UX Researcher, Quantitative

Meta; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can leverage your UX research skills to influence the future of technology. As a UX Researcher, you'll tackle complex challenges, using both qualitative and quantitative methods to gain insights into user behavior. Collaborate with diverse teams to design and execute impactful research that shapes products used by billions. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a fast-paced environment, where your findings will directly inform strategic decisions and enhance user experiences. If you're passionate about understanding people and technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in user experience or applied research.
• Experience with statistical analysis methods like ANOVA and T-Tests.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute custom primary research using various methods.
• Work cross-functionally with design, product management, and marketing.

Skills

Research Methods

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Survey Design

Coding in R

Coding in SQL

Hands-on Primary Research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

R

SQL

STATA

SPSS

Job description

Our UX Research team is designing for the global diversity of human needs, which requires us to deeply understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain deeper insights into how people interact with each other and the world around them, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of billions of people on a global scale.

We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value a diverse range of perspectives and stem from many different backgrounds. We’re looking for excellent communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society. They will also need to be comfortable in a fast-moving organization, open-minded about learning new research methods, committed to high-quality and rigorous research, and focused on influencing the future of Meta.

UX Researcher, Quantitative Responsibilities

1. Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics.
2. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products.
3. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods.
4. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes.
5. Ability to work independently and autonomously.
6. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders.
7. Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and creative ways.
8. Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering, and marketing.
9. Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience within user experience, applied research setting and/or product research and development, Master’s degree and 2+ years relevant experience, or a PhD and relevant experience.
2. Experience coding with R, SQL, STATA, SPSS or equivalent.
3. Experience with survey design and response effects.
4. Experience applying statistical analysis methods such as Regressions, ANOVA, and T-Tests.
5. Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research.
6. Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics.
2. Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.

$103,000/year to $163,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

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