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We are looking for a curious, data-savvy UX Researcher to join our team as a contactor. This is not a traditional research role — it sits at the intersection of AI-augmented research, advanced quantitative analysis, and cross-team capability building. You will help accelerate our journey toward an AI-Native research practice by bringing hard-won external experience in using AI tools within research workflows, and by embedding behavioral data fluency across the team. You will work alongside researchers, designers, and product managers — influencing how we work, not just what we deliver Must Have Technical/Functional Skills • Familiarity with research tooling: UserTesting, Qualtrics, Airtable, Maze, or similar • AI design or experience in research of product design with AI tools and integration knowledge • Must have research and product thinking • UI & UX developer and AI engineering knowledge • Design, execute, and analyze quantitative studies including large-scale surveys, concept tests, and benchmark studies [MUST HAVE] • Apply statistical methods confidently: significance testing, regression analysis, factor analysis, conjoint, MaxDiff, and more [MUST HAVE] • Build clear, insight-led outputs from quantitative data that drive product and business decisions [MUST HAVE] • Extract, interpret, and storytell with behavioral data from platforms such as Power BI, Amplitude, Mixpanel, or similar [MUST HAVE] • Triangulate product usage data with primary research to surface richer, more actionable insights [MUST HAVE] • Lead AI research initiatives end-to-end — from scoping to delivery — while actively partnering with fellow researchers throughout [MUST HAVE] • Work alongside researchers across the team to co-develop AI-assisted processes, templates, and playbooks that embed into everyday ways of working [MUST HAVE] • Identify bottlenecks in research operations and propose scalable, AI-enabled solutions developed with the team, not just handed to them • Demonstrable experience using AI tools within a research context — not just awareness, but active application [MUST HAVE] • Strong quantitative research skills: survey design, statistical analysis, and insight generation [MUST HAVE] • Hands-on experience pulling and interpreting behavioral data from Power BI, Amplitude, or equivalent platforms [MUST HAVE] • Solid grounding in mixed-methods research — you can move fluently between qual and quant [MUST HAVE] • Experi ence creating or leading AI-related research initiatives, not just participating in them [MUST HAVE] Generic Managerial Skills, If any Experience in Foresight or Strategic Foresight research — scenario planning, horizon scanning, trend analysis, or futures methodologies Location : San Jose, CA or Seattle, WA Hybrid 3 days/week in office Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 a year #LI-CM2 TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. </div

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We are looking for a curious, data-savvy UX Researcher to join our team as a contactor. This is not a
traditional research role — it sits at the intersection of AI-augmented research, advanced quantitative
analysis, and cross-team capability building.
You will help accelerate our journey toward an AI-Native research practice by bringing hard-won external
experience in using AI tools within research workflows, and by embedding behavioral data fluency across
the team. You will work alongside researchers, designers, and product managers — influencing how we
work, not just what we deliver
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Familiarity with research tooling: UserTesting, Qualtrics, Airtable, Maze, or similar
AI design or experience in research of product design with AI tools and integration knowledge
Must have research and product thinking
UI & UX developer and AI engineering knowledge
Design, execute, and analyze quantitative studies including large-scale surveys, concept tests,
and benchmark studies [MUST HAVE]
Apply statistical methods confidently: significance testing, regression analysis, factor analysis,
conjoint, MaxDiff, and more [MUST HAVE]
Build clear, insight-led outputs from quantitative data that drive product and business
decisions [MUST HAVE]
Extract, interpret, and storytell with behavioral data from platforms such as Power BI,
Amplitude, Mixpanel, or similar [MUST HAVE]
Triangulate product usage data with primary research to surface richer, more actionable
insights [MUST HAVE]
Lead AI research initiatives end-to-end — from scoping to delivery — while actively partnering
with fellow researchers throughout [MUST HAVE]

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