User Experience Research Intern (Social Apps)

Location: Los Angeles, California; hybrid work with in-office collaboration required three times per week.

Salary: USD 30 per hour.

Company

hirify.global's Tinder develops a dating platform focused on human connection, behavioral science, safety, cultural nuances, and AI/ML.

What you will do

• Support live UX research projects by planning studies, recruiting participants, and running research sessions.
• Conduct usability tests and user interviews, and help design and field surveys.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify meaningful patterns.
• Translate findings into clear recommendations for Product and Design.
• Share research through written reports, creative artifacts, and presentations.
• Improve UXR documentation processes and complete and present a capstone project.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Design, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Sociology, or a related field, or a recent graduate.
• Hands-on research experience through coursework, a lab, a capstone, or a prior internship.
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative methods, including interviews, usability testing, and surveys.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage more than one project.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Curiosity about people and a collaborative, low-ego approach to working with others.

Nice to have

• Genuine interest in social apps and how Gen Z uses them.
• A portfolio or research sample, such as a case study or project writeup.

Culture & Benefits

• Internship program running from June 1 through August 31, 2027.
• Mentorship from a UXR team member and ownership of a defined project with real visibility.
• Cross-functional exposure across Product, Design, and Data Science.
• Workplace values include ownership, speed, collaboration, candor, safety, and creativity.
• Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.