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Company

Dropbox · 4 hours ago

Design Researcher

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$154K/yr - $209K/yr

6+ years exp

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Growth Opportunities

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Responsibilities

Take high ownership in identifying and prioritizing research opportunities in collaboration with product teams, driving the development of 0→1 products and groundbreaking innovations.

Exhibit high agency in designing, executing, and delivering impactful research that shapes immediate product roadmaps and informs long-term strategic vision.

Implement and own robust, multi-method research studies, leveraging qualitative and quantitative methodologies to deliver comprehensive, actionable insights.

Proactively evolve and adapt research processes and practices to meet the organization’s growth, scalability needs, and dynamic priorities.

Advocate with conviction for user-centric strategies, actively shaping design and product direction with research-driven insights.

Collaborate closely across functions—research, product management, design, data science, sales, and marketing—to evaluate experiences, uncover user needs, and identify strategic product opportunities.

Own the dissemination of research findings, crafting innovative, engaging, and accessible narratives that inspire teams and drive impactful decision-making across the organization.

Qualification

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UX ResearchMixed Methods ResearchB2B ExperienceRapid ResearchCross-Functional CollaborationHCIEmerging Research MethodologiesInternational ResearchScrappy 0→1 Environment

Required

6+ years of UX Research-related work experience

Deep experience with mixed methods applied across the product development process

Experience working in B2B and enterprise environment

Thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple partner stakeholders across various functions (including but not limited to researchers, PMs, designers, data scientists, sales, marketing, engineering, etc.)

A strong communicator with the ability to influence through cross-functional collaboration skills

Clear, compelling presentation and communication style

Experience driving and supporting rapid research in a scrappy 0→1 environment

Preferred

PhD or advanced degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.

Knowledge of emerging research methodologies and techniques (e.g., AI-driven insights or biometric UX testing).

Experience in industries with complex ecosystems (e.g., fintech, healthcare, supply chain etc).

Experience conducting international or cross-cultural research to inform global product strategies.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting

Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off, paid holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and more, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh

Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance

Business Travel Protection: Travel medical and accident insurance

Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food and groceries, and much more

Parental benefits including: Parental Leave, Child and Adult Care, Day Care FSA, Fertility Benefits, Adoption and Surrogacy Support, and Lactation Support

Access to over 10,000 global co-working spaces through Gable.tomaking it easy to book flexible workspaces for collaboration or individual work

Quarterly Cell phone and internet allowance

Mental health and wellness benefits

Disability and neurodivergence support benefits

Company

Dropbox

Glassdoor

4.4

Dropbox is a smart workspace company that provides secure file sharing, collaboration, and storage solutions.

Founded in 2007

San Francisco, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.dropbox.com

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