Rubrik · 3 hours ago
Senior User Researcher I
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $216K/yr
5+ years expRubrik is a public company on a mission to secure the world’s data. They are seeking a highly-skilled Senior User Researcher to lead impactful research that drives user-centered design and influences product strategy.
Cloud ComputingCloud Data ServicesData ManagementInformation TechnologySecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Champion End-to-End User Research: You'll drive the entire research lifecycle by defining, planning, and executing studies to build a deep, empathetic understanding of customer needs. This includes identifying research goals, selecting appropriate qualitative or quantitative methods, and advocating for a consumer-grade user experience backed by a strong portfolio of impactful work
Collaborate to Build a Strategic Roadmap: Working in close partnership with product design, development, and product teams, you will identify key research topics and build a research roadmap. You'll be responsible for communicating this plan regularly to ensure it remains relevant and aligned with team priorities
Synthesize Data into Actionable Insights: A core function is to analyze and synthesize research findings into clear design and product recommendations. You will also develop metrics to measure user experience quality, effectively communicating results to influence decisions and advocate on behalf of the customer
Execute with Methodological Rigor: You must possess the ability to independently select the correct methodological framework for any given research question. This includes managing all logistics, from participant recruitment to scheduling, while effectively navigating shifting priorities and time constraints
Integrate AI into Workflows: You are expected to have experience with critically evaluating and incorporating AI into your workflows. This includes leveraging AI-powered tools, automating workflows, and analyzing AI-driven insights to enhance problem-solving and decision-making within your role
Qualification
Required
A degree (B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, HCI, or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated expertise in an applied UX research role
5+ years of work experience conducting customer-centered research
End-to-end experience with all aspects of research (study design, recruiting, moderation, analysis, reporting and analytical tools) across multiple product areas
Deep knowledge of user interface design, usability evaluation techniques, task analysis, and experimental design
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
A strong team player who enjoys working in international, cross time-zone, cross-functional product teams and actively shaping UX strategies
Ability to drive vision and strategy discussions through research by analyzing, consolidating, or synthesizing what is known about user, product, service, or business needs
Champion End-to-End User Research: You'll drive the entire research lifecycle by defining, planning, and executing studies to build a deep, empathetic understanding of customer needs
Collaborate to Build a Strategic Roadmap: Working in close partnership with product design, development, and product teams, you will identify key research topics and build a research roadmap
Synthesize Data into Actionable Insights: A core function is to analyze and synthesize research findings into clear design and product recommendations
Execute with Methodological Rigor: You must possess the ability to independently select the correct methodological framework for any given research question
Integrate AI into Workflows: You are expected to have experience with critically evaluating and incorporating AI into your workflows
Preferred
Experience in enterprise or B2B software is a plus, but not required—what matters most is your willingness to learn new technical concepts quickly and your proactive attitude
Benefits
Bonus potential
Equity
Benefits
Company
Rubrik
Rubrik is a data security platform that delivers cyber resilience, cyber posture, and cyber recovery solutions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.55BKey Investors
MicrosoftMeros Equity Global ManagementBain Capital Ventures
2025-05-11Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-10-08Post Ipo Secondary
2024-04-25IPO
Leadership Team
Arvind Nithrakashyap
Co-Founder & CTO
Filip Verloy
Field CTO EMEA
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