Notion · 2 weeks ago
UX Research Intern (Summer 2026)
San Francisco, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$57/hr - $65/hr
Start in 2026 SpringNotion helps build beautiful tools for life’s work and is seeking a UX Research Intern to support their product growth strategy. The intern will independently run research projects, translating stakeholder needs into research plans and delivering insights that influence product strategy.
AppsCollaborationProduct ManagementReal TimeSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and conduct research studies to understand user behavior, needs, and how to improve their experience with Notion
Translate research findings into clear, actionable recommendations that inform product strategy and design decisions
Partner closely with cross-functional teams across Product, Design, Data Science, and Engineering to frame research questions and drive impact
Build relationships with stakeholders across the organization, learning to tailor your message for a variety of audiences – designers, engineers, executives – to ensure it lands
Contribute to how we understand and measure the value people get from Notion
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in a research-oriented field (e.g. HCI, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Sociology, Business, or related disciplines), with graduation in 2026 or 2027
At least one prior internship or substantial research experience that demonstrates your ability to work independently and deliver results
Available for a full-time internship from May–September 2026, with the ability to work onsite in our San Francisco office
Strong research craft: You can independently design and execute studies from start to finish. You understand the strengths and limitations of various qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g. user interviews, usability testing, surveys) and know when to apply each to deliver the right insights
Effective communication: You can distill complex data into clear, coherent narratives and explain your insights to cross-functional partners, both in writing and verbally
Team player: You enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to accomplish shared goals, and you care about learning, growing, and helping others to do the same
Product and business sense: You understand how research connects to business outcomes and can prioritize what matters most
Adaptive problem-solving: You can navigate uncertainty, adapt to shifting priorities, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Familiarity with the software landscape that powers modern knowledge work and curiosity about how people adopt new technologies
Curiosity about AI and experience using AI tools to accelerate or improve your work
You use Notion to organize your life or work (and have opinions on how it could be better!)
Benefits
Highly competitive cash compensation
Equity
Benefits
Company
Notion
Notion is a workspace platform that offers note-taking, collaboration, task management, wikis, and databases.
Founded in 2016
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (31)
2024 (23)
2023 (9)
2022 (22)
2021 (7)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$343.2MKey Investors
Index VenturesFirst Round Capital
2025-12-15Secondary Market
2021-10-08Series C· $275M
2020-04-02Series B· $50M
Leadership Team
Akshay Kothari
COO
Ha Nguyen
Global Head of Demand Generation
Recent News
TechRadar.com
2026-01-04
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