This role pays more than
72%
of similar roles. Most pay
$174,543–$254,800
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$249k
versus about
$215k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Arm Holdings
Arm Holdings plc is a leading British semiconductor and software design firm, established in 1990 and recognized for developing energy-efficient processor architectures that power nearly all smartphones and a vast range of IoT and computing devices.
Arm Holdings currently has
39 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$208,450–$282,050
across 38 roles with salary data.
As a Principal UX Researcher on the AI & Developer Platforms team, you will lead high-impact research focused on how developers build, optimize, and deploy AI-enabled software across the ecosystem. You will study developer surfaces including tools, GUIs, CLIs, APIs, documentation, runtimes, and agent-mediated workflows to define what developer experience means while navigating hardware targets, performance tradeoffs, and deployment environments. Your role involves identifying high-value research questions, translating findings into design principles, and influencing product direction through evidence-based recommendations. You will utilize qualitative and quantitative research methods to address complex problems in AI platforms and technical ecosystems. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in developer tooling, systems thinking, and the ability to advocate for developer needs within leadership forums while navigating the complexities of hardware-aware software and automated workflows to improve confidence and efficiency.
Voice User Interface
Conversational AI
Natural Language Processing
Machine Learning
Generative AI
Human-Centered Design
UX Design
Interaction Design
Multimodal Interaction
Alexa Skills
Google Assistant
Agile
User Research
Usability Testing
HCI