UX Researcher

About the role

Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is hiring a UX Researcher in New York. As a founding member of the UXR team, you will help shape how research works at the company: what is studied, how fast insights are learned, and how they turn into decisions. You will lead qualitative and quantitative research across the product lifecycle, from early problem framing through post-launch measurement, and bring the customer's perspective into the room before direction is set.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute mixed-methods research end to end, choosing interviews, surveys and data-driven approaches as needed.
• Partner with product and design from the earliest stage of an idea: framing problems, testing concepts, running workshops and pushing toward new bets.
• Interpret dashboards, define metrics and work closely with data science to triangulate insights.
• Turn complex research into clear, actionable narratives that drive decisions across the business.
• Co-create with traders of every skill level, developing empathy for their workflows, motivations and pain points.

Required profile

• 7+ years of UX research experience in industry.
• Ability to prioritize research in fast-moving 0 to 1 environments and navigate ambiguity, knowing when to be scrappy and when to go deep.
• Comfortable using behavioral and business data to sharpen research questions and connect insights to measurable outcomes.
• Uses AI to speed up synthesis and sharpen questions, while knowing where it falls short.
• Energetic about regular customer conversations and takes initiative in a self-directed environment.

Required skills

• Mixed-methods research expertise.
• Qualitative and quantitative research across the product lifecycle.

What we offer

• Salary range of $200,000 to $250,000 annually plus equity and benefits.