UX Researcher II

Job Description:

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mixed Methods User Researcher to join our dynamic team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who excels in qualitative moderation, survey analysis, and storytelling through research, and thrives in a fast-paced, iterative product environment. You will lead end-to-end research initiatives, partnering cross-functionally to deliver impactful insights that guide product innovation and design.

About the Team We create the leading global platform for social gaming—where people build connections and communities through play. Our research team plays a critical role in championing user-centered design and informing the product experiences that delight and engage millions. Innovation, inclusivity, and agility define the way we work.

Key Responsibilities

• Scope study objectives, research questions, and methodologies tailored to product team needs
• Apply both qualitative and quantitative approaches including surveys, interviews, and usability testing
• Manage all aspects of the research lifecycle: study design, participant recruitment, logistics, and moderation (remote and in-person)
• Synthesize findings into actionable insights that shape product strategy and design decisions
• Effectively communicate results through compelling written reports and presentations tailored to diverse audiences
• Collaborate with researchers, designers, product managers, and engineers to integrate insights into development workflows

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX research experience, either in-house at Fortune 500 companies or in a consultancy setting
• Advanced degree preferred in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, or related field
• Proven ability to apply the appropriate research methods throughout the product lifecycle
• Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of effective team collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex concepts into clear recommendations
• Highly adaptable and organized; able to manage multiple projects with varied scope and timelines in a fast-evolving environment

Location: Remote (Must be local to Greater Seattle area)

Role type: Contract 12+ Month Position

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday (Extended schedule as needed Saturday-Sunday)

Application Question(s):

• Do you or will you in the future require any sponsorship to work in the US?

Language:

• English (Required)