UX Researcher, Reality Labs
Job Summary
Job Description
The UX Researcher at Meta's Reality Labs collaborates with product and business teams to define research topics, acting as a thought leader in user research. Responsibilities include designing and executing primary research using diverse qualitative and quantitative methods (interviews, focus groups, usability testing, etc.), managing research plans in dynamic environments, and communicating findings effectively to various stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, a passion for understanding human behavior, and experience translating research into strategic narratives. The role requires expertise in various research methodologies and a commitment to rigorous, impactful research to influence Meta's future products and services that impact billions globally.
Must have:
- Conduct in-depth interviews & focus groups
- Design and execute primary research
- Translate research findings strategically
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Manage research plans effectively
Good to have:
- Experience with consumer products
- Degrees in human behavior-related fields
Perks:
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits
4 skills required
Job Details
Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics. Our UX Research team is designing for the broad spectrum of global human needs, which requires us to understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain insights into how people interact with each other and the world around them, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of billions of people on a global scale. This job description represents different full-time roles across Meta.
We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, human factors testing, and 1:1 interviews. We value a different range of perspectives and stem from many different backgrounds.
We’re looking for great communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society. Candidates successful in this space will thrive in a fast-moving organization, be open-minded about learning new research methods, committed to high-quality and rigorous research, and focused on influencing the future of Meta.
UX Researcher, Reality Labs 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
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience within user experience, applied research setting and/or product research and development, Master’s degree and 2+ years relevant experience, or a PhD and relevant experience
- Experience conducting In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups and Concept Testing or Usability Testing
- Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research
- Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development
- Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Neuroscience, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics
For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click for additional information.
About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$103,000/year to $163,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about at Meta.
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