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Senior User Experience Researcher, Education

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

$163,000 - $224,400
Aug 21, 2025
Redwood City, CA, US • City of Santa Cruz Open Space (closed to public), CA, US
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The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) is exploring how to incorporate AI into its education technology platform to accelerate the availability of research-backed practices at scale. The Senior User Experience Researcher will help shape this AI strategy by understanding user needs and creating developer experiences that enable innovative educational applications.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressive research experience with 3+ years at a senior/staff level leading complex research initiatives
  • Deep product development research expertise, particularly in technical domains and developer-focused products
  • Proven experience designing and executing mixed-methods research studies that drive strategic product decisions
  • Strong technical fluency with AI/ML concepts and understanding of developer workflows, tools, and implementation challenges
  • Experience working in 0-1 spaces with full-stack cross-functional teams, demonstrating agility to iterate quickly and pivot as needed
  • Strong strategic thinking capabilities with experience in influencing product strategy and collaborating with senior leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with developer communities and understand their motivations, interests, and pain points

Responsibilities

  • You will design and lead our AI developer tools research strategy, conduct complex mixed-methods studies, and drive strategic decisions about our AI platform development.
  • Establish research frameworks and collaborate with AI engineers to translate technical capabilities into intuitive developer experiences.
  • Translate complex technical capabilities into actionable insights for cross-functional teams, including AI researchers, ML engineers, and product managers
  • Research and improving developer experiences, including familiarity with platforms like GitHub, API testing tools, and technical documentation systems
  • Analyze complex datasets and technical specifications to derive meaningful user insights
  • Mentor junior researchers and establish research frameworks in fast-paced, technical environments

Other

  • Passion for the intersection of AI and education technology, with commitment to creating accessible and ethical AI tools
  • This role is a hybrid position requiring you to be onsite for at least 60% of the working month, approximately 3 days a week