Skill
Qualitative Research
Data Science, Analytics and AI/ML
Qualitative Research is a methodology used to explore and understand human behavior, opinions, and experiences through non-numerical data such as interviews, focus groups, observations, and open-ended surveys. It's used by social scientists, market researchers, UX researchers, and academics to gain in-depth insights into motivations and context rather than statistical trends. Common techniques include thematic analysis, grounded theory, and ethnography.
Qualitative Research in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open roles requiring Qualitative Research (12)
Social Scientist
Internal Revenue Service
Washington, DC · $133,007 – $187,093
This role leads complex social science research projects for the IRS's Taxpayer Services division, analyzing taxpayer behavior and economic patterns to inform policy and operations. It suits experienced researchers comfortable with statistical analysis, research methodology, and advising senior management on social and economic insights.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Senior Product Designer, Knowledge Graph | NASA | Remote
Grafana Labs
Full-time · United States (Remote) · $143,000 – $180,000
Grafana Labs seeks a Senior Product Designer to craft user interfaces for their Knowledge Graph platform, which helps engineers visualize system dependencies and resolve incidents faster. This role suits experienced B2B/enterprise designers comfortable with technical complexity, remote collaboration, and designing for highly skilled users in observability and infrastructure spaces.
Listed on Grafana Labs’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Principal, User Research
Mural
United States Remote · $171,598 – $245,140
Lead user research and build a foundational research practice at a collaboration software company, conducting mixed-methods studies that inform product strategy and long-term vision. This role suits experienced researchers ready to combine individual research work with mentoring and scaling research culture across a growing organization.
Listed on Mural’s careers site · Apply there ↗
User Experience Researcher, Platform
Menlo Ventures Portfolio
New York, NY · $305,000 – $385,000
This senior UX researcher role focuses on understanding the needs of developers and enterprises building on Anthropic's Claude platform, combining qualitative and quantitative research methods to shape product strategy. The position suits experienced researchers with technical backgrounds who can operate independently, work closely with engineering-led teams, and leverage AI tools to drive research innovation in a fast-moving space.
Listed on Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Sr. UX Researcher - Patient (Remote)
Rula
Full-time · Remote - United States · $166,000 – $203,000
This senior UX research role focuses on understanding and improving how patients discover, book, and begin mental healthcare services at Rula. You'll lead research across qualitative and quantitative methods to uncover what builds trust and confidence in the patient journey, translating insights into product recommendations that drive measurable impact.
Listed on Rula’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Research Director, Audience Insights, Content Insights
The New York Times Company
Full-time · New York, NY · $160,000 – $205,000
This role leads video measurement and audience research at the New York Times, using surveys and data analysis to inform decisions about video content creation, distribution, and editorial strategy. It suits experienced market or user researchers who can blend quantitative and qualitative methods to drive insights across multiple projects.
Listed on The New York Times Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Lead, Design
Nextdoor
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $240,000 – $275,000
A design leadership role at a neighborhood-focused social platform seeking someone to mentor a team of product designers, run design critiques, and balance quality with shipping velocity across consumer-facing features. This position suits an experienced design manager who wants to influence craft standards while staying hands-on and working in a hybrid environment across multiple office locations.
Listed on Nextdoor’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Staff Design Researcher - Data and Growth Experiences
Intuit
Mountain View, CA · $188,500 – $255,000
Intuit is seeking a senior design researcher to guide product direction across two portfolio teams, turning research insights into strategic decisions that reach millions of users. This role suits an experienced researcher comfortable with independence, business strategy, and the full range of qualitative and quantitative methods, who can influence executives and mentor teams.
Listed on Intuit’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior UX Researcher
Oura
San Francisco, CA
Oura seeks a senior researcher to investigate how people interpret and trust AI-powered health recommendations, working across product, design, data science, and clinical teams to define what makes algorithmic guidance feel understandable and trustworthy. This role shapes research methods for personalization and adaptive experiences in a high-stakes health context.
Listed on Oura’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Manager, Consumer Insights
Harry's
Full-time · New York, NY · $147,500 – $160,000
Lead consumer research and competitive analysis for Harry's men's grooming brand, translating market learning into product and marketing strategy. This role suits an experienced market researcher who thrives on uncovering unmet customer needs and influencing cross-functional teams with data-driven recommendations.
Listed on Harry's’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Qualitative Research
Measured from the 12 open roles that name Qualitative Research — not from a curated list.
- Quantitative Research10 roles83.3%
- Survey Design6 roles50.0%
- Data Analysis4 roles33.3%
- User Research4 roles33.3%
- Usability Testing3 roles25.0%
Roles that use Qualitative Research
Employers hiring for Qualitative Research
10 in total, most open roles first.
- The New York Times Company3 roles
- GLGrafana Labs1 role
- HHarry's1 role
- ISInternal Revenue Service1 role
- Intuit1 role
- MPMenlo Ventures Portfolio1 role
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