Senior Researcher - Studio Insights, New Formats (Los Angeles)

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.From script to screen, the Netflix Studio is revolutionizing how content is created and distributed. The Studio Insights team’s mission is to create a competitive advantage for Netflix by delivering research and insights that guide product and operational innovation for the biggest studio on the planet. This role will partner with business leaders, cross-functional product teams, and global creative talent inside and outside Netflix to power the technology suite that allows us to plan, schedule, produce, localize, promote, and launch our expanding slate of Netflix content types and formats. This job sits at the intersection of enterprise technology and the member experience. Because our products and services touch creators and consumers, we are seeking a researcher who can fluidly move between both worlds and manage a portfolio of enterprise and consumer research, blending art and science in a creative environment. What You'll Be Doing: Partner with cross-functional teams (including Business Stakeholders, Design, Product Management, Engineers, and Data Scientists) to develop, lead, execute, and socialize a roadmap of high-impact research initiatives (both product/UX and strategic business research) that span many domains. Ability to respond to changing needs across the business to identify and prioritize impactful opportunities in an environment where balancing rigor with velocity is paramount. Get deep into the technical workflows of complex enterprise products and workflow ecosystems. Engage internal and external partners worldwide to uncover pain points and unmet needs from members and creators and translate them into actionable business recommendations. Thoughtfully evangelize the role of research with stakeholders who may be new to the function.Cut through competing perspectives and approaches to tell powerful, objective insights and stories that can land across diverse technical and non-technical audiences.Identify opportunities to establish new points of view and capabilities that evolve our enterprise research function.The Ideal Background:Demonstrable experience leading both qualitative & quantitative research supporting product development and business strategy (a strong survey science toolkit is a plus!). Experience working with global stakeholders and technical audiences. Effective verbal and written communication to distill complex multi-method research reports into compelling and actionable insights.Strong analytical skills and the ability to triangulate data and insights from multiple sources. Experience in or passion for building products and services for creatives. Ability to frequently travel to Los Angeles/Los Gatos to meet with stakeholders and openness to international travel as needed. ​​An advanced degree in psychology, social sciences, or a related field is preferred, but not required.Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $130,000 - $470,000.Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here. Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.Job Posting Date:04-30-2025Job Requisition ID:JR33281Teams:Data & InsightsWork Type:OnsiteDepartment:Data & Insights