Staff UX Researcher, AI

Adobe

Staff UX Researcher leading research initiatives for Adobe's future AI investments and product design. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to synthesize data and articulate findings.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $139,700 - $265,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in mixed-methods research with a focus on synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data to inform product and business strategy. Proven ability to communicate insights effectively to executive leadership and mentor junior staff in research methodologies.

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Mixed-Methods Research ExperienceGenerative AI ResearchExecutive-Level CommunicationStrategic Direction FramingCollaboration and Influence Skills

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Hard Skills

Qualitative Data SynthesisQuantitative Data AnalysisBehavioral Data InterpretationResearch Method DevelopmentResearch Study ExecutionData SynthesisResearch Plan DevelopmentProduct Strategy RecommendationsMarket ResearchUX Research

Soft Skills

TeamworkMentoringPresentation SkillsProblem FramingInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

GenAI Tools

Industry Keywords

UX ResearchMarket ResearchConsultingProduct ResearchBusiness Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Frame decision problems, not just research questions; clarify decisions, assumptions, and key tradeoffs.
Assess project scope, form appropriate research questions, and identify appropriate research methods (developing new methods if/where needed and using GenAI tools to accelerate research workflows).
Run research studies from start to finish, including developing a realistic research plan and materials, recruiting participants, and synthesizing data into actionable insights.
Build alliances across the company to identify new partners, drive teamwork, and deeply understand the business context of research problems.
Advocate for the customer by articulating research findings and product ideas through clear and insightful presentations.
Translate insights into concise, executive-ready narratives that foster alignment across product, design, and cross-functional leadership partners.
Mentor junior staff and supervise contractors/vendors on more complicated programs of study.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant hands-on mixed-methods research experience, with at least 10 years in an industry setting (e.g. UX/product research, market research, consulting, etc.)
Ability to synthesize qualitative, quantitative, and behavioral (telemetry) data into clear, evidence-based perspectives.
Proven ability to frame ambiguous product and business problems, challenge assumptions, and shape strategic direction through research.
Experience developing and communicating research-informed product and strategy recommendations, clearly articulating options, tradeoffs, and implications for leadership decisions.
Demonstrated impact on product or business strategy, including influencing roadmaps, investment decisions, or organizational alignment.
Experience researching new technologies, including Generative AI.
Strong collaboration and influence skills across research and cross-functional partners.
Executive-level communication skills, with experience delivering clear, concise narratives that drive decisions with directors, VPs, and above.

Benefits

Comp & perks

unlimited vacation days
401k matching
educational reimbursement
wellness dollars
fertility benefits
parental leave
childcare assistance
gender reassignment benefits