TOPdesk is an international software company specializing in service management with 700 employees in 8 countries and 5,500 customers worldwide. For our Kaiserslautern office, we are looking for a UX Researcher.
Job DescriptionYour environment
As a UX Researcher, you'll conduct research across our product areas, exploring AI-powered features to build the next generation of ITSM platforms, while also keeping our research practice organized and running smoothly. You'll partner with UX Designers, Product Managers, and Engineers based in the Netherlands, Germany, and Hungary. You'll work closely with other UX Researchers and contribute to a shared research practice that spans the organization.
Your work will span discovery and validation, helping teams decide what to build and whether it works.
Your job
Planning and execution of qualitative and quantitative research end-to-end, helping product teams understand user behaviors, needs, and pain points
Selection and application of appropriate research methods for each question; including interviews, usability tests, surveys, and other qualitative and quantitative methods
Collaboration with Product Managers and Designers throughout Generative and Evaluative research activities, from framing research questions to turning findings into decisions
Recruitment of participants, moderation of sessions, and analysis of data into clear, actionable findings
Presentation of research findings clearly to Product Managers, UX Designers, and Engineering teams
Maintenance of research documentation and contribution to the shared research repository
Contribution to ResearchOps; including participant recruitment processes, research tooling, documentation standards, and templates such as scripts and consent forms
Support for lightweight research run by others (PMs, Designers) where appropriate, with the right guidance and guardrails
Your profile
You have 2+ years of professional experience in UX research
You have professional experience successfully planning and conducting end-to-end UX research studies using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods
You have a bachelor's or master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Human Factors, Cognitive Science, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Design, or a related field; equivalent practical research experience is also accepted
You plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative studies end-to-end and know when to apply a method to address the question at hand
You collaborate well with Product Managers and Designers and can embed research into how teams work
You have strong organizational instincts and are drawn to making research repeatable and well-documented, not just conducting it once
You use AI tools to support your research workflow — e.g. for transcription or synthesis — while retaining ownership of research quality and verifying AI-generated outputs against the original data
You care about participants and about ethical, compliant handling of research data
You bring clear communication skills and can present findings succinctly to product teams
You have a proactive mindset and a drive for continuous improvement in research practice
You are fluent (C1) in English, ensuring clear communication across teams
Strongly preferred: You are fluent (C1) in either German or Dutch, enabling effective collaboration in German-speaking and/or Dutch-speaking environments
Nice to have:
Foundational UX research training or certification, e.g. Nielsen Norman Group (NN/g), UXPA, or CPUX
Benefits
- Job security: Permanent employment contract
- Remote work: Option to work up to 50% remotely
- Compensation: Holiday bonus, special payments, monthly tax-free benefits in the form of a Mastercard, corporate benefits
- Flexible working models: Full-time and part-time positions, flexible working hours
- Vacation: 30 days of annual leave
- Onboarding: Comprehensive onboarding program and structured training with a dedicated buddy
- Family friendliness: Flexible parental leave arrangements, family-friendly leadership, support for caregiving responsibilities
- Culture: Informal “du” culture, open and collaborative work environment in an international setting
- Development: Individual training opportunities, language learning platform Babbel, and e-learning platform Udemy
- Health & well-being: OpenUp, Wellhub, and in-office massages
- Mobility: Free parking, bicycle parking, bike leasing, and a public transport ticket
You can find a complete list of our benefits here.
Are you interested?
Then we look forward to receiving your compelling application, including your salary expectations, via the application form below.
If you have any questions, your contacts Fabienne Even and Michelle Dhom will be happy to assist you via email at [email protected] or by phone at +49 (0) 63162400-444.
Please note that this email address is intended exclusively for inquiries – applications cannot be submitted through it.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of professional experience in UX research
- Professional experience planning and conducting end-to-end UX research studies
- Experience using qualitative and quantitative research methods, including interviews, usability tests, and surveys
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Human Factors, Cognitive Science, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Design, or a related field; equivalent practical research experience accepted
- Ability to select appropriate research methods for specific research questions
- Ability to collaborate with Product Managers and UX Designers and embed research into product development
- Strong organizational skills and interest in repeatable, well-documented research practices
- Ability to use AI tools for research workflows while verifying AI-generated outputs against original data
- Knowledge of ethical and compliant handling of research data
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement in research practice
- C1 fluency in English
- C1 fluency in German or Dutch
- Foundational UX research training or certification, such as Nielsen Norman Group, UXPA, or CPUX
What We Do
Are you ready to take your service management to the next level? With over 1000 employees spread across 14 offices worldwide, TOPdesk is one of the fastest-growing service management providers worldwide. Our mission? Helping your organization achieve excellent service delivery. TOPdesk employees get the trust and the freedom to create innovative solutions for all your service management needs. So, what are you waiting for? Let us be your guides to service excellence.








