Lead UX Researcher

IBM is hiring a Lead UX Researcher to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead UX Researcher, you'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (CST)). 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: • Iterate based on feedback and data • Contribute to and maintain the design system • Conduct and apply user research • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups • Collaborate closely with product and engineering What we offer: • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Annual learning and professional development budget • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Home office and wellness stipends • Flexible working hours across US time zones How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. IBM 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 • Ability to give and receive feedback • Strong portfolio of shipped work • Strong visual and interaction design skills • Understanding of accessibility and usability Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)