Staff Researcher (AI)

TL;DR

Staff Researcher (AI): Leads complex, multi-phase mixed-methods research to shape strategic product and business decisions for an AI-native Digital Experience Platform, with an accent on quantitative rigor, advanced data analysis, and designing and deploying best-in-class survey methods. Focus on turning ambiguous questions into structured learning agendas, integrating quant and qual into cohesive insight narratives, and innovating with AI to transform research speed, quality, and impact.

Location: Remote-first (United States; BC & ON, Canada)

Salary: United States Zone A: $161,700 - $204,000 USD, Zone B: $151,300 - $191,800 USD, Zone C: $141,900 - $179,500 USD. Canada: $183,300 - $232,200 CAD.

Company

hirify.global is building the world’s leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform as a remote-first company.

What you will do

• Lead complex, strategic mixed-methods research programs addressing ambiguous, high-impact questions across product pillars.
• Design and deploy advanced quantitative studies, including statistically robust survey methods and data analysis.
• Conduct nuanced qualitative research, such as in-depth interviews and generative exploration, to clarify user needs and motivations.
• Synthesize diverse data types (qual, quant, behavioral logs, market research) into crisp, decision-ready strategic insights.
• Elevate research systems, standards, and practices, partnering with Research Ops and improving quant literacy.
• Drive AI-native research innovation by using AI as a core workflow component and establishing ethical standards.
• Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional partners in methodological rigor and effective storytelling.

Requirements

• Graduate degree or 8+ years in user research, market research, consumer insights, behavioral science, or similar mixed-methods roles.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-method studies with high ambiguity and business stakes.
• Astute business acumen and experience conducting research on B2B/SaaS products and business models.
• Robust quantitative skills, especially programmatic survey design and data analysis, and dynamic qualitative methods.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders across various groups.
• AI-native mindset: comfortable using AI as a core component of research workflows and capable of transformative AI usage.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture built on trust, transparency, and creativity.
• Equity (RSUs) in the company for all permanent employees.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with hirify.global covering most premiums.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and additional paid leave for birthing parents.
• Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program for recharging.
• Access to mental health resources, therapy, and coaching.
• 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year) in the U.S., and support for retirement savings globally.
• Monthly localized stipends for work and wellness expenses, from Wi-Fi to workouts.