UX Researcher III

Title: UX Researcher - Audio & Augmented Reality (Quantitative UX Research)

Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)

Duration: 12 months

Compensation: $54 - $74

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

UX Researcher - Audio & Augmented Reality (Quantitative UX Research)

Description :



Summary

• Conduct quantitative UX research to evaluate audio and hearing-related experiences for Reality Labs AR products and smart glasses.
• Design and execute lab-based experiments, perceptual evaluations, surveys, and statistical analyses to influence product development.
• Partner closely with engineers, researchers, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop and refine audio features and prototypes.
• Translate complex research findings into actionable UX recommendations that directly impact product decisions.
• Support an ongoing evaluation program by designing research protocols, defining perceptual metrics, and measuring user experience improvements.

Must-Have Skills

• 2+ years conducting applied UX research on consumer products using primarily quantitative methods.
• Strong background in experimental design, inferential statistics, and data visualization.
• Experience conducting lab-based perceptual or behavioral studies in an audio-related field (hearing science, spatial audio, audio quality, etc.).
• Experience creating custom research metrics or evaluation frameworks for user experience or perceptual quality.
• Working knowledge of qualitative research methods (interviews, usability testing).
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (minimum 1 year).
• MS degree in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology, Perceptual Psychology, Speech & Hearing Sciences, or a related UX field.
• Proficiency with standardized audio/perceptual evaluation methodologies (MUSHRA, paired comparisons, adaptive staircase procedures).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• PhD in a related field.
• Experience with psychophysical/psychoacoustic research methods.
• Programming experience using Python, R, or MATLAB for research workflows and metric development.
• Experience researching hearing technologies, audiology, speech communication, or consumer audio devices (headphones, smart glasses, HMDs, speakers).
• Strong stakeholder communication and presentation skills.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• ...and much more!

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