Senior UX Researcher, Consumer Product

Reddit, Inc.

Senior UX Researcher leading impactful research for Reddit’s consumer product experiences. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to influence product strategy and user engagement.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $167,500 - $234,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in leading qualitative and mixed-methods UX research to inform product strategy, with a strong ability to synthesize insights into actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams. Proven experience in influencing product direction and understanding user behavior through rigorous research methodologies.

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Qualitative Research MethodsMixed-Methods ResearchUser Experience ResearchProduct Strategy InfluenceCommunication and Storytelling

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Hard Skills

User ResearchUsability StudiesConcept TestingDiary StudiesBehavioral Data AnalysisSurvey DesignExperimentationData SynthesisProduct MetricsEngagement Metrics

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStorytellingIndependent WorkAdaptabilityPrioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreePh.D.

Industry Keywords

Human-Computer InteractionPsychologyBehavioral ScienceCognitive ScienceSociologyStatisticsConsumer-Focused ResearchProduct Development Lifecycle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead high-impact foundational, generative, and evaluative research that informs strategy for Reddit’s consumer product experiences.
Investigate user behaviors, motivations, and needs across key discovery, consumption, engagement, and contribution experiences.
Design and execute rigorous qualitative research, including interviews, usability studies, concept testing, diary studies, and other methods appropriate to the product question.
Integrate qualitative insights with quantitative signals, behavioral data, surveys, experimentation, and product metrics to develop a holistic understanding of user behavior.
Partner closely with product, design, engineering, data science, and other cross-functional teams to shape roadmaps, identify opportunities, and influence product direction.
Communicate research findings through clear narratives, actionable recommendations, and compelling storytelling tailored to cross-functional partners and leadership audiences.
Proactively identify research opportunities across a broad product area and help teams connect user insights to product impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree, Ph.D., or equivalent experience in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Sociology, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
6+ years of experience conducting consumer-focused UX research, preferably as an embedded researcher on a product team.
Deep expertise in qualitative research methods and strong judgment about when to apply different methods across the product development lifecycle.
Fluency with mixed-methods research, including the ability to connect qualitative insights with quantitative data, product metrics, survey findings, or experimentation results.
Demonstrated experience influencing product strategy and driving product or user experience impact through research.
Strong product sense, including comfort working with engagement metrics, experimentation, tradeoffs, and ambiguous product questions.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to synthesize complex findings into clear recommendations for cross-functional and leadership audiences.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt as product and business needs evolve.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
401k with Employer Match
Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
Family Planning Support
Gender-Affirming Care
Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
Generous Paid Parental Leave