Full-Time

Senior Mixed Methods UX Researcher

Posted on 11/12/2024

Workato

Workato

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based automation and integration platform

Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$135kAnnually

Senior

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Market Research
Data Analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 6+ years (or 3+ years with a PhD degree) of industrial experience working in user experience research.
  • Expertise in mixed-method research, with strong qualitative research skills and the ability to conduct solid quantitative research.
  • Experience in leveraging data analysis to influence product decisions or complement qualitative studies.
  • Technical background or a strong willingness to gain an in-depth understanding of technical challenges.
  • [Bonus] Medium coding fluency.
  • [Bonus] Familiarity or experience with genAI concepts and recent trends.
  • Must have a growth mindset. Open to learning and adapting within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong project ownership, from planning through execution, throughout the entire product development cycle.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels. Comfortable with cross-time zone collaborations (mainly with Singapore).
  • [Bonus] Experience working on B2B or enterprise-facing products.
  • [Bonus] Experience working in fast-moving startups or mid-size companies.
  • [Bonus] Experience working with very senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Working across Product, Design, and Engineering teams to design, execute, and share both quantitative and qualitative research throughout product development cycles, including market research, foundational research, usability testing, and product feedback analysis.
  • Collaborating closely with product managers and designers to identify and prioritize research opportunities that enhance user experience and lead to substantial business impact.
  • Owning the end-to-end research process, including meeting with stakeholders, defining research questions, scoping projects, selecting methodologies, recruiting participants, conducting research, analyzing insights, and delivering insights. Leverage support from ReOps when needed.
  • Being creative and daring to explore uncharted waters when working on genAI features.
  • Leading and participating in discussions about the Research team’s internal processes and how to leverage LLM and Automation to increase productivity.

Workato provides a cloud-based platform for automating and integrating business processes using artificial intelligence. The platform helps organizations improve efficiency by unifying integration and automation, which reduces the complexity of using multiple tools and helps manage data more effectively. Key features include automated ticket escalation, threat detection, compliance management, and support for remote work. Workato operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to access its services for a recurring fee, which supports the company's growth and scalability. A standout feature, AI@Work, enables users to create intelligent systems by incorporating AI into their operations, making technology more accessible and facilitating business transformation. The platform is designed to adapt to changing business needs while lowering operational costs and speeding up the implementation of integrations and automations.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$403.7M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI-driven automation in healthcare boosts Workato's market potential.
  • Hybrid work models increase the need for Workato's remote work helpdesk features.
  • Rising interest in low-code/no-code platforms aligns with Workato's AI@Work feature.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging AI-driven platforms may erode Workato's market share with competitive pricing.
  • Rapid AI advancements require Workato to invest heavily in R&D to stay competitive.
  • Economic downturns could reduce client spending on Workato's subscription services.

What makes Workato unique

  • Workato offers AI-driven automation with a focus on security and governance.
  • The platform supports low-code/no-code integrations, empowering non-technical users.
  • Workato's Virtual Private Workato caters to highly regulated industries with stringent security needs.

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Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

EAP

Health insurance

Stock options

Professional development

PTO

Company events & recreation time

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