UX Researcher, AI

Block builds simple, powerful tools that make progress towards an economy that's truly open to all. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.
The Role
Block is looking for an experienced AI User Experience (UX) Researcher to join Block's Customer Insights team to lead research initiatives focused on how artificial intelligence can meaningfully enhance customer experience across Cash App, Square, and other product lines. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of AI-powered financial services and ensuring our solutions meet real user needs.
You Will

• Design and conduct research to understand how users interact with and derive value from AI-powered experiences, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Translate research insights into clear, actionable recommendations that influence product strategy and design decisions.
• Partner closely with product, design, and engineering teams to inform how AI capabilities are integrated into our products in ways that align with user goals and expectations.
• Develop scalable research frameworks and best practices for evaluating AI-driven features across Cash App, Square, TIDAL, and other product ecosystems.

You Have

• 10+ years of experience in UX research, with demonstrated deep expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies. Academic research in relevant space will also be considered.
• Experience researching AI applications in consumer products.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and near term capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence product and design strategy through research insights.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated success in building frameworks, methods, or best practices that scale across teams.
• Strong data analysis and visualization capabilities
• Ability to balance user needs with business objectives
• Experience initiating and driving research projects to completion with minimal guidance
• Ability to oversee multiple, simultaneous research projects
• Experience with financial services or fintech products (preferred)
• Familiarity with prompt design, model evaluation, or AI usability testing (preferred)

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$239,600 - $359,400 USD
Zone B:
$239,600 - $359,400 USD
Zone C:
$239,600 - $359,400 USD
Zone D:
$239,600 - $359,400 USD
Use of AI in Our Hiring Process
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Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.