Quantitative User Research Analyst

$57,491 - $106,371/Yr

Activision Blizzard - Santa Monica, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Santa Monica, CA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Quantitative User Research Analyst is a part-time, 12-month contract position focused on supporting research teams within Activision's User Research organization. The role involves providing telemetry and tool support, analyzing survey responses, and contributing to research reports, all while maintaining relevant software tools and lab equipment. The analyst will play a crucial role in summarizing research results and supporting various user research studies, contributing to the overall mission of enhancing player experiences in video games.

Responsibilities

• Provide telemetry and tool support for one or more research teams within the Activision User Research organization.
• Provide summarized research results for discussion and write-up.
• Maintain relevant software tools, documentation, and lab equipment.
• Analyze survey responses and contribute to research reports.
• Support the User Research staff in studies and other ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

• Holds a bachelor's, master's, or similar degree in game development or a field focusing on human subject research (e.g., psychology, human computer interaction, human factors, anthropology, or similar).
• Strong understanding of the application of telemetry, quantitative analysis, and user research methods to video games.
• Good interpersonal communication (both written and verbal).
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Adaptable and quick learner that enjoys tackling a large variety of problems.
• Must be able to handle a variety of responsibilities without becoming overwhelmed.
• Must have a passion for video games and familiarity with a variety of genres.

Nice-to-haves

• Well-versed in Activision's titles.
• Knowledge of game design.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave.
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others.
• Relocation assistance if required to move geographic locations for the job.