UX Researcher, Reality Labs

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

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a UX Researcher to explore the intersection of technology and human behavior. In this role, you'll collaborate with product teams to identify key research topics and design studies that illuminate user attitudes and behaviors. Your insights will directly influence product development, shaping experiences for billions globally. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a passion for understanding user needs through qualitative and quantitative research methods. If you're eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in user experience or applied research.
• Experience in translating research findings into strategic narratives.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with product teams to identify research topics.
• Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research.
• Communicate results and illustrate suggestions creatively.

Skills

User Experience Research

Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative Research Methods

In-Depth Interviews

Focus Groups

Usability Testing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

Master's Degree in Relevant Field

PhD in Relevant Field

Job description

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This range is provided by Meta. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$103,000.00/yr - $163,000.00/yr

Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics. Our UX Research team is designing for the broad spectrum of global human needs, which requires us to understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain 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. This job description represents different full-time roles across Meta.We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, human factors testing, and 1:1 interviews. We value a different range of perspectives and stem from many different backgrounds.We’re looking for great communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society. Candidates successful in this space will thrive in a fast-moving organization, be open-minded about learning new research methods, committed to high-quality and rigorous research, and focused on influencing the future of Meta.

UX Researcher, Reality Labs Responsibilities:

• Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics
• Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products
• Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods
• Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes
• 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
• Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and creative ways
• Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing
• Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
• Experience conducting In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups and Concept Testing or Usability Testing
• Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research
• Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$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. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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