Research Strategist, PXTCS Experience Research

Amazon; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Research Strategist to drive research strategy and deliver actionable insights for Amazon employees. You will design studies, moderate sessions, and partner with design, product management, economists, and scientists to develop end-to-end solutions that improve decision-making and experiences.

In this role, you will manage the full research lifecycle from proposals to reporting, using behavioral science and mixed-methods approaches to influence PXT executives and product

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading user research projects with measurable impact.
• Bachelor's degree in HCDE, Human Factors, or Cognitive Psychology.
• End-to-end experience covering study design, recruiting, moderation, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with lab-based testing, remote testing, iterative prototype testing, surveys, and multi-method studies.
• Portfolio showing past work: study plans, reports, personas.

Responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives aligned with business strategy using behavioral science methods and experimental design.
• Design and execute studies using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Manage complete research lifecycle from proposals to insight delivery.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly across audiences and levels.
• Help partner teams identify relevant research questions.
• Deliver actionable insights to support PXT executives in strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with design, product management, economists, and scientists to develop end-to-end solutions.

Skills

User research leadership

Moderation & study design

Survey design

Longitudinal research

Portfolio & deliverables

Education

Bachelor's degree in HCDE / Human Factors / Cognitive Psychology

Master's degree in Human Factors / HCDE / Cognitive Psychology

Tools

Statistical analysis

Job description

Description

Our team is looking for a Research Strategist to help execute research strategy, working closely in a collaborative environment. You will deliver actionable insights that guide decisions as we create engaging and customer-focused experiences for Amazon employees.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead research initiatives that align with business strategy using behavioral science research methods and experimental design
• Design and execute research studies using optimal quantitative and qualitative methods
• Manage the complete research lifecycle from proposals and methodology design to participant screening, session moderation, analysis, and insight delivery
• Communicate complex concepts clearly across different audiences and organizational levels
• Help partner teams identify the most relevant research questions
• Deliver focused, actionable research insights to support PXT executives in strategic decision making
• Collaborate with design, product management, economists, and scientists to develop innovative end-to-end solutions for top outcomes

About the team

The Central Science Team within Amazon's People Experience and Technology organization (PXTCS) uses economics, behavioral science, statistics, and machine learning to improve Amazon processes while enhancing Amazonians' well-being and work value. Our interdisciplinary team combines science, research, human-centered design, and engineering to develop solutions that measurably achieve this goal.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven success leading User Research projects with demonstrated impact experience
• Bachelor's degree in HCDE, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or a related field
• Experience in leading User Research projects with demonstrated impact
• Experience (end to end) with all aspects of research (study design, recruiting, moderation, analysis, reporting)
• Experience with lab-based user testing, remote testing, iterative prototype testing, survey design, and usage of multiple methods within a study
• Have a portfolio demonstrating past work experience and deliverables (e.g., study plans, reports, personas)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Factors, HCDE, or Cognitive Psychology
• Knowledge of quantitative data analysis and statistics
• Experience conducting and applying research in a global context
• Experience working in a highly Agile/Scrum environment

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, CA, San Francisco - 143,100.00 - 193,600.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Boston - 130,100.00 - 176,000.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 130,100.00 - 176,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Bellevue - 130,100.00 - 176,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 130,100.00 - 176,000.00 USD annually