UX Researcher, AI

GitLab; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm is looking for a UX Researcher to support their AI domain. This role focuses on conducting mixed-methods research, collaborating with design and product teams, and influencing product direction. The ideal candidate is empathetic, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position is fully remote, ideal for candidates with experience in enterprise developer tools. Join the team and help shape the future of AI-powered software development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment.
• Experience conducting remote research.
• Experience with enterprise and developer tooling products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all stages of UX research.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers on research projects.
• Communicate project statuses and updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Empathetic

Curious

Open-minded

Deep experience running mixed-methods research

Ability to pivot quickly

Job description

Remote, Canada; Remote, EMEA; Remote, US

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

About the Role

You’ll be joining GitLab’s UX Research team, supporting our core AI domain - working on features like Duo Agent Platform, GitLab Knowledge Graph, and Agent Marketplace to name a few.

We’re looking for someone who can balance speed with rigor - moving quickly when needed while ensuring research quality. You’ll lead tactical studies (helping teams make fast decisions) and contribute to strategic research (shaping our AI product direction). This role requires comfort with ambiguity and the ability to adapt your approach based on team needs and timelines.

You’ll work alongside Senior and Staff UX Researchers who will support your growth, while building strong collaborative relationships with your Product Design and Product Management counterparts.

What makes this role unique

• Focus on AI/ML product research for enterprise developer tools
• Opportunity to shape how developers experience AI-powered features
• Fast-paced environment where research directly influences design decisions
• Work on cutting-edge AI UX challenges

What you’ll bring

• Empathetic, curious and open-minded.
• Deep experience running mixed-methods research.
• Experience working directly with stakeholders and be comfortable guiding them to the most appropriate research approach (in particular if they have a different opinion).
• Experience working in a highly iterative, fast paced environment, and have the ability to pivot with sudden changes in direction.
• Ability to ramp up to a highly technical domain quickly.
• Share our values , and work in accordance with those values.
• Able to conduct research in a fully remote setting.
• Experience working on enterprise and/or developer tooling products is a plus.
• Experience working on AI products, particularly for enterprise dev tooling, is a plus.

What you’ll do

• Be the expert on the users within your allocated area of coverage: know how they use the GitLab, their pain points, their workflows, etc.
• Collaborate with GitLab designers, product managers and engineers on a wide array of research projects.
• Conduct all stages of UX research: identifying, planning, driving, conducting, analyzing, and reporting out insights.
• Use a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods to apply to research questions.
• Communicate out statuses and updates of project work to stakeholders.

The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. This range is intended to reflect the role's base salary rate in locations throughout the US. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, alignment with market data, and geographic location. The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

Country Hiring Guidelines

GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.

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