Senior User Researcher (3 roles)📱

Sway Sourcing
Full-time•Stockholm, Sweden

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Senior User Researcher (3 roles)📱

Company: Sway Sourcing

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Job Type: FULL_TIME

Category: User Research / Product Development

Date Posted: 2026-03-27

Experience Level: 5-10 years

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

  • Lead end-to-end user research initiatives for mobile product development, shaping product strategy and UX direction.

  • Employ a diverse range of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including generative and evaluative techniques.

  • Translate complex research findings into actionable insights for product, design, data, and engineering teams.

  • Drive informed decision-making by effectively presenting research outcomes to various stakeholders.

  • Contribute to a fast-paced consulting environment with a focus on delivering high-impact research solutions.

📝 Enhancement Note: This role is positioned as a Senior User Researcher, implying a need for independent planning, execution, and strategic contribution. The emphasis on "3 roles" suggests a project-based or team expansion scenario within a consulting context. The mobile product development focus is critical.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

  • Design, plan, and execute comprehensive user research studies for mobile applications throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Utilize a variety of qualitative research methods such as in-depth interviews, ethnography, and usability testing to uncover user needs and behaviors.

  • Conduct evaluative research, including concept testing and usability evaluations, to assess product viability and user experience effectiveness.

  • Synthesize insights from both qualitative and quantitative data sources to form a holistic understanding of user interactions and market opportunities.

  • Actively collaborate with cross-functional product teams, including Product Managers, UX Designers, Data Analysts, and Engineers, to integrate research findings into product roadmaps and design iterations.

  • Clearly and persuasively communicate research findings, insights, and recommendations to diverse stakeholder groups, including senior leadership, to facilitate strategic decision-making.

  • Champion user-centered design principles and advocate for user needs throughout the product development process.

  • Independently manage research projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality research deliverables.

📝 Enhancement Note: The responsibilities highlight a need for strong methodological expertise across both qualitative and quantitative domains, with a clear expectation for the researcher to act autonomously and influence product strategy. The collaborative aspect is emphasized, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Social Sciences, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in user research, with a significant portion focused on mobile product development.

Required Skills:

  • Proven expertise in planning and conducting user research across

Application Requirements

Candidates must possess over five years of experience in user research, ideally with a degree in HCI, Psychology, or Social Sciences. Essential skills include strong proficiency in qualitative methods like interviews and usability testing, the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data, and proven experience working within product teams.