Full-Time

UX Researcher

Quantitative

Updated on 1/22/2025

Meta

Meta

10,001+ employees

Social media platforms and virtual reality solutions

VR & AR
Consumer Software
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$138k - $192kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Burlingame, CA, USA + 3 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | Menlo Park, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA

Requires onsite presence in California.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
R
Product Management
SQL
Marketing
Stata
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience in user experience, applied research and/or product research and development, Master’s degree and 5+ years relevant experience, or a PhD and 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience coding with R, SQL, STATA, SPSS or equivalent
  • Experience with survey design and response effects
  • Experience applying statistical analysis methods such as Regressions, ANOVA, and T-Tests
  • Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research
  • Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics
  • Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products
  • Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods
  • Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes
  • Ability to work independently and autonomously
  • Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders
  • Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and creative ways
  • Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing
  • Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs
Desired Qualifications
  • Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics
  • Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development

Meta Platforms Inc. focuses on social media, communication tools, and virtual reality. It operates popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, allowing users to connect, share content, and engage in communities. The Oculus division provides virtual reality hardware and experiences. Meta's primary revenue comes from advertising, offering businesses tools to target specific audiences using insights from its large user base. This advertising service is scalable and allows for tailored audience segmentation. Additionally, Meta explores revenue through virtual reality product sales and the metaverse, where it looks to monetize virtual goods and services. The company also invests in artificial intelligence and augmented reality to enhance its offerings, aiming to combine user engagement with advanced marketing tools.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased user engagement from TikTok's potential ban boosts Meta's advertising revenue.
  • Meta's renewable energy acquisition enhances its brand image among eco-conscious consumers.
  • Meta's AI-powered search engine development diversifies its digital advertising offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Turning off AI for detecting fakes may increase misinformation on Meta's platforms.
  • Layoffs of 3,600 workers could impact Meta's innovation and competitive edge.
  • Increased scrutiny on data practices due to TikTok's potential ban affects Meta.

What makes Meta unique

  • Meta's SEAMLESSM4T AI model offers real-time translation in 101 languages.
  • Meta's platforms like Instagram and Facebook benefit from TikTok's potential U.S. ban.
  • Meta's VR concerts, like the Shawn Mendes event, expand user engagement opportunities.

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Benefits

Stock Options

Company Equity

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours