User Experience Researcher

Job Title: UX Researcher IV

Duration: 6 months (Possible Extension)

Location: Remote ( Seattle Preferred)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced UX Researcher to join our team, supporting the execution of research studies for Oculus Studios VR/MR games. As a UX Researcher on our team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with researchers, designers, PMs, and engineers to identify, define, and deliver meaningful products into the world.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute research roadmaps Lead various research studies throughout all phases of the product development cycle

Contribute to product strategy, execution, and go-to-market plan

Manage research vendors to augment the work of the research team.

Must-Have Skills:

1. Qualitative Research Experience: 8 years of experience moderating user research sessions, analyzing qualitative data, and turning it into actionable insights.

2. Full-Service Research Execution: Proven ability to handle all aspects of research execution, including planning, participant recruitment, moderation, data analysis, writing reports, and presenting insights to stakeholders.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders, such as product teams, designers, and developers.

4. Requires experience in the gaming industry, preferably in game testing or quality assurance.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

1. Video Game User Research Experience: Direct experience conducting user research for video games, including understanding player behavior, preferences, and pain points.

2. VR User Research Experience: Familiarity with conducting user research in virtual reality environments, including designing studies, recruiting participants, and analyzing data.

3. Quantitative Data Analysis: Education and experience with survey writing, analysis, and interpreting quantitative data to inform design decisions.

Minimum Years of Experience: 8

Degrees/Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Research or related field

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

These responsibilities will be performed primarily remotely, with occasional use of onsite UX labs in Seattle. The researcher is expected to complete 1-2 research studies per month, supporting the development of VR/MR games launching in late 2026.

Requirements:

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills

Experience with data and utilizing numbers to define and support hypotheses

Experience with storytelling to get traction with various audiences

Ability to use a VR headset for work

Located in the Seattle area, with ability to utilize onsite UX labs on occasion (most work can be performed remotely)

Screening Process:

1-2 rounds of interviews, each lasting approximately 1 hour

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