UX Researcher IV - GenAI

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)