UX Researcher I

About the company Sleeper is building the leading platform to connect friends over sports. Our mission is to create a digital playground for sports fans and their friends to hang out – on Sleeper, you can check scores, play games, chat, send memes, and more! Our sports platform is used by over 10 million people internationally, and we’re constantly adding new games, social features, and functionality to our ecosystem Job Location: Hybrid in New York City or San Francisco Bay Area Sleeper does not work with external recruiting agencies for this role. If you have applied to this role, we may reach out via a "sleeper.app " or "sleeper.com " email only; please ignore outreach from other emails. About the Design and Research Team

• We are willing to pick up any sport or try out new computer games together, for the purpose of “research”
• We work hard and play hard – we set aside time for team-building and game-times
• We can see design everywhere and every day – we've had multiple team trips across the US to run internal design trend workshops

We’re scouting for team players who…

• Has at least 1+ years of UX Research experience, or if you’ve completed the 12-week research internship at Sleeper
• Has successfully deployed quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
• Has a fundamental knowledge of statistics and experimentation
• Is self-driven but also has strong collaboration skills and can work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Extra points if you…

• Have a degree in one of the following majors or related fields: HCI, information sciences, statistics, data analytics, human-centered design
• Have experience with quantitative analytics tools or dashboards
• Have experience with research tools for remote testing and/ or surveys

Benefits & Perks

• 401k and health insurance
• Paid-time-off
• Regular virtual game-time with the team with company-sponsored snacks
• Company-sponsored fantasy leagues with real prizes
• Bi-annual team outing

Sleeper believes in quality over quantity, and intentionally keeps our team small as a result. In past roles, our team members found it very hard to make a big impact when companies grow too large in size, which has a detrimental effect on the product and the impact any single individual can have. Our team includes designers, engineers, product experts, and finance & operation focused on one thing — connecting people over sports. We believe in fair and equitable pay. Certain locations in the United States require job postings to include a reasonable estimate of the base salary range and/or a general description of benefits and other compensation applicable to the role. For this role in those locations, a reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for new hires is $75,000 to $95,000 Please note that The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The policy of Sleeper is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Sleeper is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to View email address on us.fitly.work. Sleeper is backed by Silicon Valley’s top investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and Expa. To learn more, visit us online at: