Staff UX Researcher, Incubations (Mixed Methods)

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AirbnbConsumer products
US - Remote EligibleFull-TimeStaff
Salary180,000 - 224,000 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
10+ years of research experience
Required Skills
SQL

Requirements

  • Have 10+ years of research experience.
  • Bring expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
  • Have experience using AI tools for user research.
  • Be able to run statistical analyses and design and analyze surveys.
  • Be able to lead foundational qualitative studies.
  • Have a track record of delivering insights in ambiguous, early-stage, or fast-changing problem spaces.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work directly with senior leadership and influence strategy.
  • Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be able to own multiple projects at different stages simultaneously.
  • Experience with 0-to-1 or incubation products is a bonus.
  • Familiarity with Claude Code, SQL, and working directly with data is a bonus.
  • A background in consumer products or hospitality is a bonus.
  • A degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Statistics, or equivalent practical experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end research for new incubation areas, from framing questions to delivering recommendations.
  • Select and use qualitative and quantitative methods to deliver fast, actionable insights.
  • Triangulate across data sources and past learnings to identify relevant signals.
  • Balance quick reads with deeper studies while maintaining research quality.
  • Partner with Product, Design, Business Operations, and Data Science to shape strategy.
  • Communicate research findings to stakeholders at every level, including senior executives.
  • Develop narratives that make users' needs, pain points, and opportunities clear.
  • Lead brainstorming sessions and workshops to translate research insights into product decisions and strategy.
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