UX Researcher
Brings rigorous user knowledge: qualitative and quantitative studies that de-risk product decisions.
Why this hire matters.
Every engineering quarter invested in a false hypothesis costs hundreds of thousands of euros. The UX researcher is your de-risking mechanism: confronting internal convictions with user reality, with a method that separates what people say from what they do. Without one, 'research' amounts to three biased customer calls confirming what you wanted to hear. With one, the big decisions — new market, redesign, pricing — rest on reliable signals. Their deliverable isn't the report but the decision changed. When hiring, test the ability to match method to question and timeline (a week of guerrilla testing sometimes beats a perfect two-month study), and to land insights in the roadmap rather than a forgotten slide.
Key missions.
- Frame research questions with product and design
- Run qualitative studies (interviews, usability tests)
- Run quantitative studies (surveys, tree tests, analytics)
- Synthesize and share actionable insights
- Build the user-knowledge repository
- Train PMs and designers in continuous research
- Prioritize studies by decision risk
Skills.
Technical skills
- Qualitative and quantitative methods
- Bias-free study design
- Analysis and synthesis
- Basic statistics
- Remote testing tools
Expected qualities
- Listening
- Neutrality
- Decision influence
- Communication
Common stack
Salaries 2025-2026
| Level | Experience | Annual gross base |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | 35–45 k€ |
| Mid-level | 2-5 yrs | 45–58 k€ |
| Senior | 5-8 yrs | 58–70 k€ |
| Lead | 8+ yrs | 70–90 k€ |
Paris market ranges, 2025-2026.
Outside the Paris region, expect 10 to 20 % less.
Sources : salerya 2026 (médiane 42k) · Data Recrutement 2026 · The Product Crew 2025
Hiring this profile.
Typical background
Cognitive science, psychology, ergonomics or design — completed by real field practice. Studies run and their impact make the CV.
When to hire
When high-stakes decisions multiply and PMs/designers no longer have time to do the research themselves — often Series B, after 3-4 designers.
Career path
Senior → Lead Research → Head of Research/Design, or a move to product management.