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UX Researcher

ApTask Global WorkforceMenlo Park, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 9 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid UX Researcher role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading technology firm, honing your skills across diverse research methods and collaborating with dynamic cross-functional teams. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong foundation in UX research and a passion for translating user insights into actionable product improvements, with the flexibility to work from Menlo Park, Seattle, or New York. This contract position is an excellent chance to gain valuable experience with a reputable company.

Quick Overview

Salary
$110/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Menlo Park, CA, United States
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a UX Researcher - Remote for a contract position with a Leading Technology Firm located in Menlo Park, CA, Seattle, WA, or New York, NY. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity.

In this role, you will support product and experience research across the client's family of products. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to help identify user needs, evaluate concepts and experiences, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations. This is a temporary assignment covering a leave of absence.

Responsibilities:
  • Plan and execute end-to-end UX research using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative methods (e.g., interviews, usability testing, diary studies, surveys, concept testing)
  • Develop research plans, discussion guides, and study materials aligned to project goals
  • Conduct analysis and synthesize findings into insights, frameworks, and recommendations, utilizing AI tools in each phase of the research workflow
  • Present research findings to stakeholders in clear, concise deliverables (readouts, reports, and/or workshops)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., Product, Design, Content, Data Science) to inform product direction and improve user experience
  • Support rapid research cycles to inform iterative product development

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 10+ years of experience or 5+ years of experience conducting UX research or human-centered research (industry, consulting, or equivalent)
  • Strong quantitative research skills designing, fielding, and analyzing large/complex surveys
  • Core UX research craft: method selection, translating findings into actionable product/design recommendations
  • Strong stakeholder influence with the ability to build relationships with and present to leadership
  • Prior experience working with our client is required

Desired skills:
  • Strong sense of curiosity; receptive to feedback; comfortable with ambiguity
  • Vendor/supplier management, including giving performance feedback
  • Mixed-method and qualitative depth
  • Tracker build experience
  • Familiarity with our client's AI and consumer/messaging domain
  • AI native

Pay range: up to $109.95 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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