Applied Intuition is a Silicon Valley company focused on powering the future of physical AI. They are seeking a UX Researcher to join their product design team, responsible for owning the full UX research lifecycle and collaborating closely with designers and engineers to enhance in-vehicle experiences.
Work with product and design partners to clarify problem statements, define research questions, and scope research plans for Vehicle OS and in‑vehicle features
Design and execute user studies end‑to‑end, including participant selection, protocol design, moderation, note‑taking, and synthesis
Run usability tests on interaction designs and UI flows (both in‑lab and in‑field) to validate concepts quickly and inform iteration
Conduct contextual and field research with automotive customers and end users, including observing workflows and capturing qualitative insights
Translate research findings into clear narratives, artifacts, and recommendations that influence product decisions and design direction
Collaborate with designers who are focused on interaction design to ensure research questions are tightly connected to design hypotheses
Incorporate constraints such as automotive ISO and safety standards into research questions and recommendations in partnership with engineering and compliance stakeholders
Build lightweight, repeatable research practices for the product design team (templates, checklists, repositories of findings)
Advocate for the customer in discussions about scope, prioritization, and trade‑offs, balancing insight quality with speed
Continuously refine your toolkit of qualitative and quantitative methods to match the pace and needs of our teams
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in Human‑Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field
1–4 years of industry experience in UX research, interaction design, or a closely related discipline (internships and co‑ops count)
Experience planning and running user research studies (e.g., usability testing, interviews, concept tests) end‑to‑end
Strong interaction design literacy and a genuine interest in complex user workflows, even if you are not the primary UI owner
Excellent listening and note‑taking skills, with the ability to capture and organize qualitative insights clearly
Comfort working in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment where speed and iteration are critical
Strong communication skills, including the ability to present findings and advocate for user needs to cross‑functional partners
Preferred
Experience working on automotive, mobility, or other highly regulated or safety‑critical products
Familiarity with automotive UI patterns, in‑vehicle HMI, or infotainment systems
Exposure to ISO or other relevant safety/usability standards in transportation or hardware‑centric products
Experience collaborating with academic or external research partners
Prior work conducting field research or ethnographic studies with professional users
Benefits
Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
401(k) retirement benefits with employer match
Learning and wellness stipends
Paid time off
Applied Intuition provides software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles at scale.
