Researcher, AI Design

Posted 18hrs ago

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Lead Researcher for AI Design at Salesforce, driving research for equitable and transformative AI experiences. Collaborate with teams to ensure user trust and effective product design.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end research initiatives that inform the design and direction of AI-powered products and features
  • Partner closely with product design, engineering, and product management to translate research insights into actionable design decisions
  • Define and evolve research methodologies for emerging AI interaction paradigms — including conversational AI, generative AI, and agentic systems
  • Conduct generative and evaluative research using a range of methods (interviews, usability studies, surveys, diary studies, concept testing, etc.)
  • Synthesize complex findings into clear, compelling narratives for executive and cross-functional audiences
  • Mentor and support other researchers, raising the craft across the team
  • Champion ethical AI design and contribute to frameworks for responsible AI research

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of experience in UX research, human-computer interaction, or a related field
  • Deep experience researching AI/ML products or complex technical systems
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating the impact of your research on product outcomes
  • Expertise across qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills
  • Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to shape research strategy in fast-moving spaces
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a large, matrixed organization
  • Experience with responsible AI, AI ethics, or trust and safety research (Bonus)
  • Familiarity with enterprise software or B2B SaaS environments (Bonus)
  • Advanced degree in HCI, cognitive science, psychology, or a related field (Bonus)

Benefits:

  • time off programs
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • mental health support
  • paid parental leave
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • employee stock purchasing program