UX Researcher, Quantitative
Meta - Redmond, WA
posted 4 months ago
About the position
Our UX Research team is dedicated to designing for the global diversity of human needs, which necessitates a profound understanding of the behaviors of the individuals behind those needs. Our researchers confront some of the most intricate challenges to gain deeper insights into how people interact with one another and the world around them. They work collaboratively to contribute innovative ideas to products that significantly impact the experiences of billions of people globally. This job description encompasses various full-time roles across Meta. We employ a diverse array of qualitative and quantitative methods to achieve our objectives, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and one-on-one interviews. We highly value a diverse range of perspectives and come from many different backgrounds. We are seeking exceptional communicators who possess knowledge about research focused on understanding people and are curious about the interplay between technology and society. Candidates must be comfortable in a fast-paced organization, open-minded about learning new research methods, committed to conducting high-quality and rigorous research, and focused on influencing the future of Meta.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics
- Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, advocating for the users of our products
- Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a variety of methods
- Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes
- Work independently and autonomously
- Effectively manage and prioritize research plans in ambiguous and fast-changing environments
- Align and efficiently execute critical insights while collaborating 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 fuel ideation and evaluate designs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in user experience, applied research, and/or product research and development, or a Master's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience coding with R, SQL, STATA, SPSS, or equivalent
- Experience with survey design and understanding response effects
- Experience applying statistical analysis methods such as Regressions, ANOVA, and T-Tests
- Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research
- Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
Nice-to-haves
- Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics
- Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity
- Health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Flexible work hours
