Meta is hiring: UX Researcher, Qualitative in Seattle

UX Researcher, Qualitative - Meta

Base pay range: $163,000/yr - $226,000/yr

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value a wide range of perspectives and come from many different backgrounds. We’re looking for communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society.

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
• 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 unique ways
• Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing
• Generate insights that fuel ideation and evaluate designs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in user experience, applied research and/or product research and development or Master’s degree and 8+ years relevant experience, or PhD and 5+ years relevant experience
• Experience conducting in-depth interviews or focus groups and concept testing or usability testing
• Experience executing hands-on, primary research
• Ability to translate research findings into strategic narratives

Preferred Qualifications

• Degrees in a human behavior related field (e.g., Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics)
• Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. We are moving toward immersive experiences and social technology. Meta is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and complies with applicable laws. We may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities; contact accommodations-ext@fb.com if needed.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed reflect base compensation; bonuses, equity, and benefits are additional. Learn more about benefits at Meta.