7
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
At Capital One, we are creating trustworthy and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been leading the industry in using machine learning to create real-time, intelligent, automated customer experiences. From informing customers about unusual charges to answering their questions in real time, our applications of AI & ML are bringing humanity and simplicity to banking. We are committed to building world-class applied science and engineering teams and continue our industry leading capabilities with breakthrough product experiences and scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure. At Capital One, you will help bring the transformative power of emerging AI capabilities to reimagine how we serve our customers and businesses who have come to love the products and services we build.
Team Description:
The AI Foundations team is at the center of bringing our vision for AI at Capital One to life. Our work touches every aspect of the research life cycle, from partnering with Academia to building production systems. We work with product, technology and business leaders to apply the state of the art in AI to our business.
In this role, you will:
Partner with a cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, machine learning engineers and product managers to deliver AI-powered products that change how customers interact with their money.
Leverage a broad stack of technologies - Pytorch, AWS Ultraclusters, Huggingface, Lightning, VectorDBs, and more - to reveal the insights hidden within huge volumes of numeric and textual data.
Build AI foundation models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, validation, and implementation.
Engage in high impact applied research to take the latest AI developments and push them into the next generation of customer experiences.
Flex your interpersonal skills to translate the complexity of your work into tangible business goals.
The Ideal Candidate:
You love the process of analyzing and creating, but also share our passion to do the right thing. You know at the end of the day it's about making the right decision for our customers.
Innovative. You continually research and evaluate emerging technologies. You stay current on published state-of-the-art methods, technologies, and applications and seek out opportunities to apply them.
Creative. You thrive on bringing definition to big, undefined problems. You love asking questions and pushing hard to find answers. You're not afraid to share a new idea.
A leader. You challenge conventional thinking and work with stakeholders to identify and improve the status quo. You're passionate about talent development for your own team and beyond.
Technical. You're comfortable with open-source languages and are passionate about developing further. You have hands-on experience developing AI foundation models and solutions using open-source tools and cloud computing platforms.
Has a deep understanding of the foundations of AI methodologies.
Experience building large deep learning models, whether on language, images, events, or graphs, as well as expertise in one or more of the following: training optimization, self-supervised learning, robustness, explainability, RLHF.
An engineering mindset as shown by a track record of delivering models at scale both in terms of training data and inference volumes.
Experience in delivering libraries, platform level code or solution level code to existing products.
A professional with a track record of coming up with high quality ideas or improving upon existing ideas in machine learning, demonstrated by accomplishments such as first author publications or projects.
Possess the ability to own and pursue a research agenda, including choosing impactful research problems and autonomously carrying out long-running projects.
Basic Qualifications:
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, or related fields, with an exception that required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Mathematics, or related fields plus 2 years of experience in Applied Research
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related fields
LLM
PhD focus on NLP or Masters with 5 years of industrial NLP researchexperience
Multiple publications on topics related to the pre-training of large language models (e.g. technical reports of pre-trained LLMs, SSL techniques, model pre-training optimization)
Member of team that has trained a large language model from scratch (10B + parameters, 500B+ tokens)
Publications in deep learning theory
Publications at ACL, NAACL and EMNLP, Neurips, ICML or ICLR
Optimization (Training & Inference)
PhD focused on topics related to optimizing training of very large deep learning models
Multiple years of experience and/or publications on one of the following topics: Model Sparsification, Quantization, Training Parallelism/Partitioning Design, Gradient Checkpointing, Model Compression
Experience optimizing training for a 10B+ model
Deep knowledge of deep learning algorithmic and/or optimizer design
Experience with compiler design
Finetuning
PhD focused on topics related to guiding LLMs with further tasks (Supervised Finetuning, Instruction-Tuning, Dialogue-Finetuning, Parameter Tuning)
Demonstrated knowledge of principles of transfer learning, model adaptation and model guidance
Experience deploying a fine-tuned large language model
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
Cambridge, MA: $214,500 - $244,800 for Applied Researcher I
McLean, VA: $214,500 - $244,800 for Applied Researcher I
New York, NY: $234,000 - $267,000 for Applied Researcher I
San Francisco, CA: $234,000 - $267,000 for Applied Researcher I
San Jose, CA: $234,000 - $267,000 for Applied Researcher I
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at ************** or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to **********************
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
$72k-106k yearly est. 2d ago
Marketing Insights Researcher - Scaled Business Marketing
Meta 4.8
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
The mission of the Marketing Insights team is to understand the needs, experiences, behaviors, and attitudes of our users and customers to maximize the value Meta can deliver across our platforms and services. Our team are experts in research technique and practice, but our differentiator is how we act as full-stack partners to help identify and actualize the marketing strategies that connect people and businesses to meaningful experiences.
**Required Skills:**
Marketing Insights Researcher - Scaled Business Marketing Responsibilities:
1. Develop the learning agendas to support progress on business goals
2. Design and execute quantitative and qualitative research to support decision-making, strategic planning and shape marketing/brand strategies, campaign development, product development, retail/channel strategy
3. Translate research findings into actionable insights with clear recommendations
4. producing highly effective communication that motivates people to apply learnings in marketing and across the organization
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
5. Research Expertise: 6+ years of researchexperience. High degree of qualitative and quantitative research expertise, with the ability to apply them in a business context to drive decision-making and raise salience of new opportunities
6. Strategic skills: Adept at navigating ambiguity, identifying problems to solve, setting priorities, and driving learning agendas with minimal guidance
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
7. 3+ years experience working in the digital advertising landscape and specifically with Meta's suite of advertising and measurement products
8. Experience with marketing campaign analysis and measurement
9. Experience influencing, and providing direction to cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, sales, product, and creative to execute and evaluate marketing campaigns
**Public Compensation:**
$138,000/year to $188,000/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@fb.com.
$138k-188k yearly 32d ago
Quantitative UX Researcher III
Linda Werner & Associates 3.6
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
Job Description
The Quantitative UX Researcher will lead the development, management, and analysis of large‑scale tracking surveys that inform product and userexperience decisions. This role requires deep expertise in quantitative research methods, survey design, and statistical analysis, along with the ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least seven years of relevant experience, a Master's degree with five years of experience, or a PhD with a minimum of two years of experience in userexperienceresearch or a related field.
Key Responsibilities
Design, manage, and analyze large‑scale tracking surveys, with a focus on longitudinal UX measurement.
Produce comprehensive research reports that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Prioritize and manage multiple research initiatives in rapidly evolving environments.
Generate insights that inform both ongoing product development and future research opportunities.
Support data‑driven decision‑making through rigorous quantitative methodologies.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant UX researchexperience, or Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or PhD with 2+ years of experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in R, particularly the Tidyverse ecosystem.
Experience in survey design, item development, and large‑scale data collection.
Strong foundation in statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics, regressions, ANOVA, and t‑tests.
Hands‑on experience conducting primary research.
Proficiency with Google Workspace tools.
Python coding experience is a plus.
Must‑Have Skills
Advanced coding skills in R (Tidyverse).
Survey design and item development expertise.
Strong statistical analysis capabilities (descriptive, regression, ANOVA, t‑tests).
Nice‑to‑Have Skills
Python programming experience.
Familiarity with Google Suite applications.
Hands‑on primary researchexperience.
Education & Certifications
Required: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in a relevant field such as Psychology, Statistics, Human‑Computer Interaction, or Social Sciences.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Design, manage, and analyze large‑scale tracking surveys.
Develop detailed research reports and presentations.
Prioritize research tasks in a fast‑changing environment.
Deliver actionable insights to support ongoing and future product decisions.
Projects & Product Areas Supported
Large‑scale tracking surveys measuring userexperience across Facebook‑related issues.
Longitudinal studies monitoring UX trends over time.
Data‑driven research initiatives that guide product strategy.
Broad, horizontal understanding of the application ecosystem to inform UX improvements.
Preferred Background
Experience conducting government‑scale surveys.
Prior work at a large social technology company.
About the Team
Specializes in quantitative UX research.
Focuses on survey‑based insights to improve product and userexperience.
Operates in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and highly collaborative environment.
Success Metrics
Quality, clarity, and impact of research insights.
Timely and effective project execution.
Ability to adapt and prioritize in ambiguous or rapidly shifting conditions.
Expected Challenges & How This Role Addresses Them
Navigating rapidly changing research priorities.
Balancing multiple concurrent projects.
Ensuring data quality and delivering insights that drive meaningful action.
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
Location: United States (Remote)
Role type: Contract 8 Month Position
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Do you or will you in the future require any sponsorship to work in the US?
Language:
English (Required)
$95k-136k yearly est. 20d ago
UX Researcher | Contractor-NYC
Answerlab
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
AnswerLab is looking for contract UX Researchers based in NYC. Must be comfortable conducting in-person sessions.
Who We Are
AnswerLab is a UX research and experience strategy firm that partners with the world's boldest brands to create experiences people love. We don't just deliver insights-we shape product direction, influence strategy, and accelerate innovation at companies like Amazon, American Express, Google, and Meta.
As a team of experience strategists, we uncover the “why” behind user behavior and transform it into clarity, direction, and momentum for our clients. Whether advising on AI, accessibility, or emerging technologies, we help design solutions that drive measurable business impact and build better futures for users.
What makes us successful is simple: the people who work here. We're a team of intelligent, curious, and collaborative professionals who care deeply about solving problems and making a difference. At AnswerLab, you're empowered to lead, grow, and have a real impact-supported by teammates who value thoughtful work, cross-functional collaboration, and yes, even a good laugh along the way.
Who You Are
You are passionate about research: you love to learn new methods, test out new tools and technologies, and think deeply about the human-centered issues we face as researchers. You also see yourself as a partner to stakeholders and clients, bringing them into the researchexperience and listening deeply to their needs as you conduct studies that address their business questions. You're proactive, adaptable, and organized: you're ready to explore creative solutions to challenges as they arise, and you have the time management skills to keep everything moving forward.
Ideal candidates have at least 4 years of hands-on experience leading research studies, with experience partnering with stakeholders or clients during the research process. We are open to candidates from a range of consulting and research backgrounds (e.g., UX research, market research, academia, public health, etc.).
This role requires availability to attend in-person research sessions or client meetings at our NYC office or designated client sites.
The qualified candidate will be responsible for:
Building trusted relationships with clients, including providing consultative guidance and proactively recommending/implementing solutions to drive the research process forward
Leading UX research studies end-to-end, including:
Consulting on research methodology or project scope, as appropriate
Developing moderator guides
Consulting with clients on the development of prototypes for testing
Moderating remote and in-person (when safe) userexperienceresearch studies or conducting interviews in the field
Analyzing the research findings, delivering insights that address the stated research questions
Crafting recommendations in alignment with research findings for potential next steps in product development
Developing presentations (written deliverables and/or slide decks) to communicate findings and recommendations
Collaborating with clients to ensure the report meets their business needs
Presenting to client teams
Exploring creative solutions to research challenges, such as providing recommendations to improve internal processes or establish best practices with our clients
Continuing to develop your research and consultative skills, leveraging these skills to create researchexperiences that our clients, participants, and colleagues love while delivering impactful results
Keeping projects on schedule and within scope and budget
Contributing to AnswerLab's knowledge library: documenting best practices and contributing your expertise to internal initiatives and learning experiences as appropriate.
We understand that outstanding candidates can come from a variety of backgrounds. While specific experience is important, we are ultimately looking for candidates who have the personal characteristics to thrive in a growing client-focused business.
The qualified candidate will have experience in and meet most of the criteria listed below:
4+ years of hands-on experience conducting qualitative research, either in the UX space or a related research field.
Leading consulting engagements with clients/stakeholders -- either in research specifically or with a management consulting firm that uses analytical data to support conclusions
Designing and writing discussion guides, screeners, test protocols, and final reports
Using online/remote tools for conducting research (e.g., Zoom, WebEx, GoToMeeting, etc.)
Conducting presentations with senior-level business managers and executives
Demonstrated ability to 1) work independently and drive towards deadlines, 2) produce high-quality deliverables for clients, and 3) think creatively and solve problems
Ability to engage with business and research managers in Fortune 500 companies
Excellent communication skills and the ability to facilitate discussions
Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment, manage competing priorities, and be an independent problem-solver
Presentation skills, including building slide decks and presenting results and recommendations to clients
Undergraduate and/or advanced degree - preferably an educational background in Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, or other related disciplines with a solid foundation in research-based design using qualitative methods
In addition to expertly meeting the requirements outlined above, your success will be measured on our eight Core Values:
AnswerLab's Core Values:
Build trust
Provide amazing service
Support and Encourage Inclusivity
Jump in to help others
Handle change with flexibility
Innovate our products and processes
Explore creative solutions to challenges
Make AnswerLab a great place to work
Physical Requirements:
Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.
Sitting for extended periods.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects.
No staffing/recruiting agencies, please.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States, however, we are not able to sponsor visas at this time.
At AnswerLab, our mission is to create experiences people love. This means we strive to make our company a great place to work for people from all walks of life. Hiring people from a wide variety of backgrounds makes our company stronger and helps us achieve our mission.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
$92k-129k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Mixed Method UX Researcher
Us Tech Solutions 4.4
User experience researcher job in New York, NY
+ As a UX Researcher, you will conduct independent research, analyze real user behavior and work with Designers, Product Managers and Engineers to improve product for business users. Your research will be a key driver in making projects successful, and you are encouraged to find new opportunities for improving product UX.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Drive user centered product strategy through close partnerships with Research, Design, and our product partners (PMs and Eng).
+ Work closely with executive stakeholders to understand top of mind questions and define and scope research to answer those questions.
+ Define the roadmap of research for foundational and strategic work across product pillars.
+ Collaborate with various functions & multiple teams across PA's.
**Experience:**
+ 5+ years' experience as a UserExperienceResearcher.
+ Mixed methods research (quantitative and qualitative)
+ Previous experience working on growth or go-to-market research strategies
+ Understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during each product phase.
+ Breadth of experience in qualitative research methodology, and product strategy.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders from different disciplines and levels.
+ Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
+ Evidence of strategic-level impact.
+ Excited about working on large scale products, helping a very diverse user base.
+ Understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during each product phase.
**Skills:**
+ Mix Method Research
+ Growth or Go-to-market research strategies
+ Research methodologies
+ Product life cycle
**Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree in human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, related field
**About US Tech Solutions:**
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit *********************** (********************************** .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
How much does a user experience researcher earn in Edison, NJ?
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Average user experience researcher salary in Edison, NJ
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