User Research Intern - Remote

Overview

Phygtl, a Silicon Valley-based AI startup, is building Vyry with the mission to cut student social isolation by up to 40% by replacing the awkward hello with shared, playful IRL quests and collaborative creation on campus, blending AI and AR into a new kind of consumer experience.

In Short

• Coordinate and moderate user research sessions.
• Plan sessions with intention and align questions to product hypotheses.
• Deliver clean research outputs leveraging technology.
• Work like a remote-first teammate using Asana.
• Engage with curious and mission-driven individuals.
• Gain hands-on experience in qualitative research.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers.
• Flexible working hours around classes.
• Produce portfolio-ready research artifacts.
• Contribute to solving social isolation through technology.

Requirements

• 3rd/4th year student (Junior/Senior), 2nd year outliers.
• Fluent English; comfortable leading live conversations.
• Reliable follow-through and proactive communication.
• Curiosity and a natural inclination to ask “why?”.
• Excited about AI, AR, and mobile consumer apps.
• Comfortable using tools like ChatGPT and Asana.
• Any facilitation background is a plus.
• Exposure to qualitative research is beneficial.
• Knowledge of agentic workflows is a great advantage.

Benefits

• Skills that compound through moderation and synthesis practice.
• Stronger communication skills through writing and presentations.
• Work alongside experienced professionals in the field.
• Portfolio-ready research artifacts.
• Career clarity through real-world product research experience.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Collaborate with a mission-driven team.
• Address important social challenges through technology.
• Gain insights into consumer tech trends.
• Contribute to meaningful social impact.