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Lead User Experience Researcher

Lowell,MA,United StatesFull-time2026-08-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead end-to-end UX research for a 0-1 mobile network connecting frontline workers with services, translating evidence into product direction and strategy.

Role type

Senior IC mixed-methods UX researcher (0-1 product)

Builds

Frontline Worker Network (mobile app for shift/hourly employees)

Domain

HR technology / Workforce management / Fintech

Required skills

Mixed-methods research design, qualitative/quantitative analysis, multi-sided marketplace research, hard-to-reach population recruitment, AI-assisted research tools, behavioral science methods, stakeholder management, product strategy influence, team mentorship

Preferred skills

B2B/marketplace research, deskless worker research, fintech/financial wellness research, frontline workforce domain expertise, 0-1 product building, AI trust/transparency expertise

Technologies

AI-assisted research tools, mobile platforms, web applications, conversational interfaces

Responsibilities

Define research strategy and roadmap for multi-sided market programs; Research and recruit from hard-to-reach frontline worker populations; Synthesize qualitative, survey, and telemetry data to drive product adoption; Evaluate new service categories (credit, insurance) for market viability; Establish customer-centered quality measures for emerging experiences; Drive alignment through insight narratives to senior leaders; Raise methodological bar by mentoring team members in behavioral science

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities