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Staff UX Research Strategist

StackAdaptCanada; United StatesUser Experience
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
12 May 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Staff UX Research Strategist at StackAdapt is a remote position open to candidates located anywhere in Canada and the United States. This role suits an experienced researcher who excels at blending user experience research with market strategy to shape future product development.

Role Overview

StackAdapt is seeking a Staff UX Research Strategist to help determine future product developments. In this hybrid role, the professional moves fluidly between deep user understanding and market analysis. Operating across the entire organization, the strategist influences business-level decisions, product roads, and go-to-market strategies while partnering closely with analytics, product, design, and revenue teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead foundational, end-to-end research on emerging product areas to uncover unmet user needs and translate them into product opportunities.
Bring market-research rigor to product strategy by evaluating ideal customer profiles, market sizing, value propositions, and product-market fit.
Scan the competitive and industry landscape to build a clear point of view on market tailwinds and future investment areas.
Weigh competing opportunities to make evidence-based cases for where the business should invest.
Co-own a strategic insights function with Product Analytics to provide leadership with proactive views on emerging opportunities and risks.
Act as a strategic thought partner to Product and Design leadership by challenging assumptions and bringing evidence to debates.
Collaborate with Vertical Solutions, Marketing, Sales, and Client Services to translate research into go-to-market positioning and industry-specific opportunities.
Coach the UX Research team on strategic foresight and market research methods while applying AI fluently to streamline research workflows.

Requirements

Possess 7 to 10 years of applied research experience demonstrating a portfolio that influenced product or business strategy.
Combine qualitative and quantitative UX methods with market opportunity assessment, segmentation, and competitive research.
Bring domain expertise in digital advertising, adtech, martech, data-driven platforms, or privacy-sensitive B2B technology markets.
Demonstrate comfort with ambiguity, complex problem spaces, and systems thinking.
Exhibit experience influencing at the senior-leadership level and building strategic business cases.
Show hands-on experience integrating AI tools into research workflows for synthesis, recruiting, or analysis.

Nice to Have

Experience conducting research on AI-powered features or products.
Background working in B2B or platform environments.

Skills and Tools

Generative and foundational UX research methods.
Market sizing, ideal customer profile definition, and product-market fit analysis.
AI-powered research and workflow tools.
Competitive landscaping and strategic foresight.
Workshop facilitation and cross-functional leadership.

Salary and Benefits

Canada base salary band ranges from $148,000 to $203,000 CAD.
USA base salary band ranges from $156,000 to $214,500 USD.
Comprehensive health benefits starting on day one of employment.
Retirement, 401K, and global pension savings programs.
Competitive paid time off packages including birthdays off.
Work from home reimbursements and optional global WeWork membership.
Parental leave programs and mental health care access.
Continuous learning support including training programs, course coverage, and conference support.

About the Company

StackAdapt is a leading technology company empowering marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision through an AI-powered platform. Recognized as a top workplace and leading DSP, StackAdapt fosters a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative remote-first team environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official StackAdapt careers page to submit an application and review further details.

Questions candidates ask

Is this a remote position?

Yes, StackAdapt is a remote-first company and is open to candidates located anywhere in Canada and the United States for this role.

What is the salary range for this role?

The base salary range for candidates in Canada is $148,000 to $203,000 CAD, and for candidates in the USA, it is $156,000 to $214,500 USD.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates should have 7 to 10 years of applied research experience with a portfolio demonstrating influence on product or business strategy.

What departments will I work with?

Although sitting within Product, this cross-organizational role collaborates with Analytics, Design, Vertical Solutions, Marketing, Sales, and Client Services.

Does StackAdapt use AI in the hiring process?

StackAdapt uses artificial intelligence strictly to streamline resume reviews and assess candidate fit against job criteria, but does not use AI to make final hiring or interview decisions.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official StackAdapt careers page.

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