UX Researcher II Job at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond

Across the industry, developers are increasingly diversifying the languages they use, platforms they target, and types of applications they build. Microsoft’s Developer Division (DevDiv) delivers tools to make all developers successful and productive in building all types of applications in any language for any platform. The DevDiv UX Research Team brings a world-class UX to Visual Studio, .NET, and Azure. Millions of developers around the world use these tools every day to build rich applications and use is growing at a phenomenal rate. The applications built span cloud, AI, web, mobile, desktop, gaming, machine learning, and Internet of things. We are looking for a UX Researcher II with the ability to conduct a range of formative and iterative research methods impacting both product direction and detailed experience design. You will be joining a team of 20+ talented UX Researchers whose charter is to design end-to-end experiences for all developers that are useful, usable, and desirable. In this role, you will work in a highly collaborative environment with engineering, design, and business teams across the division to help make customer driven decisions. Your work will happen in the context of a lean or agile development environment supporting the release cadence of teams as well as helping define the strategic direction of products. You will have access to a new, state of the art, modern research lab facility equipped for a variety of research types located in a central hub area on campus. You will use remote tools incorporating the latest technology to collaborate with a distributed team and to execute research on a global customer base. This is a unique opportunity to grow in your career during this period of transformation. Join us and help re-invent the future of the developer experience in this exciting era. Responsibilities Design and conduct a range of formative and iterative research methods applicable to all product stages from conception to release Develop comprehensive research strategies to drive data into decisions across the product lifecycle Collaborate closely with design, engineering, and business partners during all steps of research Translate research findings into actionable recommendations and deliver them in compelling ways Triangulate multiple data sources into integrated insights Communicate and evangelize research results to engineering and business teams Evolve the team’s research techniques and toolset to work effectively within a rapid product development cadence Align product experiences to the broader developer and Microsoft ecosystem Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 2+ years User Experience Research experience OR Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 1+ year(s) User Experience Research experienceo OR equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications: Thorough knowledge and experience of a range of UX research approaches and methodologies Familiarity with modern developer platforms and ecosystems Analytical and synthesis skills with a proven ability to turn research results into product insights Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence a range of audiences Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently UX Research IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $98,300 - $193,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $127,200 - $208,800 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Microsoft will accept applications for the role until Deceber 25, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .