Principal UX Researcher

Microsoft

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Hybrid
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$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 30, 2027

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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

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TL;DR · Principal UX Researcher

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.

What you'll do

  • Conduct multi-stage research programs to drive product strategy for AI-powered monetization experiences.
  • Perform both exploratory, generative research and rapid evaluations of prototyped ideas.
  • Analyze customer behaviors, motivations, and needs to create differentiated advantages for global users.
  • Lead research on high-visibility products involving significant risk and complexity.
  • Influence senior leadership and stakeholders at the highest levels of the organization.
  • Elevate the overall research craft and methodologies within the internal team.
  • Identify and implement innovative ways to improve research processes and team culture.

What we're looking for

  • A Doctorate and 3+ years of UX research experience, or a Master's and 4+ years, or a Bachelor's and 6+ years are required.
  • Equivalent experience to the specified degree and year combinations is accepted.
  • Expertise in advanced quantitative methods such as SEM and multivariate modeling (preferred).
  • Experience conducting pricing and preference research using conjoint, MaxDiff, or choice-based methods (preferred).
  • High level mixed methods skills including qualitative and quantitative research (preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience working in UX research or a related field (preferred).
  • Experience in B2B and B2C product spaces, AI products, and using common research tools (preferred).
  • Excellent communication, presentation, storytelling, accessibility, and inclusive design skills (preferred).

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