Meta Platforms
UX Research Manager, Quantitative
Meta Platforms, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029
UX Research Manager, Quantitative
Meta is looking for a Quantitative UX Research Manager with proven research, communication and people management skills. The role requires a breadth and depth of quantitative research skills and someone who understands the balance and trade-offs between agile and rigor, and ultimately how research translates into design and product recommendations and decisions. It's not enough to answer interesting questions about user behavior; our team focuses on impact. The role requires you to be an research leader with a proven track record of doing quantitative research that impacts a complex and varied product. In addition, you need to have a proven track record of building and managing teams that deliver quality work, preferably with quant researchers. You will be required to communicate the mission of the quant research team to design and product leadership and be an advocate for the role of quantitative research in product development. You must become a trusted, strategic partner to Meta leadership and product stakeholders by communicating and demonstrating the value of quantitative user research, and by delivering insights that lead to measurable business value. You must contribute to design and strategic discussions and be an overall subject-matter leader in the relationship between research, design, marketing and product. You must build relationships with other research teams at Meta to ensure a cohesive and cross-functional mission for Research at Meta. Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of UX researchers: Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to help team members grow and develop their skills Develop and execute research strategies: Collaborate with product leaders to identify research needs, design studies, and analyze data to inform product decisions Guide the development of surveys and quantitative research Advocate passionately for best practices in research that are fit for purpose to meet needs of users and products Deliver actionable and relevant insights aligned to both strategic and tactical product and designs decisions Identify and prioritize short-term and long-term research that delivers impact Allocate resources to ensure we are always focusing on the highest priority things, focusing both on the short term needs as well as looking ahead to long-term challenges Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with product management, design, engineering, and marketing to ensure research is integrated into the product development Hire, develop, and retain talent Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or significant experience conducting UX research with meaningful business impact 15+ years of experience conducting and/or studying research post-Bachelor's degree 5+ years of experience directly managing, coaching and developing full-time researchers Experience directly managing across different research methodologies Experience directly conducting primary research end-to-end (i.e., designing, fielding, analyzing and reporting out data) Expertise in survey methodology, complex data analysis methods (e.g., causal modeling, trade-off analysis, sample weighting) Experience building teams over time through hiring, growing, and retaining researchers Experience building and setting research strategy that connects with business strategy Track record of translating research into business impact Experience working with a variety of cross functional peers and stakeholders (e.g., product managers, data scientists, designers, engineers, policy, communications, marketing) Preferred Qualifications
Master's or PhD degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Economics or related field Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development 1+ years experience managing teams of managers Experience managing tenured researchers About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps 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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible todaybeyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. $192,000/year to $265,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta. Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.
Meta is looking for a Quantitative UX Research Manager with proven research, communication and people management skills. The role requires a breadth and depth of quantitative research skills and someone who understands the balance and trade-offs between agile and rigor, and ultimately how research translates into design and product recommendations and decisions. It's not enough to answer interesting questions about user behavior; our team focuses on impact. The role requires you to be an research leader with a proven track record of doing quantitative research that impacts a complex and varied product. In addition, you need to have a proven track record of building and managing teams that deliver quality work, preferably with quant researchers. You will be required to communicate the mission of the quant research team to design and product leadership and be an advocate for the role of quantitative research in product development. You must become a trusted, strategic partner to Meta leadership and product stakeholders by communicating and demonstrating the value of quantitative user research, and by delivering insights that lead to measurable business value. You must contribute to design and strategic discussions and be an overall subject-matter leader in the relationship between research, design, marketing and product. You must build relationships with other research teams at Meta to ensure a cohesive and cross-functional mission for Research at Meta. Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of UX researchers: Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to help team members grow and develop their skills Develop and execute research strategies: Collaborate with product leaders to identify research needs, design studies, and analyze data to inform product decisions Guide the development of surveys and quantitative research Advocate passionately for best practices in research that are fit for purpose to meet needs of users and products Deliver actionable and relevant insights aligned to both strategic and tactical product and designs decisions Identify and prioritize short-term and long-term research that delivers impact Allocate resources to ensure we are always focusing on the highest priority things, focusing both on the short term needs as well as looking ahead to long-term challenges Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with product management, design, engineering, and marketing to ensure research is integrated into the product development Hire, develop, and retain talent Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or significant experience conducting UX research with meaningful business impact 15+ years of experience conducting and/or studying research post-Bachelor's degree 5+ years of experience directly managing, coaching and developing full-time researchers Experience directly managing across different research methodologies Experience directly conducting primary research end-to-end (i.e., designing, fielding, analyzing and reporting out data) Expertise in survey methodology, complex data analysis methods (e.g., causal modeling, trade-off analysis, sample weighting) Experience building teams over time through hiring, growing, and retaining researchers Experience building and setting research strategy that connects with business strategy Track record of translating research into business impact Experience working with a variety of cross functional peers and stakeholders (e.g., product managers, data scientists, designers, engineers, policy, communications, marketing) Preferred Qualifications
Master's or PhD degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Economics or related field Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development 1+ years experience managing teams of managers Experience managing tenured researchers About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps 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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible todaybeyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics. $192,000/year to $265,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta. Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form.