TL;DR

Senior Qualitative UX Researcher (AI, Music): Leading end-to-end qualitative research to accelerate product development and iterate faster on an AI music platform with an accent on user interviews, usability tests, and diary studies across mobile, web, and platform experiences. Focus on synthesizing findings into clear, actionable insights and shaping roadmap decisions by advocating for the user.

Location: This is an in-person role working at our SF office location. Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Compensation: $165,000–$210,000

Company

%hirify_global% is a music company built to amplify imagination, powered by the world’s most advanced AI music model.

What you will do

Lead end-to-end qualitative research including user interviews, usability tests, and diary studies across mobile, web, and platform experiences.
Support weekly research cycles across product and marketing initiatives to validate concepts and improve features.
Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering to scope research, identify learning goals, and synthesize findings.
Develop and deploy surveys that complement qualitative findings and provide lightweight validation for hypotheses.
Deliver compelling reports, presentations, and workshops that inspire action and shape roadmap decisions.
Advocate for the user across all touchpoints, from onboarding to remix tools to artist interactions.
Help establish and evolve research best practices and scalable processes to support rapid experimentation.

Requirements

5+ years of industry experience in UX research with a strong focus on qualitative methods in fast-paced environments.
BA or equivalent experience in HCI, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field.
Deep expertise in qualitative research design, execution, and synthesis.
Solid working knowledge of survey tools and basic statistical analysis.
Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to distill complexity into clarity.
Experience working collaboratively across design, product, and engineering teams.
A proactive, flexible mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.

Nice to have

Experience in being the single researcher at a startup.
Experience in music production tools such as Ableton, Logic Pro, Pro-Tools.
Familiarity with AI and generative technologies in product experiences.
PhD in HCI, Psychology, or related field.

Culture & Benefits

Company Equity Package.
401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k).
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options).
11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time.
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Creative Education Stipend.
Generous Commuter Allowance.
In-Office Lunch (5 days per week).