Sr. User Experience Researcher (Remote)
About The Position
We're looking for a Senior User Experience Researcher to help us deeply understand the needs, motivations, and challenges of patients, and translate those insights into product experiences that make mental health care easier to access. In this role, you will lead end-to-end research initiatives that inform product strategy and improve the patient journey. You'll partner closely with Product, Design, Engineering, and Data teams to ensure decisions are grounded in meaningful user insights and behavioral data. Beyond executing studies, you will help shape how research influences product development at Rula by identifying high-impact research opportunities, defining research roadmaps, and turning signals from users, product analytics, and feedback into insights that guide product direction. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys solving complex human problems, and is excited about using research to improve how people connect with mental health care.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in UX research, human-computer interaction, psychology, or a related field
- Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including usability testing, user interviews, surveys, behavioral analytics, and diary studies
- Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights that directly inform product decisions
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across product, design, and engineering teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor research findings for different audiences including leadership
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a high-growth startup or fast-paced product environment
- Familiarity with behavioral analytics tools such as Amplitude, Mixpanel, or Google Analytics
- Knowledge of accessibility best practices and inclusive research methodologies
- Experience working in or adjacent to healthcare, with an understanding of patient and provider workflows
Benefits
- 100% remote work environment
- Attractive pay and benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits : Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA
- 401(k) plan access
- Generous time-off policies : Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees)
- Paid parental leave : Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Support for your mental and physical health
- New hire home office stipend : Set up your workspace for success
- Quarterly department stipend : Fund team-building activities or in-person gatherings
- Wellness events and lunch & learns : Explore a variety of engaging topics
- Community and employee resource groups : Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
