Title: UX Researcher III

Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)

Duration: 12 months

Compensation: $53 – $73/hr

Work Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Title: UX Researcher III

We are seeking a UX Researcher III to support the development of next-generation AI-powered wearables and communication experiences. This role will focus on understanding how users perceive, interact with, and benefit from emerging speech, audio, and human-AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Design and conduct user research to support the development of AI-powered wearable experiences, with a focus on speech communication and human-AI interaction.
• Lead lab-based experiments, surveys, statistical analyses, and other quantitative research activities.
• Supplement quantitative studies with qualitative methods such as interviews, diary studies, and usability testing.
• Evaluate audio, communication, and device-based experiences to understand user behavior, perception, needs, and pain points.
• Conduct literature reviews, study planning, piloting, participant data collection, data analysis, and reporting.
• Translate complex research findings into clear, measurable, and actionable recommendations.
• Communicate insights effectively to product managers, engineers, researchers, scientists, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to influence product development and the integration of future wearable technology experiences.
• Independently manage end-to-end research projects while contributing to broader research plans and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cognitive Psychology, Linguistics, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related research field.
• 2+ years of applied research experience in an industry environment, preferably involving consumer products, in addition to relevant academic research experience.
• Strong experience with mixed-methods research, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
• Demonstrated proficiency in experimental design, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, survey research, and behavioral data analysis.
• Proficiency in statistical programming and data visualization using R or Python.
• Experience conducting lab-based perceptual or behavioral studies.
• Relevant research experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Speech communication
  • Voice-based AI
  • Speech production
  • Linguistics or speech sciences
  • Human-AI interaction
  • Audio or communication technologies
• Experience independently managing research projects from study design through analysis and reporting.
• At least one year of experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Redmond, Washington, with occasional travel to nearby laboratory facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Linguistics, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related discipline.
• Experience conducting behavioral or attitudinal research involving wearable technologies such as smart glasses, headphones, earbuds, or smart watches.
• Experience researching speech communication, conversational systems, voice interfaces, or AI-assisted communication.
• Advanced statistical modeling and data visualization experience using R or Python.
• Experience working with early-stage prototypes, emerging technologies, or research-driven product development.
• Experience synthesizing quantitative and qualitative findings to influence product direction.
• Proficiency with qualitative methods, including interviews, diary studies, and usability testing.
• Ability to tailor research findings and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Previous experience in consumer technology, AI, audio, wearables, AR/VR, or related product environments.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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