Hiring: Senior UX Researcher Company: Cars Commerce Location: Greater Chicago Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 03:11:37 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Product Strategy, SaaS About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in UX research or a related field, with a track record of leading complex research projects. Required Skills: •[Remote and must be located in the Chicago area. May require onsite interviews] •Join us in shaping a future of Automotive Commerce. Cars Commerce builds solutions for automotive dealerships, manufacturers, and consumers. Our driving force is to deliver a single platform that simplifies everything about buying and selling cars. •Our Product Team drives our industry-leading platforms that includes Cars.com, Dealer Inspire and other brands — giving the platforms the reach, data, and ecosystem depth to build products that move the industry forward. •We are on a transformational journey, building innovative services that redefine how we deliver value to our customers. As a Senior UX Researcher in our Product Team, you will shape the future of our platforms and make a lasting impact within the automotive industry. Qualifications: •Our Senior UX Researcher at CARS Commerce will serve as a key figure within the UX research team, contributing to the strategic direction and execution of user research initiatives. •Beyond individual research execution, the Senior UX Researcher plays a key role in strengthening the broader research practice — advancing research methodologies, and championing customer-centered decision-making across the organization •Why You'll Be Excited About This Role •This opportunity enables you to.. •Lead strategic user research initiatives, including defining research objectives, designing methodologies, and conducting research activities. •Take ownership of high-impact research projects, from inception to completion, and ensure the delivery of actionable insights that inform product decisions. •Provide guidance on research methodologies, data analysis techniques, and presentation skills. •Help strengthen our research practice and build research capabilities across Product. •Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and engineers, to integrate user feedback into product development decisions. •Advocate for user-centered design principles and the importance of UX research within the organization, influencing decision-making processes and driving a culture of customer empathy. Compensation: •$118,600 - $148,250 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!