User Experience Researcher

This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to our Client, a Fortune 500 Tech Firm.

We are seeking a contract UX Researcher to join our client for a 9-month engagement. In this role, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams to drive research that informs product strategy and design for products that impact the experiences of millions of consumers, creators and businesses on a global scale. You will leverage a range of qualitative methods to generate actionable insights that help shape the future of our client's business solutions for advertisers, consumers and creators. Our research methods range from generative to evaluative, ethnography to experimentation, and involves collaboration between stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, engineers, and data scientists to identify and prioritize impactful research questions for products globally, but with an APAC focus.


• Design and execute end-to-end research studies using a variety of methods (e.g., interviews, surveys, usability testing, field studies, concept testing).


• Synthesize and communicate research findings in compelling, actionable ways to influence product direction and strategy.


• Advocate for the needs and perspectives of businesses and advertisers in the APAC region.


• Manage multiple research projects simultaneously, balancing short-term needs with long-term strategic goals.


• Work with research vendors as needed to augment research capacity.


• Contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration within the UX Research team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human behavior - related field or relevant


• 3+ years of experience in applied product or user experience research.


• Demonstrated experience with qualitative research methods


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to diverse audiences.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.


• Experience translating research findings into strategic recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant field


• 5+ years of experience in applied product research.


• Experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods.


• Familiarity with e-commerce, advertising industry or digital marketing product development.


• Experience working with international stakeholders and understanding of regional business needs.


• Experience partnering with research vendors to set direction, ensure execution quality, and drive effective deliverables.