UX Researcher - AI & Quantitative Specialist

Job Description We are looking for a curious, data-savvy UX Researcher to join our team as a contactor. This is not a traditional research role — it sits at the intersection of AI-augmented research, advanced quantitative analysis, and cross-team capability building. You will help accelerate our journey toward an AI-Native research practice by bringing hard-won external experience in using AI tools within research workflows, and by embedding behavioral data fluency across the team. You will work alongside researchers, designers, and product managers — influencing how we work, not just what we deliver Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Familiarity with research tooling: UserTesting, Qualtrics, Airtable, Maze, or similar AI design or experience in research of product design with AI tools and integration knowledge Must have research and product thinking UI & UX developer and AI engineering knowledge Design, execute, and analyze quantitative studies including large-scale surveys, concept tests, and benchmark studies [MUST HAVE] Apply statistical methods confidently: significance testing, regression analysis, factor analysis, conjoint, MaxDiff, and more [MUST HAVE] Build clear, insight-led outputs from quantitative data that drive product and business decisions [MUST HAVE] Extract, interpret, and storytell with behavioral data from platforms such as Power BI, Amplitude, Mixpanel, or similar [MUST HAVE] Triangulate product usage data with primary research to surface richer, more actionable insights [MUST HAVE] Lead AI research initiatives end-to-end — from scoping to delivery — while actively partnering with fellow researchers throughout [MUST HAVE] Work alongside researchers across the team to co-develop AI-assisted processes, templates, and playbooks that embed into everyday ways of working [MUST HAVE] Identify bottlenecks in research operations and propose scalable, AI-enabled solutions developed with the team, not just handed to them Demonstrable experience using AI tools within a research context — not just awareness, but active application [MUST HAVE] Strong quantitative research skills: survey design, statistical analysis, and insight generation [MUST HAVE] Hands-on experience pulling and interpreting behavioral data from Power BI, Amplitude, or equivalent platforms [MUST HAVE] Solid grounding in mixed-methods research — you can move fluently between qual and quant [MUST HAVE] Experi ence creating or leading AI-related research initiatives, not just participating in them [MUST HAVE] Generic Managerial Skills, If any Experience in Foresight or Strategic Foresight research — scenario planning, horizon scanning, trend analysis, or futures methodologies Location : San Jose, CA or Seattle, WA Hybrid 3 days/week in office Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 a year TCS Employee Benefits Summary Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.