The tech job market of the early 2020s has been volatile. What started as explosive growth in UX research roles—spurred by the rapid digital transformation during the pandemic—has given way to a much more complex landscape heading into 2026. For many user researchers, this shift feels like a “decline of UX research jobs,” but the reality is more nuanced. Medium+1 Surviving the 2026 UX Research Job Market Shift What’s Really Happening in the UX Research Job Market Several indi