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UX Researcher
What 27 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 32 active UX Researcher postings, User Research is the most-requested skill — in 78% of listings, ahead of UX Design and Artificial Intelligence. 27 companies are hiring right now, led by Trustpilot. 62% of UX Researcher roles now call for AI skills, and 9% are remote.
32active postings
62%ask for AI skills
9%remote
27companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| User Research | 78% | |
| UX Design | 72% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 62% | |
| Communication | 53% | |
| Collaboration | 47% | |
| Usability | 31% | |
| Qualitative Methods | 25% | |
| Influence | 25% | |
| SQL | 25% | |
| Quantitative Research | 25% | |
| Organization | 19% | |
| Python | 19% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Trustpilot | 3 |
| Esri | 2 |
| Oura | 2 |
| Okta | 2 |
| Retool | 1 |
| Gusto | 1 |