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Senior UX Researcher – Friendship & Community
| Company | Bumble |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $107000 – $132000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 6+ years of UX research experience
- Experience on consumer products
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Strong command of both qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Experience conducting tactical research as well as shaping strategic direction
- Ability to support and upskill cross-functional teams to conduct research independently where relevant
- Collaborative approach and excellent communication skills at multiple levels
- Interest in how technology supports real-world experiences – especially friendship, community, and events
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct research across the product lifecycle, from foundational discovery to tactical validation
- Identify and prioritise user needs, behaviours, and opportunities related to friendship, in-person connection, and community experiences
- Bring clarity to complex, ambiguous problem spaces through rigorous, human-centred research
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to shape product strategy and day-to-day decisions
- Support and enable team members to conduct their own research, creating tools and guidance where needed
- Champion research best practices and help build a culture of learning and curiosity across the team
- Synthesise findings into actionable insights, frameworks, and artefacts that influence decisions at all levels
Preferred Qualifications
- Bonus: Experience working on 0–1, early stage, or evolving products
- Experience working on Social/Community platforms
