Full-Time
UX Research Assistant
Posted on 12/22/2022
Backbone
51-200 employees
Cloud game streaming and mobile gaming platform
Junior
Remote
- 2+ years of experience in research or product design or an equivalent degree
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and advance in a user research career
- A desire to grow within a small team and build world-class gaming experiences
- Experience in supporting projects end-to-end in a business environment
- Familiarity with one or more of the following methods: interviewing, surveys, playtesting, diary studies, ethnographies, statistical analysis
- Assist User Experience Researchers (UXRs) in research planning, participant recruitment, lab coordination, study support, data analysis, and general team operations
- Work with UXRs to interpret data and develop insights post-study
- Create and maintain documentation to support a consistent research process
- Coordinate and manage participant recruitment with external partners
- Collaborate with a talented team of engineers, designers, and data scientists to realize the ideal user experience
- Help to define and establish a mature research pipeline and infrastructure to support the needs of a growing business
- Experience working in the gaming industry or integrated consumer hardware/software products is a plus
- Experience with participant screening, recruitment, and scheduling is a plus
Backbone is a trailblazer in the gaming industry, developing a comprehensive platform for cloud game streaming and core gaming on mobile devices, with a team comprised of experts from tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft. The company's competitive edge lies in its ability to support a wide range of gaming options, from mobile-native iOS games to next-gen console exclusives, and even offering direct support for Remote Play & Steam Link for those who own a console or PC. Backbone's inclusive and dynamic work culture, coupled with its commitment to technical advancement, makes it an ideal workplace for those seeking to shape the future of gaming.
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$41M
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
2018