Staff User Researcher

The Trade Desk - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Denver, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Trade Desk is seeking a UX Researcher to join its growing team, focusing on creating a user-centered and data-driven product experience. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to understand user needs and inform product design through qualitative and quantitative research methods. The UX Researcher will play a crucial role in shaping the platform used by thousands globally, aiming to enhance the advertising ecosystem for advertisers, publishers, and consumers alike.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to inform product design.
• Translate business questions into research objectives and develop research plans.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create research roadmaps that address both tactical and long-term initiatives.
• Guide other researchers on methodology, analysis, and communication of results.
• Deliver engaging presentations of research findings to diverse audiences, including executives.
• Stay updated with user research trends, best practices, and technologies.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a user researcher in a technology company.
• Expertise in various research approaches including secondary synthesis, in-depth interviews, and surveys.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and tackle complex problems.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in qualitative research synthesis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, tailored for different audiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Research experience in B2B and advertising technology.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Well-being benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement for certain expenses.
• Parental leave.
• Sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Vacation time up to 120 hours in the first year and 160 hours thereafter.
• Around 13 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing purchase of company stock at a discount.