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Senior Quantitative UX Research Lead
Apple Inc. 4.8
User experience researcher job in Sunnyvale, CA
A leading technology company in California is seeking a Quantitative UserResearch Expert to drive userresearch for customer support experiences. Candidates should have extensive experience in mixed-method research and data analysis, with strong survey design skills. The role involves collaboration with various teams to gather insights and improve digital support tools. An innovative mindset and proficiency in analytics tools are essential.
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User experience researcher job in Mountain View, CA
A leading tech company in Mountain View seeks a Quantitative UserExperienceResearcher to evaluate user behaviors and improve customer engagement. The role requires strong skills in programming and statistical methods, alongside a Bachelor's degree and several years of researchexperience. Successful candidates will influence product strategies based on empirical research and collaborate across functions. The position offers a competitive salary range of $129,000 to $185,000 plus bonuses and equity.
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$129k-185k yearly 21h ago
Online Research Participant - Earn Cash for Sharing Your Views
Opinion Bureau
User experience researcher job in Stockton, CA
Take quick online surveys and earn rewards for sharing your thoughts. Join today - it's free and easy!
$64k-127k yearly est. 1d ago
UX Designer III - AMZ9084411
Amazon 4.7
User experience researcher job in San Francisco, CA
MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Employer: AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC.
UX Designer III
Position Responsibilities
Work closely with product owners, software developers, programmers and other designers to create innovative design solutions for software that impact millions of users. Perform end to end design of large-scale projects that focus on a user-centered design approach. Assess and analyze current site and software data and user behavior. Conceive and create designs that address both the primary user as well as business goals. Refine, maintain and enforce current design guidelines and strategies. Adeptly handle changing priorities throughout a product life cycle. Present design solutions to a wide variety of teams and departments.
40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $186,763/year to $211,600/year.
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, visit *******************************************************
Basic Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Digital Communications Design, Visual Arts, Mass Communications, Art, or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered, or as a UserExperience Designer, Information Architect, or a related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Digital Communications Design, Visual Arts, Mass Communications, Art, or a related field and five years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to the Master's degree and one year of experience. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): (1) creating software design solutions and scalable dynamic user interfaces for large-scale, multi-tiered platforms using web design principles and technologies, including Wireframe Applications, Photoshop, Axure, HTML or prototyping tools; (2) collaborating with developers for implementation of designs; (3) using Illustrator, Photoshop, or Fireworks; and (4) rationalizing designs among cross-functional groups.
Preferred Qualifications
Please see job description and the position requirements above.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. 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 and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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$186.8k-211.6k yearly 3d ago
AI Research Lead - Real-Time 3D Diffusion & World Models
Jack & Jill/External ATS
User experience researcher job in San Francisco, CA
A frontier AI startup in San Francisco is seeking an AI Research Lead to drive the development of diffusion models and 3D systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in training these models, strong software engineering skills, and experience with frameworks like Unity or Unreal Engine. This role offers the unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of AI technology with exceptional resources and a supportive work environment.
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$99k-180k yearly est. 3d ago
AI Research Lead
Pantera Capital
User experience researcher job in San Francisco, CA
Employment Type
Full time
Department
AI
Perplexity is seeking an exceptional AI Research Tech Lead to drive our research strategy and lead the development of our in-house Online LLMs, the Sonar models. In this leadership role, you will set the macro research direction across different modalities, mentor a team of researchers, and take advantage of our rich query/answer dataset to continue scaling our Sonar model performance and deliver the SOTA Online LLM experience to our users.
ResponsibilitiesResearch Leadership & Strategy
Define and execute the macro research direction across multiple modalities, including post-training LLMs for agent trajectories and future mid-training initiatives
Lead strategic research planning and roadmap development to advance Sonar model capabilities
Drive innovation in supervised and reinforcement learning techniques for query answering
Collaborate with leadership to align research priorities with product and business objectives
Team Development & Mentorship
Coach and mentor a team of AI research scientists and engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth
Establish the long-term macro research direction across the team, including our direction across different modalities
Lead hiring and onboarding of new research talent
Create a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and innovation
Technical Excellence
Post-train SOTA LLMs on query answering using cutting-edge supervised and reinforcement learning techniques
Own and optimize the full stack data, training, and evaluation pipelines required for LLM post-training
Deliver Sonar models that provide SOTA query answering performance
Drive research into agent trajectories and multi-modal capabilities
Lead the technical roadmap for eventual mid-training investments
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with engineering teams to integrate Sonar models into our product
Partner with product teams to understand user needs and translate them into research priorities
Collaborate with data teams to leverage our unique query/answer dataset effectively
Communicate research progress and findings to stakeholders across the organization
QualificationsRequired
Minimum of 5 years of experience working on relevant AI/ML projects with 3**+ years in a technical leadership role
Proven track record of leading and mentoring technical and research teams
A Computer Science graduate degree at a premier academic intitution
Deep expertise with large-scale LLMs and Deep Learning systems
Strong programming skills with versatility across multiple languages and frameworks
Demonstrated ability to set technical vision and drive execution
Experience with pre-training and post-training techniques (self-supervised learning along with SFT/DPO/GRPO/PPO)
Self-starter with exceptional ownership mentality and ability to work in ambiguous environments
Passion for solving challenging problems and pushing the boundaries of AI research
Nice-to-have
PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related areas
Experience with agent-based AI systems and multi-modal model development
Background in mid-training or pre-training of large language models
Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences
Experience in fast-paced startup environments
Track record of translating research into production systems
Compensation & Benefits
Our cash compensation range for this role is $370,000 - $460,000.
Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Equity: In addition to the base salary, equity may be part of the total compensation package.
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.
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$99k-180k yearly est. 1d ago
Researcher Growth & Culture Lead
The Auditorium
User experience researcher job in San Francisco, CA
A prominent educational institution is seeking a Researcher Advancement and Culture Manager to support training for researchers and promote an inclusive research culture. Responsibilities include managing budgets and delivering workshops, while qualifications require a PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology and strong project management skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in postdoctoral research and entrepreneurial experience in educational program development. This position is pivotal in fostering professional development in a dynamic research environment.
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$99k-180k yearly est. 2d ago
Research Stream Lead - AI Safety & Risk
Metr
User experience researcher job in Berkeley, CA
A nonprofit research organization specializing in AI risks is seeking a Research Lead in Berkeley to manage and guide research efforts focusing on understanding AI model risks and developing impactful solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in leading research teams and can effectively collaborate to enhance METR's risk assessments. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, as well as a culture centered on integrity and high-quality research.
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$99k-179k yearly est. 21h ago
User Researcher
OSI Engineering 4.6
User experience researcher job in Sunnyvale, CA
A globally leading consumer device company headquartered in Cupertino, CA is looking for an experiencedUser Study Researcher to join their team!
Job Responsibilities:
• Plan, execute and track large scale data collections and user studies for algorithm development
• Track and report on progress, blockers and key deliverables to Data Operations Team
• Collaborate with hardware, software, infrastructure and Operations teams on requirements for data collections
• Create and maintain documentation for HW/SW platform setup and protocol for vendor training and deployment
• Support Data Operations team with equipment set up and inventory tracking
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or similar
• 3+ years of industry experience in one or more of the following fields/roles: Operations (i.e. data, product, lab, R&D, etc.), Test/Quality/Support Engineering or Technical Program Management
• Sound technical troubleshooting and triage methodology
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication, and communicates with technical and non-technical individuals with ease
Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months with extension
Work Location: Sunnyvale, CA or San Diego, CA (100% on site)
Pay range: $ 47.00 - $ 62.00 (DOE)
$47-62 hourly 2d ago
UX Designer (Part-Time, Web3/DeFi)san francisco
Agoric Systems Operating Company
User experience researcher job in San Francisco, CA
Join a Team of Experts
Our distributed workforce hails from Google, Apple, Microsoft, Mozilla, Time Warner Cable, Xerox PARC, the Free Software Foundation, Deluxe Financial Services, Uber, the IETF, and the World Wide Web Consortium, among other famed organizations - and beyond that, we work closely with some of the smartest brains in Web3, like the teams at Cosmos, Zcash, and MetaMask, just to name a few. Check out the Agoric Team page for more background.
Get from Web2 to Web3
Whether you're a blockchain diehard or looking to make the transition to a truly decentralized internet, Agoric is a great place to not just learn about Web3 but to help make it happen. Many of our employees have transitioned from Web2 roles in back end, front end, biz dev, marketing, operations, and other essential parts of our work.
Diversity Statement
We think a workplace that is diverse - intellectually, culturally, experientially - is the most likely to succeed. We hire the best and pay accordingly.
Matching 401(k)
We double the first 3% of your salary deferral.
About Agoric
Agoric is launching a new product (Ymax) that leverages our cutting-edge orchestration technology to deliver an intelligent DeFi command center that lets users create and manage positions across multiple pools, protocols, and networks with a single signature. We're also diving deep into LLM-powered AI to surface the best optimizations for users to achieve great returns.
Role Overview
We're seeking an experienced Product Designer with expertise in Web3 and DeFi products to collaborate closely with our product, engineering, and marketing teams. You'll bring strong user-centered design practices to shape the first versions of Ymax, run independent usability testing, and iteratively refine seamless DeFi userexperiences at Agoric.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing to design end-to-end user flows.
Lead usability testing sessions and synthesize findings into actionable improvements.
Translate complex DeFi opportunities into clear, approachable interactions for end-users.
Design intuitive workflows for executing DeFi strategies involving multiple networks and protocols through a single signature, enabled by Agoric's orchestration technology.
Partner with the team to create AI-driven userexperiences that surface intelligent optimizations for users.
Work independently to propose and validate design solutions.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in UX design with 2+ years in crypto/Web3. DeFi-specific experience is a strong plus.
Strong understanding of crypto wallet flows, smart contracts, and decentralized protocols.
Experience independently planning and running usability testing.
Excellent collaboration skills across product, engineering, and marketing teams.
Available to work US-based hours (ET or PT) in a remote-first team environment.
Agoric is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Agoric does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
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$97k-143k yearly est. 4d ago
Strategic Brand Designer: Shape Global Brand Experiences
Ripple 4.4
User experience researcher job in San Francisco, CA
A leading cryptocurrency solutions company based in San Francisco is seeking a Strategic Brand Designer. In this role, you'll design brand experiences across various platforms, ensuring cohesion and clarity. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in brand design, excellent skills in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and a portfolio demonstrating their design range. This position offers an annual salary range of $116,000 - $135,000, along with competitive benefits including healthcare and generous vacation policy.
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Austin Metro Area, Texas, United States Support and Service
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.The people here at Apple don't just craft products - they build the kind of wonder that's revolutionized entire industries. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.The AppleCare Digital UserResearch team is seeking an experienced quantitative userresearch expert to lead impactful research studies and drive success of AppleCare Digital customer support experiences. The team conducts comprehensive studies across diverse topics globally, directly shaping how millions of Apple customers receive best-in-class support.AppleCare has a tremendous reach across Apple's customers, and we are seeking to better understand their evolving needs, expectations, and preferences. Example support experience areas including the support app, digital tools, chat, website, search, text-based, video, and multimedia content as well as generative AI features. In this critical role, you'll collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholder teams, including product managers, designers, producers, market managers, writers, and content strategists.
Description
The ideal candidate will lead research projects and oversee all aspects of project execution in-house as well as with research vendors, which include but are not limited to surveys, data analyses, report development and insights communication plans and strategies.A critical part of the position is the ability to conduct high quality mixed-method research, integrate findings with previous research and other data sources, and effectively communicate and engage business teams with user insights. You will also build strong relationships with colleagues and business stakeholders.The ideal candidate must demonstrate a proven ability to readily flex hands-on research expertise (e.g., survey development, programming, analyses, and reporting) with strategic thinking and readily move between minute detail and big ideas.
Responsibilities
Survey Design & Implementation: Independently create methodologically sound surveys across complexity levels-from rapid pulse checks to sophisticated research designs including conjoint analysis, market segmentation, and advanced statistical modeling
Data Integration & Synthesis: Proactively identify opportunities to triangulate survey findings with complementary data sources (behavioral analytics, qualitative UX research, historical studies) to develop richer customer insights and uncover behavioral patterns
Strategic Insights & Innovation: Recognize emerging trends and research gaps to establish novel perspectives on user behavior, while continuously developing new methodological capabilities and research frameworks
Project Leadership: Successfully manage concurrent research initiatives while maintaining quality standards, effectively prioritizing deliverables and seamlessly transitioning between diverse project requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors with a concentration in Market Research, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics for Behavioral Sciences or similarly relevant field focused on userexperiences and analytics, with 8+ years of applicable professional experience
Demonstrated experience leading mixed-method research supporting digital product innovation and optimization
Deep hands-on expertise in mixed-method research methodologies, experimental design, and advanced data analyses for survey and market research
Fluent in advanced research methods like segmentation, conjoint, MaxDiff, perceptual mapping, structural equation modeling, etc.
Demonstrated experience in integrating data from different sources - surveys, click-through behavioral data, UX interviews
Ability to mine and analyze behavioral analytics data (e.g., click-through metrics, digital engagement, conversion paths) and connect key insights to research data
Comfortable operating in uncharted territory, pushing methodological innovation, and setting a higher standard for customer empathy
Effective verbal and written communication skills, distilling complex mixed-method research reports into understandable, compelling, and actionable insights
Fluent in using analytics tools (like R, SQL, SPSS, SAS, etc.) to analyze research and behavioral data
Preferred Qualifications
M.A. or M.S. in Market Research, Psychology, Anthropology, Statistics for Behavioral Sciences or similarly relevant field focused on userexperiences and analytics is strongly preferred
Experience with client and vendor side is preferred
Working knowledge of UX industry methodologies
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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$189k-263k yearly est. 4d ago
Quantitative UX Researcher, Google Ads Sales Platform
Google Inc. 4.8
User experience researcher job in Mountain View, CA
Google, Mountain View, CA, USA
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
4 years of experience in product research in an applied research setting, or similar.
Experience in programming languages used for data manipulation and computational statistics (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, C++, Java, or Go).
Experience applying statistical methods (e.g., significance testing, regression, experimental design) to behavioral data.
Experience with two or more of the following methodologicalenergie areas: causal inference frameworks (e.g., Campbellian, Rubin's Potential Outcomes, or Pearl's DO Calculus), observational methods (e.g., matching, weighting, or causal graphical models), or quasi-experimental methods (e.g., instrumental variables, diff-in-diff, regression discontinuity, or synthetic controls/interrupted time series).
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.
3 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
Experience analyzing user behavior in B2B contexts, enterprise software, CRM platforms, or support tooling.
Experience analyzing or measuring AI features, outputs or capabilities.
Ability to influence,截至product decisions and strategy with data.
About the job
At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Quantitative UserExperienceResearchers make this possible.
Google UserExperience (UX) is made up of multidisciplinary 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, needs, and شک 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 Quantitative UserExperienceResearcher (Quant UXR), you'll help inform your team of UXers меры product managers, and engineers about userструкт needs. You'll play a critical role in creating useful, usable, and delightful products. You'll work with stakeholders across functions and levels and have impact at all stages of product development.
You will investigate user behavior and user needs using empirical research methods such as logs analysis, survey research, path modeling, and regression analysis. Quant UXRs vary in background and use skills from computer science, quantitative social science, econometrics, data science, survey research, psychology, human-computer interaction, and other fields. You'll combine skills in behavioral research design, statistical methods, and general programming to improve userexperience.
The Quantitative UXR community at Google will help you do your best work. You'll have the opportunity to work with and learn from UXRs across Google through regular meetups, mentor programs, and access to internal research tools.
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Google Ads is helping power the open internet with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, advertisers, and Google. We're made up of multiple teams, building Google's Advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel, and video advertising, as well as analytics. Our teams create trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads. We help grow businesses of all sizes from small businesses, to large brands, to YouTube creators, with effective advertiser tools that deliver measurable results. We also enable Google to engage with customers at scale.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000‑$185,000 plus bonus plus equity plus 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.
Google is a global company and, in order to facilitatecić efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents‑to‑be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.
Responsibilities
Plan and execute quantitative studies to evaluate user behavior and improve the experience across Customer Engagement (CE) platforms.
Apply advanced statistical methods to large‑scale log and survey data to identify user pain points and measure satisfaction.
Design and interpret A/B experiments to measure the impact of product changes on key success metrics and user behavior.
Partner with Program Managers, engineers, and other researchers to define metrics, ensure data instrumentation, and provide a holistic view of the user journey.
Translate complex quantitative findings into clear, actionable recommendations for cross‑functional stakeholders at all levels.
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$129k-185k yearly 21h ago
UX DESIGNER
Amazon 4.7
User experience researcher job in San Francisco, CA
Sr. Visual UX Designer, Devices & Services
Are you an exceptional Sr. Visual UX Designer who wants to shape the vision of Alexa AI and device experiences? This role will be a leader both within our studio, and an influencer driving product vision and craft visually compelling UI designs from concept to customers' hands. This role will focus on Alexa mobile and AI experiences and is based in Seattle, WA.
Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate for this role will have a keen eye for elegant, modern design, and UI patterns and a passion for exploring “what's next” in product design as a tastemaker and storyteller.
You have a deep understanding of visual systems and best practices, including layout, typography, production, art direction and motion design.
You bring a desire to coach others, facilitate collaborative sessions like brainstorms and workshops.
You innovate and set standards for design excellence, thinking holistically about the “why” of all that we ship.
You advocate for your design solutions by putting them in context of business and customer goals.
You can confidently present to internal teams and senior leadership.
You have a strong ability to translate a vision into concise deliverables and hands‑on building with engineering teams, ultimately elevating the visual experience of millions of Alexa customers around the world.
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of design experience
Have an available online portfolio
Experience designing and prototyping with tools such as Figma, ProtoPie, Adobe Creative Cloud, or similar
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of mobile and web design patterns and accessibility standards
Experience art directing motion designers, illustrators, writers and content creators
Experience working in a collaborative team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs
Experience crafting design concepts that inform the future vision for a digital product
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 $127,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $211,600/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.
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$127.1k-211.6k yearly 21h ago
Online Research Participant - Earn Cash for Sharing Your Views
Opinion Bureau
User experience researcher job in Vacaville, CA
Take quick online surveys and earn rewards for sharing your thoughts. Join today - it's free and easy!
$65k-129k yearly est. 1d ago
AI Research Lead ($200K-$500K + Equity) at well-funded frontier AI startup
Jack & Jill/External ATS
User experience researcher job in San Francisco, CA
AI Research Lead
: Well-funded frontier AI startup
Job Description Lead the development of state‑of‑the‑art diffusion models and world‑building systems for interactive 3D environments. You will architect large‑scale vision pipelines, optimize inference for real‑time simulation, and drive breakthroughs in generative media, shipping revolutionary creative tools to a massive, pre‑existing audience of creators and gamers.
Location: San Francisco, USA
Why this role is remarkable:
Work at the cutting edge of world models and 3D generation with a team from top tier labs such as OpenAI and DeepMind.
Benefit from immediate product validation through a massive existing distribution network and partner reach of 250 M+ fans.
High‑velocity environment with exceptional resources, including free housing, food, and transportation for in‑person team members.
What you will do:
Lead the training and post‑training of state‑of‑the‑art diffusion models for high‑fidelity 3D environment synthesis.
Architect distributed training pipelines and data‑efficient methods to maximize learning from user interaction and feedback loops.
Optimize large‑scale generative vision systems for real‑time inference within complex, interactive simulation frameworks.
The ideal candidate:
Deep expertise in training or fine‑tuning state‑of‑the‑art diffusion models and large‑scale generative vision systems.
Strong software engineering fundamentals with the ability to transition seamlessly between research prototypes and production systems.
Experience with distributed training, large‑scale data curation, or 3D simulation frameworks such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
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$99k-180k yearly est. 3d ago
Research Stream Lead
Metr
User experience researcher job in Berkeley, CA
Referral Bonus
We are offering a $21k referral bonus for this role. You can refer people through our form, and it lists the terms of this bonus.
We are a nonprofit research organization that develops scientific methods to assess AI capabilities, risks and mitigations, with a specific focus on threats related to autonomy, AI R&D automation, and alignment.
We believe it is robustly good for civilization to have a clearer understanding of what dangers AI systems pose, and we are extremely excited to find ambitious, excellent people to join our team and tackle one of the most important challenges of our time.
We evaluate candidates primarily through (paid) work tests. We usually do an in-person trial as well but can be flexible about this.
Role Mission: Lead a team and own one of the key areas needed to understand the level of risk from future models
Example research areas:
How can we tell models aren't undermining our evaluations by sandbagging or alignment faking?
How much cognition can models do without revealing it in their reasoning traces?
How close are models to being able to sabotage research at AI companies or at METR?
How reliable are safety claims made by AI developers based on new techniques, e.g. activation steering?
What egregiously misaligned behaviors do models display? How good are monitors at picking up on this, or do they tend to collude with (or get exploited by) the agents?
Build model organisms or red-teaming approaches to test the robustness of METR's or external evaluations and safety measures
What the job involves
Collaborate with other research streams to identify the questions that need to be answered for METR to be able to accurately assess catastrophic risk from models in the near and longer-term future.
Lead research to answer these questions as cheaply and effectively as possible, trading off between being scrappy and careful in the right places.
Significantly improve METR's risk reports based on the research your team has done.
Publish 'fundamental' research that's similarly impactful to the time horizon methodology. Your team's work makes foundational progress, improves collective understanding of the relevant phenomena, and becomes the standard way to think and talk about it, for METR and our target audience (highly informed and engaged people but who may be skeptical of AI risk or of METR).
Maintain METR's high-integrity culture - communicate research accurately and don't overhype - even critics or skeptics generally praise the work's quality.
Build a strong team, identify talent needs and be an effective hiring manager, maintain high standards of performance on your team, grow and empower top performers.
Lead team effectively, get people excited about and bought into goals, maintain motivation and momentum.
Maintain high research velocity: we're generally learning meaningful new things every week or two (unless we're explicitly investing in a large high-payoff project we've derisked).
The ideal candidate has experience leading high-performing research teams working with frontier ML systems, such as alignment, post-training, interpretability, or frontier evaluations. Other promising candidate profiles
Experience as a research manager in an ML related area (or a technical non-ML field like quantitative trading while also keeping up with relevant ML / AI safety literature)
Experience as a technical engineering manager, including with some experience with fast-moving/scrappy research workflows
Track record of high-quality ML research, with clear evidence of multiple impactful research outputs (such as papers, blog-posts, etc.) where you are a key contributor. These works feature well-designed methodology or experiments, are well-written, and clearly and carefully communicated without overstating results.
High quality output that's highly relevant to METR's work. You have public research, writing, code or some other artifact that demonstrates your careful thinking, deep understanding of and ability to make progress on METR's research directions.
Evidence of outstanding achievement. You have some other impressive achievement that demonstrates you have the relevant skills or can learn very quickly, such as founding a successful startup, having widely-used open-source projects, or having made scientific contributions outside your area of expertise. These are not exhaustive and we'd be excited to hear about other evidence of outstanding achievements!
Salary range: $250,000 - $450,000 a year (base)
Benefits
The office: Catered lunch and dinner daily; in-office gym and shower
Relocation support: Stipend for moving to the Bay Area
Time-off and leave: Unlimited PTO and 21-week parental leave for new parents
Commuter benefit: Monthly transit/parking stipend and an annual Uber budget
Professional development benefit: for training, courses, conferences, and AI safety education
Mental health benefit: for therapy, medication, and other mental health expenses
Wellness benefit: for gym memberships and other wellness expenses
Work equipment benefit: for home office and workstation equipment expenses
Our Culture
METR is a mission-driven organization. We believe our work can meaningfully shape humanity's future for the better, and we want to be the best people in the world doing this work. We have a tight-knit, collaborative research culture rooted in truth-seeking and integrity. We're fiercely committed to producing high-quality, trustworthy science. We're honest and transparent about our results, especially when they may go against the grain. We've earned trust as reliable partners who handle confidential information with care. We maintain a low-ego, drama-free environment focused on what matters.
Hybrid Requirements
Our technical team members are in our office in Berkeley 3-5 days/week. Please let us know in your application if this is a constraint. If you lack US work authorization and would like to work in-person (strongly preferred), we can likely sponsor a cap-exempt H-1B visa for this role.
We encourage you to apply even if your background may not seem like the perfect fit! We would rather review a larger pool of applications than risk missing out on a promising candidate for the position.
We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in all aspects of our hiring process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our open positions.
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$99k-179k yearly est. 21h ago
UX Designer II, Amazon Delivery Experience
Amazon 4.7
User experience researcher job in San Francisco, CA
We are looking for a UX Designer to join our team, where you'll play a crucial role in powering Amazon's global delivery network through innovative technology and human-centered design. This isn't just about creating interfaces - it's about designing systems that directly impact the safety, efficiency, and well-being of thousands of associates worldwide. In this role, you will tackle complex operational challenges that bridge digital and physical experiences. Your work will directly influence how our delivery associates interact with technology, equipment, and spaces, ultimately shaping the future of logistics at scale. You'll need to think holistically, understanding not just user interface design, but also hardware integration, ergonomics, safety protocols, and business operations. The stakes are high and real: your designs will help ensure worker health and safety, reduce worker fatigue, maintain operational excellence, and build lasting trust with both our workforce and customers. You'll need to balance multiple priorities - from immediate safety concerns to long-term scalability, from user needs to technical constraints. To succeed, you must be a strategic thinker who can navigate ambiguous problem spaces and translate complex operational requirements into elegant, practical solutions. You'll collaborate with product, engineering, operations, and safety teams, while mentoring other designers and driving design excellence across multiple workstreams. Your work will not only solve today's challenges but help define the future of how technology and human interaction come together in the logistics industry. Join us in creating meaningful solutions that make a real-world difference in the lives of thousands of Amazon employees and millions of customers.
Basic qualifications
Experience collaborating with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders
5+ years of practical experience in UX design with an emphasis on content discovery and/or content engagement experiences.
Demonstrated interaction design and visual craft skills including experience with prototyping mobile experiences
An aesthetic sense and the ability to make confident decisions
Demonstrated empathy for the people using your software or products
Expertise with Figma
5+ years of design experience
3+ years of delivering design solutions as a UX designer or interaction designer experience
Have an available online portfolio
Experience designing and prototyping with tools such as Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, InVision, or similar
Preferred qualifications
Experience working on associate-facing software experiences
Executed research plans talking to real customers
Knowledge of design systems
Formal education in Design, Interaction/UX Design or HCI
Experience working in a collaborative team and working directly with developers for implementation of designs
Key job responsibilities
Execute the design strategy for complex operational systems, considering both immediate needs and long-term scalability
Define and improve design patterns, standards, and processes that can be adopted across teams
Drive cross-functional alignment through effective communication of design decisions and trade-offs
Identify and solve root causes of widespread operational challenges through innovative design solutions
Contribute to design reviews and critiques, ensuring high-quality outcomes across multiple workstreams
Partner with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility while maintaining design integrity
Aggregate and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform product-level design decisions
Influence product strategy and roadmap decisions through data-informed design recommendations Champion user-centered design practices across the organization
About the team Our team is crucial to Amazon's operational success, creating experiences that enable associates and managers to work efficiently and safely. We focus on solving complex operational challenges through innovative design solutions, ensuring our stations can effectively handle millions of packages daily while maintaining safety and quality standards.
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 $106,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $184,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on the 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.
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$106k-184k yearly 21h ago
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