Autodesk
PrincipalUserResearcher
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“Principal User Researcher at Autodesk. Skills: User research, Product strategy, User insights. Lead strategic partnerships. Shape product vision”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve meaningful outcomes faster; Drive adoption; Drive long-term value
Industry & Context.
Complex problem solving; Systems thinking
Light travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years user experience research, Analyze and synthesize complex data, Build trusted partnerships, Influence decisions across teams, Collaborate with product analytics, Toolkit of research methods, Select and adapt methods, Experiment with emerging methodologies, Deep knowledge of human-centered design, Apply design principles, Analytical skills, Systems-thinking skills, Holistic approach to problem solving, Structured approach to problem solving
Nice to Have
Research in AEC industry, Work with early-stage products, Define product-market fit, Work with data scientists, Combine behavioral, attitudinal, usage data, Journey mapping experience, Leverage user journeys, Longitudinal research approaches, Co-creation research techniques, Facilitate workshops, Drive alignment and decision-making, Strength in communication, Strength in storytelling, Build credibility, Build trust, Build influence, Iterate research practices, Evolve research processes, Evolve research operating models, Identify market opportunities, Identify product opportunities, Connect research insights to priorities, Connect research insights to business impact, University degree in HCI, University degree in Interaction Design, University degree in Psychology, Equivalent practical experience
What You'll Do.
Lead strategic partnerships
Shape design direction
Shape business decisions
Define research programs
Drive research programs
Support product lifecycle
Design research studies
Conduct research studies
Oversee research studies
Provide recommendations
Develop experience principles
Develop user journeys
Develop implementation roadmaps
Own critical user journeys
Evolve critical user journeys
Inform prioritization
Inform experience strategy
Inform investment decisions
Partner with product teams
Partner with analytics teams
Measure research impact
Close loop between insight and action
Close loop between action and outcomes
Collaborate with growth teams
Identify opportunities
Execute research strategies
Establish research best practices
Promote research best practices
Strengthen user-centered development
Create compelling narratives
Elevate decision-making
Support strategic decision-making
Shape research operating models
Evolve research operating models
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-disciplinary teams; Global teams; Product teams; Data teams; Experience leaders; Product analytics teams; Growth teams; AIR teams; AEC family teams
Communication Scope
Compelling narratives; Storytelling
Process & Methodology
Roadmaps
Full Job Description
**Job Requisition ID #** 26WD98004 **Position Overview** At Autodesk, we do what no other company can: we help our customers design and make anything. The Experience Foundations team at Autodesk plays a critical role in designing the experiences that make that mission a reality, especially in this transformative moment where seamless digital experiences and AI-powered innovation will empower customers and teams to achieve meaningful outcomes faster. As a Principal User Researcher at Autodesk, you will play a critical leadership role, as an individual contributor, driving high-impact research, shaping product strategy, and delivering user-centered insights that inform and elevate our products and services. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, User Experience Research, this role acts as a strategic partner supporting Autodesk’s Infrastructure and Transportation initiatives with user-driven insights, helping define the future of connected experiences in Autodesk’s Forma – the AECO Industry Cloud. You will be part of the broader AEC User Success organization working alongside research, experience analytics, product growth, and operations while collaborating with global teams to develop innovative solutions for the AEC industry. Your work will directly influence next-generation software that makes designing and building more collaborative, efficient, and sustainable. Location: Portland, Atlanta, Novi, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal with a preference for those located near our offices. Travel: light travel across North America for team meetings and conferences. **Responsibilities** * Lead strategic partnerships with product, data, and experience leaders to shape product vision, design direction, and key business decisions * Define and drive mixed-methods research programs aligned to core business objectives, supporting the full product lifecycle—from early strategy and discovery through post-release evaluation and optimization * Design, conduct, and oversee complex qualitative and
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