Senior UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps

Full Timesenior

Portland, ORPosted 29 days ago

Role Overview

Esri is hiring a Senior UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps. This is a full-time role in Portland. Part of Esri's Lifecycle hiring, posted 4 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Lifecycle roles is $140k-$187k (based on 251 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Overview

Join Esri as a Senior UX Researcher – ArcGIS Apps, where you’ll focus primarily on ArcGIS Business Analyst and ArcGIS Instant Apps while supporting research across a broader suite of ArcGIS applications. In this role, you’ll collaborate with designers, product managers, software engineers, and domain experts to conduct impactful foundational and directional research across a variety of SaaS applications. You’ll partner with multiple product teams to carry out agile research in a fast-paced environment, supporting projects in active development as well as research that informs strategic product decision-making. Your work will directly influence how professionals around the world use critical ArcGIS applications to tackle complex geographical challenges.

Responsibilities

Lead exploratory and evaluative research across the development lifecycle to guide product direction and decision-making on ArcGIS Apps, including identifying user problems & research opportunities to exploring new audiences & testing product iterations
Align research with agile development processes, ensuring user insights are proactively represented in standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, GitHub issues, and release cycles
Build strong relationships and manage research projects across multiple product teams, acting as a trusted partner and embedding deeply in cross-functional workflows
Partner with product and design leadership to prioritize research needs, develop plans, and deliver actionable insights tailored to designers, engineers, and product managers
Synthesize findings from multiple data sources into clear problem statements, actionable recommendations, and proposed next steps that reflect product priorities
Champion inclusive research practices, ensuring participants, data, and recommendations reflect the diversity of our users, their environments, and use cases
Contribute to research operations that improve rigor, efficiency, and scalability including mentoring team members & helping maintain a diverse participant pool
Serve as a trusted subject matter expert for designers and cross-functional partners working across the ArcGIS suite

Requirements

5+ years of experience leading user experience research on complex enterprise software
Expertise in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research methodologies (including usability testing) across remote and in-person formats
Expert-level knowledge of design patterns and common usability challenges for enterprise software or data-focused applications
Demonstrated experience conducting agile UX research and collaborating closely with cross-functional product teams
Ability to adapt research methodologies to the needs, opportunities, and constraints of each project and deliver insights and recommendations on time
Ability to deeply understand ArcGIS software and the field of GIS, including proactively learning product workflows and engaging with internal subject matter experts
Proven ability to plan, organize, and manage time effectively, with a strong focus on scoping and managing collaborative research projects
Experience recruiting participants from specialized technical and B2B audiences, including international users
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex ideas actionable and easy to understand
Bachelor’s degree in human-computer interaction, information science, anthropology, psychology, sociology, or a related field
Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Recommended Qualifications

Knowledge of GIS technologies, data visualization tools, and analytical workflows
Familiarity with accessibility standards and software localization practices
Experience applying quantitative methods to software telemetry data
Familiarity with development and product management tools such as GitHub, Confluence, and Productboard
Master's degree in human-computer interaction, information science, anthropology, psychology, sociology, or a related field

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Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$112,320—$176,592 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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When was the Senior UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps role at Esri posted?

This role was posted on June 23, 2026 (29 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps role at Esri require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Esri lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.