User Experience Researcher

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a User Experience Researcher IV to join their dynamic team. This role, focused on end-to-end UX research, offers the chance to collaborate with product managers and engineers to influence key product decisions. You'll conduct usability testing and create actionable recommendations that enhance user experiences. With a remote work setup preferred for UK-based candidates, this position provides an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment. If you have a strong background in UX research and a passion for innovation, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in UX or product research.
• Strong foundational research skills and statistical evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute end-to-end UX research using mixed methods.
• Conduct usability testing for developer-facing tools.

Skills

UX Research

Statistical Evaluation

Usability Testing

Focus Groups

In-depth Interviews

STATA

SPSS

SQL

R

Developer Research

Education

Bachelor's in Human-Computer Interaction

Bachelor's in Psychology

Tools

STATA

SPSS

SQL

R

Job description

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? Job Title: User Experience Researcher IV (Contract)

Meta Internal Title: User Experience Research 5

Beeline ID: UX Researcher IV

Location: Remote (UK-based preferred)

Duration: 10 months (with potential extension)

Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours: 40 hours/week

Bonus: 15%

Conversion to FTE: Not available

? Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute end-to-end UX research using mixed methods (quant + qual)
• Conduct usability testing for developer-facing tools (simulation and performance)
• Partner with PMs, engineers, data scientists, and designers to influence product decisions
• Create research roadmaps and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Work with VR/XR teams focused on Meta’s Quest OS developer platform

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• 5–10 years’ experience in UX or product research
• Strong foundational research skills and statistical evaluation (T-tests, ANOVA, regressions)
• Experience in usability testing, focus groups, or in-depth interviews
• Proficiency with STATA, SPSS, SQL, R, or similar tools
• Experience working with or researching developers, SDKs, Unity, Unreal, or XR/VR tools

? Nice-to-Have:

• Background in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or related fields
• Experience in B2B environments, gaming, tech, or financial services
• Understanding of developer workflows and toolsets
• Familiarity with simulation or performance testing environments

? Team & Culture:

• Team sits across London, the US, and Zurich
• Report directly to the hiring manager in London
• Collaborative and fast-paced team focused on innovation and usability

? Interview Process:

• 1 round – 45-minute interview on research skills
• Potential 2nd qualifying interview if needed