Human Factors Resaercher

About Position: Job Title:Human Factor Researcher Location: Bay Area, CA - Hybrid Duration: 12 Months with possibility of extension Employment Type: Contract Responsibilities Design and execute user research studies with external participants Create and execute on a UX research strategy, including identifying new opportunities for high-impact research and executing on them Partner closely with Design, PM, and Engineering leaders to drive product strategy and ensure product excellence Understand and incorporate technical and business requirements into research Advocate for research findings to diverse audiences through written reports, oral presentations, and other effective methods Provide a strong user-focused point of view in product discussions, design reviews, and strategic research planning Deliver impact by advocating for the user in key business decisions Be curious, ask questions, and challenge the status quo Contribute to a vibrant and supportive team culture Minimum Qualifications Experience with research design utilizing various methods including but not limited to usability studies, contextual inquiry, concept testing, and surveys Relevant product research experience in a foundational/generative setting Experience with every stage of research, from scoping, planning, and recruiting to execution and reporting Experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices Experience working closely with product managers, UX designers, and engineers to inform product direction Clear communication Resourceful problem solving Bonus Qualifications Experience conducting research on GenAI, Augmented Reality, or Hardware devices Human Factors & Ergonomics research background or expertise A passion for creating high quality and actionable insights in a very ambiguous and undefined space Comfortable with the fast-changing priorities of shipping the first version of a product Super collaborative and open to learning a new style of research and deliverable crafting

Created: 2026-03-10