UX Research

Our career map helps you take charge of your professional growth. With 10 growth levels, from L1 to L10, each step features clear milestones to support your development.

Our career map helps you take charge of your professional growth. With 10 growth levels, from L1 to L10, each step features clear milestones to support your development. Open the document as a table ↗

Individual Contributor

Management

IC-4

Middle I - UX Researcher

Experience

2–3 years. Independently delivers well-scoped research projects with guidance on complex or ambiguous topics.

Area of Responsibility

Executes research for clearly defined product problems. Ensures high-quality data collection and structured insight delivery. Supports product teams in applying findings correctly.

Skills

Research Planning: Develops structured research plans for defined problems
Qualitative Research: Conducts usability testing, interviews, concept validation
Quantitative Research: Runs surveys and basic unmoderated testing using existing tools
Research Rigor: Understands sampling basics, avoids leading questions, recognizes bias
Data Analysis & Synthesis: Identifies patterns and translates findings into actionable insights
Insight Communication: Clearly distinguishes observations from insights and recommendations
Stakeholder Collaboration: Aligns with PMs and designers on research goals
Product & Metrics Awareness: Understands key product KPIs and links research outcomes to them
Research Documentation: Maintains repository hygiene and structured reporting

Time & Scope Management: Provides realistic research estimates

IC-5

Middle II - UX Researcher

Experience

3–4 years. Owns end-to-end research for medium-to-complex product areas. Acts as a key research partner within a product domain.

Area of Responsibility

Leads research initiatives within a product area. Ensures methodological rigor and contributes to discovery and validation strategy. Improves research quality standards within teams.

Skills

Research Strategy (Area-level): Defines research goals aligned with product objectives
Discovery Contribution: Supports opportunity framing and early problem validation
Method Selection: Independently selects appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods
Advanced Qualitative Research: Conducts in-depth interviews, diary studies, JTBD research
Quantitative & Unmoderated Testing: Designs and runs scalable validation using tools ( UserQ etc.)
Research Rigor & Validity: Ensures correct sampling, minimizes bias, understands statistical significance at a practical level
Stakeholder Education: Helps teams interpret research correctly and avoid misapplication of insights
Experimentation Collaboration: Partners with analytics and product teams on hypothesis validation
Insight Synthesis: Connects research findings to business and UX implications
Research Repository Structuring: Ensures long-term accessibility and reuse of insights

Prioritization: Helps prioritize research based on risk, impact, and opportunity size

IC-6

Senior I - UX Researcher

Experience

6 years. Key research voice within a product domain. Influences product direction through structured discovery, strong insight generation, and cross-functional leadership.

Area of Responsibility

Leads domain-level research strategy. Drives research-driven discovery and validation processes. Ensures insights meaningfully influence roadmap and prioritization decisions.

Skills

Domain Research Strategy: Builds and maintains a research roadmap aligned with product strategy
Discovery Leadership: Defines learning agendas, opportunity spaces, and problem framing
Hypothesis Framing: Translates business goals into researchable questions
Mixed-Methods Expertise: Designs integrated qualitative + quantitative research programs
Experimentation & Analytics Collaboration: Partners with data teams on A/B testing and behavioral validation
Business awareness: Understands retention drivers, and revenue impact
Insight-to-Impact Ownership: Ensures research directly informs prioritization and product decisions
Risk Identification: Surfaces product and UX risks early through proactive research
AI & Research Automation: Uses AI tools for synthesis, tagging, and insight clustering responsibly
Research Standards: Maintains high methodological and ethical standards
Cross-Team Influence: Influences PMs, designers, and engineers through structured evidence

Mentorship: Coaches mid-level researchers and supports research literacy in teams

IC-7

Senior II - UX Researcher

Experience

6+ years. Expert-level researcher operating at organizational scope. Shapes product and business strategy through research. Acts as research authority without requiring direct reports.

Area of Responsibility

Defines company-level research strategy and operating principles. Leads large-scale, multi-method research programs. Ensures research systematically influences business direction, ecosystem growth, and product portfolio decisions.

Skills

Company-Level Research Vision: Defines long-term research direction aligned with business strategy
Product Strategy Influence: Shapes product vision and roadmap through evidence-based strategic insight
Research Roadmapping: Prioritizes learning agendas across multiple domains
Advanced Mixed-Methods Programs: Designs complex, multi-stream research initiatives
Framework Creation: Develops discovery frameworks, validation models, and insight taxonomies
Insight Systems Thinking: Connects user insights to ecosystem, retention, monetization, and growth strategy
Quantitative Platform Leadership: Selects and optimizes scalable unmoderated and quantitative testing infrastructure
Recruitment & Audience Governance: Ensures high-quality respondent pipelines across markets
Budget Ownership: Plans and optimizes annual research budget allocation
Ethics & Compliance: Establishes standards for privacy, consent, and responsible research practices
Research Ops Leadership: Builds scalable repositories, documentation standards, and governance
Research Evangelism: Embeds research culture into product rituals and decision-making frameworks

Ambiguity Leadership: Frames undefined strategic problem spaces and defines company learning priorities

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IC-1

Trainee

Experience

Entry-level, little to no prior professional experience in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Learning and applying basic frontend concepts, writing simple components under supervision.

Skills

HTML/CSS: Understanding and using basic HTML elements and CSS styles.
JavaScript: Familiarity with basic JavaScript (ES6+) concepts.
Git: Basic version control operations, understanding of repositories.
Soft Skills: Effective communication, openness to feedback, willingness to learn and improve.

IC-2

Junior

Experience

More then 1 year of experience in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Developing small features, fixing bugs, and understanding project architecture.

Skills

HTML/CSS: Proficient in semantic HTML and CSS preprocessors (e.g., Sass).
JavaScript: Knowledge of ES6+, basic use of libraries like Vue.js or React.
Version Control: Confident use of Git, contributing to code reviews.
Soft Skills: Basic teamwork and communication, handling constructive criticism.

IC-3

Middle I

Experience

More then 2 years of solid frontend experience.

Area of Responsibility

Developing features independently, improving existing components, participating in code reviews.

Skills

JavaScript & Frameworks: Deep knowledge of ES6+, Vue.js ecosystem, understanding UI component libraries.
Coding Practices: Writing clean and maintainable code, understanding coding patterns and principles.
Infrastructure: Familiarity with build tools (Webpack, Babel) and CI/CD pipelines.
Soft Skills: Working well in a team, basic problem-solving and critical thinking.

IC-4

Middle II

Experience

More then 3 years of experience in frontend, capable of handling complex tasks.

Area of Responsibility

Leading feature implementation, optimizing performance, and mentoring juniors.

Skills

Advanced JavaScript: Mastery of core concepts, meta-frameworks, and server-side rendering (SSR).
Testing: Writing unit tests and understanding end-to-end testing frameworks.
Optimization: Improving load times, optimizing SEO, and handling responsive design challenges.
Soft Skills: Effective collaboration, taking initiative, and providing constructive feedback.

IC-5

Senior I

Experience

More then 4 years of frontend development experience.

Area of Responsibility

Designing and implementing complex systems, contributing to architectural decisions.

Skills

Architecture & Patterns: Understanding design patterns, OOP, and functional programming.
Security: Awareness of common vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them.
Performance Tuning: Deep understanding of browser performance and optimization.
Soft Skills: Strong communication, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills.

IC-6

Senior II

Experience

Recognized as an expert in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Driving project quality, ensuring best practices, leading codebase improvements.

Skills

Frontend Mastery: Proficient in multiple frameworks (Vue.js, React, Angular), full understanding of TypeScript.
Code Review & Testing: Leading code reviews, implementing automated testing strategies.
CI/CD & Infrastructure: Advanced setup and maintenance of continuous integration and delivery.
Soft Skills: Strategic thinking, decision-making, and adaptability to change.

IC-7

Principal

Experience

Strategic leader in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Shaping the technical direction, mentoring senior engineers, overseeing large projects.

Skills

Strategic Planning: Defining and implementing frontend strategies, architectural design.
Innovation: Proposing innovative solutions, optimizing frameworks and libraries.
Stakeholder Communication: Effectively interacting with product owners and management.
Soft Skills: High-level collaboration, influencing team direction, handling complex challenges.

IC-8

Tech Lead

Experience

Extensive experience in leading frontend projects and teams.

Area of Responsibility

Technical leadership, architecture design, and ensuring project alignment with company goals.

Skills

Technology Leadership: Guiding the team on technical implementations, making strategic tech decisions.
Code Quality: Establishing and maintaining coding standards, enforcing best practices.
CI/CD & DevOps: Expertise in infrastructure, server configuration, and deployment strategies.
Soft Skills: Effective delegation, inspiring and motivating the team, strategic decision-making.

M-8

UX Research Manager

Experience

7–9+ years. Organizational research leader with proven impact on product strategy, business growth, and research capability building.

Area of Responsibility

Leads the UX Research function at company level. Defines research operating model, talent strategy, governance, and long-term capability development. Aligns research with executive strategy and market expansion.

Skills

Research Function Strategy: Defines operating model, intake processes, governance, and maturity roadmap
Org-Level Prioritization: Allocates research resources across domains based on strategic impact
Executive Partnership: Acts as strategic advisor to C-level and senior leadership
Portfolio-Level Insight Integration: Connects research across products into a coherent ecosystem view
Hiring & Talent Strategy: Defines hiring standards, competency frameworks, and growth paths
Capability Building: Elevates research literacy across product organization
Vendor & Tooling Strategy: Owns tooling ecosystem, automation, and external partnerships
Innovation & Future Methods: Introduces AI-enabled research systems and emerging methodologies

Organizational Influence: Establishes research as a core driver of product and business strategy

M-8

Team Lead

Experience

Senior-level experience with a focus on leadership and team management.

Area of Responsibility

Managing the frontend team, ensuring project delivery, and aligning with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management: Planning and coordinating tasks, prioritizing work for team members.
Team Development: Mentoring and coaching, organizing training sessions for skills enhancement.
Communication: Handling stakeholder expectations, managing team dynamics.
Leadership Skills: Decision-making, conflict resolution, and fostering a collaborative environment.

M-9

Head of Frontend

Experience

Extensive experience in both frontend development and leadership.

Area of Responsibility

Overseeing the entire frontend department, defining the vision, and driving strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Leadership: Setting goals, driving innovation, and overseeing large-scale projects.
Process Improvement: Developing and implementing processes to improve team efficiency.
Hiring & Development: Building and growing the team, managing recruitment, and team development.
Executive Communication: Reporting to top management, presenting the department’s achievements and plans.

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