UX Researcher – SharePoint AI Experiences

Team Red Dog is hiring a UX Researcher SharePoint AI Experiences for our client a user experiencedriven organization and global productivity and collaboration leader. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered SharePoint experiences by leading qualitative and quantitative user research that directly influences product strategy usability and customer satisfaction. Youll partner closely with product managers UX designers engineers and data scientists to uncover meaningful user insights validate emerging AI features and help deliver intuitive enterprise software experiences. If youre passionate about human-centered research enterprise technology and driving product decisions through evidence-based insights this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on products used by millions.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. Qualitative User Research (24 years): Experience planning and conducting user interviews usability studies and foundational research to uncover customer needs and validate product experiences.
2. Quantitative Research Methods (24 years): Ability to design and analyze surveys card sorting UX metrics and behavioral data to support product strategy and design decisions.
3. Research Tools & Platforms (24 years): Hands-on experience using platforms such as UserTesting DScout Qualtrics Marvin or similar tools to execute and synthesize research.
4. Cross-Functional Product Collaboration: Experience partnering with product management UX design engineering and data science teams to translate research findings into actionable product improvements.

Opportunity Overview:

Join a highly collaborative team helping define the next generation of AI-powered SharePoint experiences. This role offers the opportunity to influence both near-term product development and long-term product strategy through customer-centered research. Youll own end-to-end research initiatives work alongside experienced product teams and see your insights directly shape enterprise software used by organizations around the world.

How you will make an impact:

• Design plan execute and analyze qualitative and quantitative UX research studies.
• Conduct usability testing user interviews surveys and foundational research to understand customer behaviors motivations and pain points.
• Deliver research findings that inform product strategy feature prioritization and user experience improvements.
• Partner closely with product managers UX designers engineers and data scientists throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Perform ongoing UX health studies to evaluate product readiness for engineering release.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction through data-driven insights.
• Clearly communicate research methodology findings recommendations and business impact to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Help shape AI-driven SharePoint experiences through continuous customer validation and discovery.

The expertise you bring:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Human-Computer Interaction Psychology Human Factors or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 46 years of professional UX research experience within the technology industry.
• Experience conducting both evaluative and foundational research that influences product direction.
• Strong expertise in qualitative research methods including usability testing and user interviews.
• Experience with quantitative research methods including surveys card sorting UX metrics and behavioral analysis.
• Proficiency using research platforms such as UserTesting DScout Qualtrics Marvin or similar tools.
• Experience collecting synthesizing and communicating customer insights that drive product decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-paced ambiguous environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain research methodology and influence stakeholders.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic research projects research rationale methodology selection and measurable business impact.
• Experience collaborating effectively across product management UX design engineering and data science teams.

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:

Successful candidates bring industry experience conducting user research for enterprise software products ideally within Microsoft or a similar technology environment. They have experience independently owning research projects from planning through delivery demonstrate rigor in study design and execution and communicate findings in ways that influence product strategy. Strong collaboration skills experience working with cross-functional product teams and a passion for improving AI-powered user experiences distinguish top performers. Candidates located in the Redmond area who are comfortable working onsite 12 days per week will be especially well positioned for success.

Why Work with Team Red Dog

At Team Red Dog people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the worlds most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills strengths and passionsbecause we believe your career should reflect who you are.

Whether youre looking to grow pivot or simply find a place where your work truly matters we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits a supportive team and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love were here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join usand discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:

• Health insurance (medical dental vision and life)
• Employer-matched 401K plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Estimated Start Date: Immediately

Location: Hybrid - Redmond WA (12 days onsite per week)

Job #: 2551

Job Type and Estimated Duration: W2 contract opportunity through 9/30/2026 with potential for extension up to 18 months subject to performance budget and client discretion.

Rate: $50.00$56.00/hour

Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone regardless of race ethnicity gender age religion sexual orientation disability or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process reach out to and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal state and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards and our final offer will reflect the candidates location job-specific skills experience and knowledge.

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
• Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
• Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.

Required Experience:

IC