Principal User Experience Researcher

PR Girl Manifesto; Texas; On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments is seeking a Principal UX Researcher to advance design and product outcomes through rigorous qualitative and quantitative research. You will own focused research areas, partner with Product, Design and Content teams, and deliver insights that shape strategy and experiences.

With 7+ years in UX research, you will conduct interviews, usability tests, surveys, and JTBD studies, translating findings into actionable recommendations that improve customer outcomes and business

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven experience conducting/leading design or UX research efforts.
• BA/BS or MA/MS in Design, Human Factors, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Proven ability to design and execute qualitative and quantitative research methods (1:1 interviews, usability testing, surveys).
• Experience with Jobs to Be Done framework and research synthesis.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own an area of focus and prioritize research that drives user and business outcomes.
• Collaborate daily with Product, Design and Content stakeholders to align on priorities.
• Scope studies, define objectives, questions, constraints, and approach.
• Execute projects independently with minimal oversight.
• Share insights and recommendations to influence product strategy and design.

Skills

UX Research

Qualitative Methods

Quantitative Methods

Jobs to Be Done

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Growth Mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Design, Human Factors, Psychology, or related field

Experience in Design Research leadership

Job description

# Principal User Experience ResearcherFidelity InvestmentsWestlake, TXFull-TimeOct 14, 2026Marketing## Job Description**Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.**### ### Job Description:As a member of the User Experience Research Team, you will contribute to Fidelity's future growth by understanding people and their needs. Your research will inform and inspire our business and design leaders to improve current offerings and develop new products that help people achieve their financial goals. You will plan and conduct various types of qualitative and quantitative customer research, identify problems from the user's point of view, develop insights and opportunity areas, and test new ideas for product-market fit. This role requires an experienced individual with proven ability to impact user outcomes and business strategy who will immerse themselves in a product area and drive projects to completion with little oversight.ResponsibilitiesAs a Principal UX Researcher, you will:* Own an area of focus in which you identify and prioritize the research that will most effectively drive user and business outcomes* Engage daily with Product, Design, and Content stakeholders to understand priorities and key initiatives* Scope qualitative and quantitative research studies with stakeholders to define objectives, research questions, constraints, and most efficient/effective approach* Execute project work independently* Share insights and recommendations with stakeholders, ensuring that recommendations influence product strategy and design decisions and improve business and user outcomes* Contribute to the UX Research community by participating in initiatives that improve our practices and processes Your Expertise and Skills * 7 plus years of proven experience conducting/leading Design Research/ User Experience Research efforts. Bachelors and/or Masters in Design, Human Factors, Psychology, and/or related field highly preferred* Proven ability to design and execute qualitative and quantitative research methods, including 1:1 interviewing, concept testing, usability testing, heuristic evaluation, and survey design* Experience with the Jobs to Be Done framework* Ability to recommend appropriate research method & approach, based on objectives and constraints* Ability to rapidly scope, execute, and deliver results with minimal oversight* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to rapidly analyze research data and share insights and recommendations succinctly, with a strong point of view and actionable takeaways* Curiosity and confidence to ask questions that will uncover stakeholders' true research needs* Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and build trust with users and stakeholders in product, design, and content* Ability to pivot in a complex environment* Ability to tie research insights and recommendations to business needs and problems* Growth mindset - a strong desire to learn and improve, willingness and ability to give and receive feedback that improves deliverables and outcomes* Familiarity with analytics and in-market experimentation preferred* Business expertise: ability to understand business drivers and provide research consultation* Ability to challenge traditional assumptions about UX Design and Research - seeking out, inventing, testing and sharing new directions and technologies* Ability to teach others about User Experience Research The TeamFidelity follows standard product-development frameworks that put user needs at the center of all that we do. As a Principal UX Researcher, you'll be part of an established UX Research community within an enterprise UX function that identifies users' unmet needs and guides Fidelity to build useful and usable digital products. Fidelity's UXR leadership team is committed to coaching and advancing associates' careers. UX Research is supported by a Research Ops team that manages recruitment, procurement, and project tracking.Fidelity's Onsite Working Model Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.### ### Certifications:### ### Category:### MarketingPlease be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.### About Fidelity Investments**At Fidelity**, since our founding in 1946, we have been dedicated to strengthening and security our clients’ financial well-being through exceptional service and innovative solutions. We empower over ~50 million people to achieve their most important financial goals, manage employee benefit programs for nearly 24,000 businesses, and support more than 16,000 wealth management firms and institutions with cutting-edge investments and technology. Our diverse business portfolio and independence provide us with a comprehensive view of the market and the stability to deliver long-term value for our customers. As the financial industry evolves and customer needs grow more complex, Fidelity continues to reinvent, innovate, and transform to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s financial landscape.*\\*Specifically serviced by our Clearing & Custody team within Fidelity Institutional***Fidelity TalentSource**, is the in-house temporary staffing provider for Fidelity Investments. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we are an internal business unit within Fidelity’s Talent Acquisition team, dedicated to recruiting talent from various backgrounds for roles in Fidelity’s regional and investor center locations. Our mission is to help you experience Fidelity’s diverse and inclusive workplace while expanding your skill set and professional network, with the ultimate goal of conversion to full-time employment as part of Fidelity’s long-term strategy. To learn more about temporary positions at Fidelity Investments, visit FidelityTalentSource.com.