UX Researcher

Candidate; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Child care assistance

Pet benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Lyft Pink program

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Lyft in New York, NY is seeking a research-focused professional to design and conduct studies across product areas, partnering with data scientists to translate qualitative context into quantitative insights. You will review and communicate mixed-methods data to drive product innovation and design improvements for users.

This in-office role operates on a hybrid schedule, with three days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in psychology, data analysis, statistics, or related field.
• 1 year of experience in job offered, data analysis, or related occupation.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct studies across key product areas using ethnographic/field research, surveys, concept testing, usability testing, and related methods.
• Partner with data scientists to provide qualitative context for their quantitative insights.
• Review, analyze, and communicate mixed methods data to generate tactical and strategic insights and actionable recommendations for product innovation and design improvements.
• Find creative ways to generate, present, and evangelize results to foster an informed and effective organization.
• Work with cross-functional partners to shape product direction based on findings and follow up on implementation.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Statistical analysis

Research methods

Education

Master's degree in psychology/data analysis/statistics

Job description

Job ID: 111266

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct studies across key product areas, utilizing methods such asethnographic/field research, surveys, concept testing, usability testing, and any othermethods you find impactful.
• Partner with our data scientists to provide qualitative context for their quantitative insights.
• Review, analyze, and communicate mixed methods data to generate tactical and strategic insights, as well as actionable recommendations that drive product innovation and design improvements for users.
• Find creative and compelling ways to generate, present, and evangelize results and recommendations throughout the company, in order to help cultivate a highly informed, more effective, and more empathetic organization.
• Work with cross-functional partners to shape product direction based on research findings and follow-up with partners about implementation to understand how findings are being used.

Experience:

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in psychology, data analysis, statistics, orrelated field.
• 1 year of experience in job offered, data analysis, or related occupation.

Skills:

• Experience with research and statistical analysis.
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research.
• Experience analyzing data surveys, experimental studies, content analysis, and correlational research.

Benefits:

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the New York City area is $128,000 - $192,000/year. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

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