Research Lead

We use cookies to offer you the best possible website experience. Your cookie preferences will be stored in your browser’s local storage. This includes cookies necessary for the website’s operation. Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve website’s performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests. Your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all cookies. Modify Cookie PreferencesAccept All CookiesPress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch JobsJob Description Apply nowStart Please wait…Job Title: Research LeadReq Id: 107213City: San DiegoState/Province: CaliforniaPosting Start Date: 10/31/25Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.Job Description: Job Description We are seeking an Insights Practitioner to join our team as a UX Research Lead. As the UX Research Lead, you will act as a trusted thought leader and practitioner for creating impactful end-to-end experiences, as well as helping grow the Research practice at Designit.Your background in providing pivotal user insights that lead to high-quality, human-centered, and business value-based experiences will be the key to discovering opportunities where Designit can drive greater impact for our client and users at large. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, you will drive and own strategic user research activities and deliver actionable findings into future iterations of products and services. You will also drive growth efforts, owning and supporting proposals and pitches.͏Would you like to…

• Drive research activities that capture the user voice and behavior to inform design, development, marketing, and strategic decision-making, including but not limited to usability studies, 1:1 stakeholder and user interviews, diary studies, and surveys.
• Develop research artifacts like discussion and observation guides, journey maps and insights reports
• Communicate, defend, and build consensus around your research and how it informs design & strategy
• Document and present strategic recommendations and your point of view based on research and analysis
• Uphold and represent research and design methodologies and best practices, to collaborate with and advise designers on the project
• Provide oversight and guidance to researchers and designers
• Drive sales and growth efforts – writing proposals, pitching to clients and expanding existing client relationships

͏We would like you to have…

• 6 years of experience conducting user or market research and driving tangible outcomes with product teams
• 6 years of experience using varied quantitative and qualitative research techniques across multiple stages of the development process
• 2 years of experience with employee experience or B2B research
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Human Factors, Journalism, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate rich customer data and articulate the implications of research findings in clear and compelling ways
• Strong business acumen, aligning design solutions with client objectives and needs.
• Ability to advocate for inclusive, user-centric, and data-driven digital products/ experiences
• Excellent project management skills and proven ability to work within tight timelines
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, collaborating with distributed teams across disciplines to drive change into products and services
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Comfortable in an individual contributor and consulting role, as well as in advisory role managing team members
• Experienced in client-facing positions and presentations to executive-level audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building rapport with clients and stakeholders
• Ability to drive growth and research pipeline

͏͏Mandatory Skills: Quantitative Research .Experience: 8-10 Years .The expected compensation for this role ranges from $80,000 to $158,000 .Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA – as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.Apply nowStart Please wait…Information at a GlanceGet Job AlertsReceive notifications when we have open roles and get other relevant career newsJoin UsExplore open roles that match your interests and skillsIf you encounter any suspicious mail, advertisements, or persons who offer jobs at Wipro, please email us at . Do not email your resume to this ID as it is not monitored for resumes and career applications.Any complaints or concerns regarding unethical/unfair hiring practices should be directed to our Ombuds Group at .We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.© 2025 Wipro Limited×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can’t be turned off. DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled
SAP as service providerWe use the following session cookies, which are all required to enable the website to function:

• “route” is used for session stickiness
• “careerSiteCompanyId” is used to send the request to the correct data center
• “JSESSIONID” is placed on the visitor’s device during the session so the server can identify the visitor
• “Load balancer cookie” (actual cookie name may vary) prevents a visitor from bouncing from one instance to another

Functional CookiesThese cookies provide a better customer experience on this site, such as by remembering your login details, optimizing video performance, or providing us with information about how our site is used. You may freely choose to accept or decline these cookies at any time. Note that certain functionalities that these third-parties make available may be impacted if you do not accept these cookies. DetailsFunctional Cookies Provider Description Enabled
YouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing service where users can create their own profile, upload videos, watch, like, and comment on videos. Opting out of YouTube cookies will disable your ability to watch or interact with YouTube videos.

Wipro