META is hiring: UX Researcher in Burlingame

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: Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes Ability to work independently and autonomously. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work 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 both fuel ideation and evaluate designs. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Requires a PhD in Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, Statistics, or similar quantitative field and 5 years of applied research/product research experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Foreign degree equivalent accepted. Employer will also accept a Master’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, Statistics, or similar quantitative field and 8 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Foreign degree equivalent accepted. Experience must include 5 years of experience in the following: Research areas such as trust, privacy, integrity, and security, Knowledge of regulatory landscape, Working with sensitive populations (e.g., youth <13, policy experts), Coding with R, SQL, STATA, SPSS or equivalent, Qualitative and quantitative research methods, including: Interviewing, ethnography, survey design + analysis, log analysis, usability studies, concept testing, and data segmentation, Influencing strategic leadership decisions in the trust/integrity space. Public Compensation: $240,979/year to $261,030/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.