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META

UX Researcher

META, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83708


Summary:

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.

Required Skills:

UX Researcher Responsibilities:

Responsible for designing studies that address both user behavior and attitudes related to technology and products.

Design and Execute and-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of Qualitative and quantitative methods (such as in depth interviews, diary studies, usability studies, card sorts, contextual inquiry, surveys etc.).

Conduct research using a wide variety of quantitative methods and a subset of quantitative methods, such as surveys.

Work with product teams to identify research topics and generate insights that both fuel product and design ideation and evaluate designs.

Conduct UX research using a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative methods through the lens of user experience, human-computer interaction, and information science.

Oversee and design the user experience component to generate actionable insights.

Incorporate user experience design, data, research, and user-computer technologies to develop and enhance experiences of products.

Conduct applied product research, and/or focus on directly relevant research topics, to understand users’ behaviors, motivations and attitudes on using the products.

Define the user model, brainstorm, and research how humans use technology products and how products need to be technologically and technically developed to meet user needs.

Utilize understanding of qualitative and quantitative, behavioral analysis and statistical concepts to design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes.

Perform data analysis and utilize understanding of qualitative and quantitative concepts to communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and creative ways.

Review existing data and product designs to generate hypotheses and plans for high-impact research.

Analyze user behavior data through a variety of channels, such as statistics, user testing, semi-formal interviews, observation, surveys, A/B testing and log analysis.

Communicate research results and illustrate suggestions and product design and strategy recommendations in compelling and creative ways.

Brainstorm and create design objectives.

Assess the user-interface or usability characteristics of Meta products for improvements.

Design objects, studies, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and computer technology.

Work closely with product, design, engineering and business teams to identify research topics.

Work cross-functionally and collaborate with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing teams to complete research projects and ensure research results impact product.

Act as a though leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use Meta’s products.

Telecommute from anywhere in the U.S. permitted.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Cognitive/Experimental Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Anthropology, Cognitive Human Factors or related field and two years of experience in the job offered or in a UX Researcher-related occupation.

Position requires two years of experience in the following:

Designing research to answer questions about the user experience

Interpreting quantitative and/or behavioral research data and familiarity with statistical concepts

Analysis of qualitative and attitudinal research data

Information science, UX design and human factors

User Experience Research Methods

UX design principles and Heuristics

Applied research and/or product research and development

Hands-on primary research

Translating research findings into strategic narratives

User Experience Testing launch readiness of novel wearable products

Research on AR/VR Inputs, Interactions and Experiences.

Public Compensation:

$168,621/year to $221,540/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry:

Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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 accommodations-ext@fb.com.