Lead UX Researcher, AR Audio & Spatial Experiences

Crystal Equation Corporation; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 234,963,000 - 249,290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

401K

Parental leave

Job summary

Crystal Equation Corporation seeks a UX Researcher IV for onsite engagement in Redmond, WA. The role combines qualitative and quantitative methods to uncover user needs for audio on glasses, translating insights into measurable UX improvements across cross-functional teams.

You'll design studies, conduct evaluations, and help iterate features based on perceptual and sensory feedback to drive product success in AR/VR research spaces.

Qualifications

• MS in a field with training in experimental design and qualitative inquiry.
• 5+ years of applied research on consumer products, or 3+ years post-PhD.
• Experience designing and analyzing qualitative research (in-depth interviews).
• Proficiency in inferential statistics and experimental design.
• Experience with perceptual or sensory evaluation research.

Responsibilities

• Lead generative research on user needs for audio on glasses.
• Design & conduct quantitative evaluation of audio experience quality, including lab-based studies, listening tests, surveys, and statistical analysis.
• Evaluate and iterate on hearing features by understanding how users perceive, interact with, and benefit from augmented audio experiences.
• Translate research insights into actionable UX recommendations and drive implementation with cross-functional partners.
• Manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing conditions; align insights with stakeholders.
• Work closely with other UX researchers to design research plans and communicate findings with stakeholders.

Skills

Qualitative & quantitative methods

Inferential statistics

Experimental design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication of insights

Education

MS in HCI / Cognitive Psychology / related field

PhD in related field (preferred)

Tools

Statistical analysis tools (R/SAS)

Job description

Crystal Equation Corporation seeks a UX Researcher IV for onsite engagement in Redmond, WA. The role combines qualitative and quantitative methods to uncover user needs for audio on glasses, translating insights into measurable UX improvements across cross-functional teams.

You'll design studies, conduct evaluations, and help iterate features based on perceptual and sensory feedback to drive product success in AR/VR research spaces.