UX Researcher, Internal Tools and AI

PAY RANGE: $50 - $60/hr.

DURATION: 6 MonthsTOP 3 SKILLS:5+ years of relevant work experienceExperience working with enterprise or internal usersExperience working with technical users and productsPOSITION SUMMARY:As the contracting UX Researcher, you will help guide design, product, and engineering teams towards the development of a suite of tools designed to support our internal workforce. You will play a pivotal role in building personas for internal user groups, ideating on unified solutions, and assisting our cross-functional partners in solving the right problems, not just their symptoms. We are looking for a person like you who is hungry for knowledge, prepared to ask the hard questions and challenge existing assumptions, and wants to help the team see the forest from the trees. The Research team centers itself on creating an inclusive and psychologically safe environment that drives success for individuals and the team. We strive to be good collaborators who help cross-functional teams solve problems for users and customers. A requirement for our success is our ability to welcome all relevant parties into our process. We trust one another and our partners, while also understanding that different points of view enhance insights. A researcher for this role will be capable of future thinking and planning for the unknown.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead kick-off meetings with cross-functional teams using collaboration methods to uncover the root problem and gain alignment with stakeholders. Select the appropriate research methods to understand the customer and company representatives to address primary and secondary needs; likely through use of diary studies, observations, interviews, and workflow diagramming. Conduct research that allows the team to gain clarity into how internal users work and identify unmet needs and pain points to guide the development of tools and organizational changes that will improve operational efficiency and progress towards milestones and goals. Deliver insights with appropriate narrative framing to guide immediate changes, the team's vision, and roadmap decisions. Present findings and recommendations to improve the experiences of users; be a staunch advocate for users in cross-functional meetings, and raise questions or challenge assumptions that are not in the best interest of our users. Manage expectations and interests of a diverse set of stakeholders while maintaining a human-centered posture.

QUALIFICATIONS: 5+ years of relevant work experienceExperience working with enterprise or internal usersExperience working with technical users and products Bonus Qualifications Experience building end-to-end solutions with AIExperience researching and/or designing for a wide range of users and abilities Experience working on product suites or tools that work together Experience working with tools used in field operations Experience working with autonomous vehicles or related systemsEDUCATION:Master's or PhD in a related fieldBENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching. IND123BENEFITS SUMMARY:Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching. FAIR CHANCE POLICY:Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.