Staff User Researcher Job at Wealthfront (Palo Alto)

Staff Quantitative User Researcher

Location

United States;Canada

Salary:

Not provided

Mozilla

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of experience in a user, product, or market research setting or similar, with a strong focus on quantitative research
Extensive experience leading survey research across the product development lifecycle, using quantitative insights to measure and influence product and business decisions
Deep expertise in empirical survey methods (e.g., planning, sampling, weighting, statistical analysis) and applications (e.g., product needs, audience understanding, tracking studies, concept testing, panel surveys, intercept surveys)
Highly proficient in R for statistical programming and analyzing survey data
Experience using SQL to integrate behavioral data with survey responses to tell a cohesive user-focused story
Demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives using quantitative data and visualizations
Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, agile environments, adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining research impact
Experience collaborating with qualitative researchers to enable mixed methods research designs and roadmaps
Strong judgment in balancing research depth and speed, delivering insights that are both actionable and impactful for product and business decisions
Collaborative and influential communicator, skilled at building partnerships with cross-functional teams and driving alignment through evidence-based insights

Job Responsibility

Own strategic, end-to-end quantitative research initiatives from scoping business needs and designing surveys to synthesizing data and communicating actionable recommendations to influence product decisions
Partner cross-functionally at a strategic level with product, design, engineering, data science, and marketing to develop a research roadmap, identify high-impact research opportunities, and align insights to business priorities
Champion user-centered decision-making by embedding quantitative research into product strategy, advocating for user needs, and influencing leaders across functions
Analyze and translate complex data sources (e.g., surveys, behavioral data, and market intelligence) to build cohesive, evidence-based perspectives on user experience and audience insights
Help elevate the quantitative research practice by mentoring peers, refining methods and tools, and scaling approaches that increase the visibility and impact of user insights across Firefox

What we offer

Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees - we share in our success as one team
Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute)
Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together
Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
One-time home office stipend
Annual professional development budget
Quarterly well-being stipend
Considerable paid parental leave
Employee referral bonus program

Fulltime

Staff Quantitative User Researcher

The Firefox User Research team champions human-centered exploration of complex p...

Location

Canada; United States

Salary:

Not provided

Mozilla

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of experience in a user, product, or market research setting or similar, with a strong focus on quantitative research
Extensive experience leading survey research across the product development lifecycle, using quantitative insights to measure and influence product and business decisions
Deep expertise in empirical survey methods (e.g., planning, sampling, weighting, statistical analysis) and applications (e.g., product needs, audience understanding, tracking studies, concept testing, panel surveys, intercept surveys)
Highly proficient in R for statistical programming and analyzing survey data
Experience using SQL to integrate behavioral data with survey responses to tell a cohesive user-focused story
Demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives using quantitative data and visualizations
Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, agile environments, adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining research impact
Experience collaborating with qualitative researchers to enable mixed methods research designs and roadmaps
Strong judgment in balancing research depth and speed, delivering insights that are both actionable and impactful for product and business decisions
Collaborative and influential communicator, skilled at building partnerships with cross-functional teams and driving alignment through evidence-based insights

Job Responsibility

Own strategic, end-to-end quantitative research initiatives from scoping business needs and designing surveys to synthesizing data and communicating actionable recommendations to influence product decisions
Partner cross-functionally at a strategic level with product, design, engineering, data science, and marketing to develop a research roadmap, identify high-impact research opportunities, and align insights to business priorities
Champion user-centered decision-making by embedding quantitative research into product strategy, advocating for user needs, and influencing leaders across functions
Analyze and translate complex data sources (e.g., surveys, behavioral data, and market intelligence) to build cohesive, evidence-based perspectives on user experience and audience insights
Help elevate the quantitative research practice by mentoring peers, refining methods and tools, and scaling approaches that increase the visibility and impact of user insights across Firefox

What we offer

Generous performance-based bonus plans
Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting
Quarterly all-company wellness days
Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
One-time home office stipend
Annual professional development budget
Quarterly well-being stipend
Considerable paid parental leave
Employee referral bonus program

Fulltime

Sr Staff Quantitative User Researcher

The Firefox User Research team champions human-centered exploration of complex p...

Location

United States; Canada

Salary:

Not provided

Mozilla

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in user research, product research, or an applied research setting or similar, with a strong focus on quantitative research
Extensive experience leading survey research across multiple phases of the product development lifecycle, using quantitative insights to influence product decisions
Deep expertise in empirical survey methods (e.g., planning, sampling, weighting, statistical analysis) and applications (e.g., discovery, product needs, prioritization, concept testing, panel surveys, intercept surveys, write-in analysis, post-release measurement)
Highly proficient in R for statistical programming and analyzing survey data
Extensive hands-on experience manipulating behavioral data using SQL and integrating into survey methods to tell a cohesive user-focused story
Demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives using quantitative data and visualizations
Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, agile environments, adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining research impact
Strong judgment in balancing research depth and speed, delivering insights that are both actionable and impactful for product and business decisions
Hands-on experience with mixed methods and qualitative research, able to collaborate with qualitative researchers to enable mixed methods research designs and roadmaps
Collaborative and influential communicator, skilled at building partnerships with cross-functional teams and driving alignment through evidence-based insights

Job Responsibility

Own strategic quantitative research initiatives from scoping business needs and designing surveys to synthesizing data and communicating actionable recommendations to influence product decisions
Utilize a variety of research methods to embed quantitative insights into the end-to-end product development lifecycle (e.g., discovery opportunity sizing, prioritization, concept testing, tracking and measurement after launch)
Partner cross-functionally at a strategic level with product, design, engineering, data science, and marketing to develop and own a research roadmap, identify high-impact research opportunities, and align insights to business priorities
Analyze and translate complex data sources (e.g., surveys, behavioral data, and market intelligence) to build cohesive, evidence-based perspectives that guide product decisions
Champion user-centered decision-making by embedding research into product strategy, advocating for user needs, and influencing leaders across functions
Elevate the quantitative practice by mentoring peers, refining methods and tools, and scaling approaches that increase the visibility and impact of user insights across Firefox

What we offer

Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees
Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute)
Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together
Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
One-time home office stipend
Annual professional development budget
Quarterly well-being stipend
Considerable paid parental leave
Employee referral bonus program

Fulltime

Senior Staff Quantitative User Researcher

The Firefox User Research team champions human-centered exploration of complex p...

Location

United States; Canada , Remote

Salary:

Not provided

Mozilla

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in user research, product research, or an applied research setting or similar, with a strong focus on quantitative research
Extensive experience leading survey research across multiple phases of the product development lifecycle, using quantitative insights to influence product decisions
Deep expertise in empirical survey methods (e.g., planning, sampling, weighting, statistical analysis) and applications (e.g., discovery, product needs, prioritization, concept testing, panel surveys, intercept surveys, write-in analysis, post-release measurement)
Highly proficient in R for statistical programming and analyzing survey data
Extensive hands-on experience manipulating behavioral data using SQL and integrating into survey methods to tell a cohesive user-focused story
Demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives using quantitative data and visualizations
Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, agile environments, adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining research impact
Strong judgment in balancing research depth and speed, delivering insights that are both actionable and impactful for product and business decisions
Hands-on experience with mixed methods and qualitative research, able to collaborate with qualitative researchers to enable mixed methods research designs and roadmaps
Collaborative and influential communicator, skilled at building partnerships with cross-functional teams and driving alignment through evidence-based insights

Job Responsibility

Own strategic quantitative research initiatives from scoping business needs and designing surveys to synthesizing data and communicating actionable recommendations to influence product decisions
Utilize a variety of research methods to embed quantitative insights into the end-to-end product development lifecycle (e.g., discovery opportunity sizing, prioritization, concept testing, tracking and measurement after launch)
Partner cross-functionally at a strategic level with product, design, engineering, data science, and marketing to develop and own a research roadmap, identify high-impact research opportunities, and align insights to business priorities
Analyze and translate complex data sources (e.g., surveys, behavioral data, and market intelligence) to build cohesive, evidence-based perspectives that guide product decisions
Champion user-centered decision-making by embedding research into product strategy, advocating for user needs, and influencing leaders across functions
Elevate the quantitative practice by mentoring peers, refining methods and tools, and scaling approaches that increase the visibility and impact of user insights across Firefox

What we offer

Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees
Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting
Quarterly all-company wellness days
Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
One-time home office stipend
Annual professional development budget
Quarterly well-being stipend
Considerable paid parental leave
Employee referral bonus program

Fulltime

Sr Staff Mixed Methods User Researcher

Location

Canada; United States

Salary:

Not provided

Mozilla

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of applied research work experience (or equivalent), including strategic research leadership in complex organizations, with at least 6 years in the tech/SaaS industry
Extensive experience leading both evaluative and generative research across multiple phases of the product development lifecycle
Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, agile environments, adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining research impact
Deep expertise in qualitative methods (e.g., interviews, concept testing, usability studies) and practical experience with quantitative approaches (e.g., survey design, data analysis)
Exceptional judgment in setting research priorities at the program level, making trade-offs across multiple concurrent workstreams, and advising other researchers on method, scope, and strategic framing
Deep, current knowledge of AI tools used in research workflows, with the expertise to evaluate their outputs critically, define organizational standards for their use, and guide the team in applying them responsibly and effectively
Recognized as an internal expert in research methodology, with the ability to introduce novel approaches, advance the field, and advise others where standard methods fall short
Collaborative and influential communicator, skilled at building partnerships with cross-functional teams and driving alignment through evidence-based insights
Experienced in supporting iterative, user-centered product development, ensuring research continuously informs design and strategy
Commitment to our values: Welcoming differences

Job Responsibility

Lead the most complex, ambiguous, and highest-stakes research studies, setting the standard for research excellence and directly shaping product vision at the organisational level
Drive user-centered decision-making at the executive level, influencing directors and VPs and ensuring user needs are embedded in the long-term product and business strategy
Partner cross-functionally at a strategic level with product, design, engineering, data science, and marketing to identify high-impact research opportunities and align insights to business priorities
Integrate diverse data sources — qualitative and quantitative research, behavioral data, and market intelligence — to build cohesive, evidence-based perspectives on user experience
Leverage AI tools thoughtfully across the research workflow while applying critical review to ensure outputs are accurate
Define standards for responsible AI use in research, establishing frameworks that the broader team adopts and that position Mozilla as a leader in ethical AI-assisted research practice
Elevate the research practice by setting the methodological bar, identifying capability gaps across the team, and mentoring Staff researchers and below

What we offer

Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees
Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute)
Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together
Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
One-time home office stipend
Annual professional development budget
Quarterly well-being stipend
Considerable paid parental leave
Employee referral bonus program

Fulltime

Senior Staff Researcher

As a Senior Designated CTI Analyst (DCA) on the Unit 42 CTI Services Delivery Te...

Location

United States , Santa Clara

Salary:

139600.00 - 225775.00 USD / Year

Palo Alto Networks

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the cyber threat intelligence (CTI) field with a specialized focus on intelligence engineering and threat research
Strong understanding of security tooling, including the underlying data structures and complex data flows required for modern defense
Strong ability to architect scalable solutions to process, deduplicate, and enrich threat data, ensuring all intelligence is accurately tagged and discoverable by analytic end users
Knowledge of cyber threat actors, noteworthy attacks, and the ability to quickly recognize shifts or deviations from threat activity baselines. Ability to provide tailored defensive recommendations based on identified activity
A proven track record of proactive threat hunting within enterprise security consoles with a strong preference for experience using Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex product
Experience communicating complex threat intelligence to diverse audiences, including C-suite executives
Proven ability to operate under short-fuse deadlines, manage concurrent tasks, and thrive in complex and sometimes ambiguous situations
Deep experience with cyber threat intelligence frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and advanced analytical techniques
Previous experience supporting a customer organization as a designated resource preferred

Job Responsibility

Integrate intelligence use cases into security tooling, including data feed collation, deduplication, and the creation of threat dashboards
Correlate raw network and host-based indicators to attribute activity to specific threat actor groups, intrusion clusters, and malware families
Utilize Palo Alto Networks telemetry, commercial tools, and open-source data to identify and track threat activities of interest, pivoting between the customers findings and Palo Alto Networks telemetry
Leverage intelligence discoveries to perform threat hunts within the client’s Cortex security console
Provide tailored research and analysis for client-based Requests for Information (RFIs) to include relevant cyber threat activities, trends, or shifts in the threat landscape
Create a cyber threat profile that identifies top threats and provides tailored defensive recommendations based on their unique operational footprint
Assist in upskilling customer team capacity through mentorship sessions, and other micro-learning initiatives on best practices in CTI
Provide monthly briefings to customer leadership highlighting relevant threats, trends, and support provided

Fulltime

Senior Staff Researcher

As a Senior Designated CTI Analyst (DCA) on the Unit 42 CTI Services Delivery Te...

Location

United States , Santa Clara

Salary:

139600.00 - 225775.00 USD / Year

Palo Alto Networks Italia

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the cyber threat intelligence (CTI) field with a specialized focus on intelligence engineering and threat research
Strong understanding of security tooling, including the underlying data structures and complex data flows required for modern defense
Strong ability to architect scalable solutions to process, deduplicate, and enrich threat data, ensuring all intelligence is accurately tagged and discoverable by analytic end users
Knowledge of cyber threat actors, noteworthy attacks, and the ability to quickly recognize shifts or deviations from threat activity baselines. Ability to provide tailored defensive recommendations based on identified activity
A proven track record of proactive threat hunting within enterprise security consoles with a strong preference for experience using Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex product
Experience communicating complex threat intelligence to diverse audiences, including C-suite executives
Proven ability to operate under short-fuse deadlines, manage concurrent tasks, and thrive in complex and sometimes ambiguous situations
Deep experience with cyber threat intelligence frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and advanced analytical techniques
Previous experience supporting a customer organization as a designated resource preferred

Job Responsibility

Integrate intelligence use cases into security tooling, including data feed collation, deduplication, and the creation of threat dashboards
Correlate raw network and host-based indicators to attribute activity to specific threat actor groups, intrusion clusters, and malware families
Utilize Palo Alto Networks telemetry, commercial tools, and open-source data to identify and track threat activities of interest, pivoting between the customers findings and Palo Alto Networks telemetry
Leverage intelligence discoveries to perform threat hunts within the client’s Cortex security console
Provide tailored research and analysis for client-based Requests for Information (RFIs) to include relevant cyber threat activities, trends, or shifts in the threat landscape
Create a cyber threat profile that identifies top threats and provides tailored defensive recommendations based on their unique operational footprint
Assist in upskilling customer team capacity through mentorship sessions, and other micro-learning initiatives on best practices in CTI
Provide monthly briefings to customer leadership highlighting relevant threats, trends, and support provided

Fulltime

Principal User Experience Researcher

Principal UX Researcher – Unified Platform and Strategic Insights. As a Principa...

Location

United Kingdom , Belfast

Salary:

Not provided

Rapid7

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strategic research leadership with systems-level thinking
Deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods
Strong synthesis and insight storytelling that influences senior stakeholders and executives
Ability to drive clarity and alignment in ambiguous, complex problem spaces
Experience leading research across enterprise, multi-product, or platform environments
Proven ability to influence product strategy beyond feature-level decision making
Collaboration: Strong partnership with Staff and Principal Designers, Senior Product Managers, and Engineering Leaders
Experience embedding research insights into modular workflows, navigation structures, and AI-supported interactions
Ability to connect insights from research, analytics, feedback, and market signals into coherent strategic narratives
Experience mentoring researchers, designers, product managers, and cross-functional partners

Job Responsibility

Define and evolve the unified platform research strategy across products, personas, and workflows
Lead complex, mixed-method research that informs navigation, workflow unification, and AI-assisted experiences
Translate qualitative and quantitative evidence into clear, compelling insights that influence roadmaps, prioritisation, and investment decisions
Build research frameworks, playbooks, and enablement practices that scale research effectiveness and maturity across the organisation

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