UX Researcher IV

About the role

Our client, Meta Reality Labs Research (RL-R) is seeking a UX Researcher IV to join their team. As a UX Researcher IV, you will be part of the Audio Research organization, supporting early research and advanced development for augmented audio experiences. The ideal candidate will have a rigorous mixed-methods mindset, strong inferential statistics skills, and the ability to translate research into measurable UX recommendations that drive implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead generative research on user needs for audio on glasses, uncovering what matters most to real people in real contexts.
• Design and conduct quantitative evaluations of audio experience quality, including lab-based studies, listening tests, surveys, and the associated statistical analysis.
• Evaluate and iterate on hearing features by understanding how users perceive, interact with, and benefit from augmented audio experiences.
• Translate research insights into actionable, measurable UX recommendations and drive implementation with cross-functional partners.
• Manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous, fast-changing conditions, aligning stakeholders and executing critical insights efficiently.

Requirements

• MS in a field that includes formal training in both experimental design and qualitative inquiry (e.g., Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Human Factors, Sociology, Anthropology, Neuroscience, or a related field).
• 5+ years experience conducting applied research on consumer products, or 3+ years post-PhD, with demonstrated depth in both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Experience designing and analyzing qualitative research, including in-depth interviews and at least one exploratory or longitudinal method.
• Proficiency in inferential statistics and experimental design.
• Experience conducting perceptual or sensory evaluation research in which the stimulus is a rendered experience.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

Pay

Pay Range: $70-80/hr - 12 month contract