Principal UX Researcher
Microsoft
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This role pays less than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $177,250–$248,637 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $213k for comparable roles.
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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
Microsoft currently has 648 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $119,800–$234,700 across 615 roles with salary data.
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Principal UX Researcher joins the Design, Research & Content team to shape next-generation AI-powered experiences focused on monetization. This role involves conducting exploratory and generative research alongside rapid evaluations of prototyped ideas to uncover unspoken user needs and beliefs. The researcher will drive product strategy through multi-stage programs, lead high-visibility initiatives with significant complexity, and influence organizational leadership while elevating the team's overall research craft. Day-to-day work includes identifying new opportunities for process improvement and collaborating across disciplines from early stages to final implementation. The ideal candidate is a mixed methods researcher skilled in interviews and deep data analysis. Required expertise includes advanced quantitative methods like SEM and multivariate modeling, alongside pricing and preference research using conjoint, MaxDiff, or choice-based methods. This role addresses the technical challenge of building seamless experiences for advertisers, creators, sellers, and consumers within the AI era.
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