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Senior Qualitative UX Researcher

United States, San Francisco 165000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 13, 2026
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We’re looking for a Senior Qualitative UX Researcher (full-time) to help us accelerate product development and iterate faster. In this role, you’ll work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to bring the voice of the user into every stage of the product lifecycle. You’ll be embedded in fast-moving teams and responsible for scoping, executing, and synthesizing research studies across a variety of initiatives—from creating and editing songs on web and mobile to marketing and user education. This full-time position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-velocity environment and loves shaping experiences through deep user understanding.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead end-to-end qualitative research, including user interviews, usability tests, and diary studies across mobile, web, and platform experiences
  • Support weekly research cycles across product and marketing initiatives, helping teams validate concepts and improve features with rapid iteration
  • Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering to scope research, identify learning goals, and synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights
  • Develop and deploy surveys that complement qualitative findings and provide lightweight validation for hypotheses
  • Deliver compelling reports, presentations, and workshops that inspire action and shape roadmap decisions
  • Advocate for the user across all touchpoints—from onboarding to remix tools to artist interactions
  • Help establish and evolve research best practices and scalable processes to support rapid experimentation and growing demand

Requirements

  • 5+ years of industry experience in UX research, with a strong focus on qualitative methods in fast-paced environments
  • BA or equivalent experience in HCI, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field
  • Deep expertise in qualitative research design, execution, and synthesis
  • Solid working knowledge of survey tools and basic statistical analysis
  • Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to distill complexity into clarity
  • Experience working collaboratively across design, product, and engineering teams
  • A proactive, flexible mindset—comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and tight timelines
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the US

Nice to have

  • Experience in being the single researcher at a startup
  • Experience in music production tools such as Ableton, Logic Pro, Pro-Tools
  • Familiarity with AI and generative technologies in product experiences
  • PhD in HCI, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Bonus points if you’ve used Suno to make music

What we offer

  • Company Equity Package
  • 401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
  • 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
  • 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Creative Education Stipend
  • Generous Commuter Allowance
  • In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)
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