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User Research

Real-time demand data from active job postings. Updated weekly from the same index powering all Datamata intelligence tools.

How this data works

Active listings

62

30-day trend

+6%

% of listings

7%

Quick answer

As of June 2026, User Research appears in 62 active product job listings (7% of tracked product postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with User Research

% of User Research listings that also require each skill

Stakeholder Mgmt3.9%
Prototyping2.41%
A/B Testing1.83%
Figma1.26%
LLMs / GenAI1.15%
Excel1.03%
SQL0.8%
Machine Learning0.46%

Top roles hiring User Research

Active listings by role title in product

Product Manager666
Product Designer166
Technical PM28
Growth PM4
Product Operations4
UX Researcher4
Product Manager666
Product Designer166

Is User Research in demand in 2026?

User Research appears in 62 active job listings in the product category — representing 7% of all tracked product postings. Over the past 30 days demand has grown 6%.

User Research most commonly appears alongside Stakeholder Mgmt, Prototyping, A/B Testing in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.

User Research demand FAQ

Is User Research in demand in 2026?

User Research appears in 62 active product job listings, about 7% of tracked product postings. Demand has grown 6% over the past 30 days.

What roles require User Research?

User Research is most in demand for Product Manager roles, followed by Product Designer and Technical PM, based on active product listings.

What skills pair with User Research?

User Research most commonly appears alongside Stakeholder Mgmt, Prototyping and A/B Testing in job requirements.

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Further reading

Based on active job listings in the product category · Updated weekly