UX Researcher

Duration: 12-months extensions
Pay Range: $45-$67/hr

You will apply rigorous mixed-methods research with a strong emphasis on quantitative and experimental approaches to guide early-stage research and advanced prototyping. Working closely with cross-functional partners across research engineering and design you will translate user insights into actionable recommendations that directly influence the development of audio-driven AR/VR experiences.

THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU

• Design and conduct research to inform the development of audio-centric AR/VR and wearable device experiences with a focus on hearing and augmented audio features

• Lead quantitative UX research including lab-based experimentation psychophysical and psychoacoustic methods controlled studies surveys and statistical analysis supplemented by qualitative methods where appropriate

• Evaluate how users perceive interact with and derive value from augmented audio conversation enhancement technologies and hearing-related features

• Synthesize findings into clear actionable and measurable UX recommendations and partner with cross-functional teams to drive implementation

• Collaborate closely with engineers designers and other researchers to influence the direction of future audio-enabled AR/VR experiences

• Independently manage end-to-end research efforts including study design data collection analysis reporting and knowledge sharing
  
  KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
  Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience conducting applied research in an audio-related domain is required (e.g. hearing science audiology spatial audio speech communication audio quality evaluation or audio-focused consumer devices)

• MS in Human Factors Cognitive Psychology Perceptual Psychology Hearing/Speech Sciences or a closely related UX field

• 2 years of experience conducting applied UX research on consumer products with a strong emphasis on quantitative and experimental methods

• Strong foundation in experimental design inferential statistics and data analysis

• Experience working with qualitative methods such as interviews and usability studies

• Experience collaborating within cross-functional product or research teams

• PhD in Human Factors Cognitive Psychology Perceptual Psychology Hearing/Speech Sciences or related field

• 2 years of experience conducting behavioral or attitudinal research with audio-enabled devices (e.g. AR/VR headsets smart glasses headphones hearables smart speakers)

• Hands-on experience with psychophysical or psychoacoustic research methods

• Proficiency in statistical programming and data visualization (e.g. R Python)

• Experience researching or developing AR/VR wearable or spatial computing technologies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Focus on early-stage and exploratory audio research shaping future-facing AR/VR and wearable experiences

• Opportunity to work on novel experimental audio and hearing features without rigid product timelines

• High-impact role influencing how augmented audio and hearing technologies are experienced in everyday life

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