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User Researcher

User Researcher

CompanyRoblox
LocationSan Mateo, CA, USA
Salary$156130 – $189450
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional career experience as a UX or product researcher.
  • A Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in HCI, psychology, marketing research, sociology, anthropology, or other social science subject area with an emphasis on research, or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience with a variety of research methods and are comfortable with both qualitative and quantitative methodology.
  • The ability to identify the correct methodology for the question at hand.
  • Experience using software vendors like Qualtrics, and can conduct statistical analyses in SPSS, R or Python.
  • A tuned thought process that ensures research will adequately answer questions and even challenge if the questions being asked are the right ones.

Responsibilities

  • Deeply understand the user experiences for a diverse global audience through seamless cross-product journeys, engaging learning experiences, and delightful interactions that align with our mission.
  • Manage end-to-end research projects with an ability to translate abstract ideas into viable product feature recommendations.
  • Conduct foundational research to understand and improve the safety and security of millions of players.
  • Work with cross-functional (XFN) stakeholders in Design, Product, Policy, Legal, Engineering and Civility to facilitate research discussions, and give concise feedback to inform feature roadmaps and product vision.
  • Work in close collaboration with the XFN to evolve research processes and foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration and innovation.
  • Have opportunities to present your work to Product Group leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Collaborative, sharing work early and often and encouraging peers and manager or supervisor to provide for constructive feedback.
  • A Problem Solver who champions complete and connected user experiences.
  • A compelling storyteller who can articulate research findings clearly through verbal, written, and visual communication.
  • Motivated and curious, always expanding your skills by learning new tools and techniques.