Lead UX Researcher, Growth

Shopify is hiring a Lead UX Researcher, Growth to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead UX Researcher, Growth, you'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (EST)). About the role You'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Contribute to and maintain the design system • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups • Collaborate closely with product and engineering • Iterate based on feedback and data • Conduct and apply user research What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Flexible working hours across US time zones • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Paid parental leave • Home office and wellness stipends How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Shopify is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Proficiency in Figma • Strong visual and interaction design skills • Ability to give and receive feedback • Understanding of accessibility and usability Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning