Strava · 1 day ago
Staff UX/Product Researcher
Strava SF
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$235K/yr - $260K/yr
6+ years expStrava is an app for active people, serving over 180 million athletes globally. They are seeking a Staff UX/Product Researcher to lead research initiatives in Community Engagement and Trust & Safety, ensuring user-centered decisions that enhance their platform and foster a supportive community.
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Responsibilities
Build and lead the research vertical for Trust & Safety and Community Engagement, guiding Strava towards best research practices in this area, thought leadership and implementing a high degree of sophistication in this area
Identify, prioritize, and lead research roadmaps that have a tangible impact on company and product strategy, user satisfaction and business outcomes in partnership with stakeholders and the research team
Lead high-visibility research projects, collaborating closely with cross functional partners such as: Design, Product Management, Data Science, Engineering, Marketing, Policy, etc
Identify best opportunities and practices for socialization of research insights, and forge high-trust relationships with colleagues, fostering collaboration and innovation. By doing so, you influence cross-functional partners to act on research insights by providing clear, actionable recommendations and relevant business context
Qualification
Required
6+ yrs of experience in product research and/or user experience (UX) research roles, with particular expertise and hands-on experience leading end-to-end research studies in the field of Trust & Safety, both in house and with external agencies or university partnerships
An advanced degree in psychology, social sciences, human-computer interaction, cognitive science, statistics, or a related field
A full range of a methodological toolkit that includes both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and solid research expertise
Exceptional communication skills, adept at translating data into actionable insights both verbally and in writing and expertise in data-driven storytelling, transforming raw data into compelling narratives and visualizations
Preferred
Experience with conducting research with teens and young adults is a plus
Company
Strava
Strava is a social fitness app that tracks running, cycling, and workouts, connecting athletes.
201-500 employees
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2025 (14)
2024 (5)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$151.85MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalJackson Square VenturesMadrone Capital Partners
2025-05-22Series Unknown
2025-05-22Debt Financing
2020-11-17Series F· $110M
Leadership Team
Michael Martin
CEO & Board Member
Rob Terrell
Chief Technology Officer
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