Senior Researcher, Product Experience, Games Discovery

Overview

Location:

This role can be based in our Los Angeles, Los Gatos or New York office in a flexible hybrid model. Some travel will be required.

• Identify, prioritize, lead, and execute research roadmaps that generate insights to inform product strategies across the company.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams at the intersection of Product and Content—Product Innovation, Design, Data Science, Engineering, Content Strategy, Product Marketing, and Communications—to proactively develop research initiatives.
• Define, design, execute, and socialize a range of research studies that build a strong understanding of existing and future audiences and their experiences around the world.
• Identify best practices in existing and emerging research methodologies.

• At least 7+ years of demonstrable experience in product research and/or user experience (UX) research, with particular experience designing and leading end‑to‑end, complex quantitative research studies.
• A balance of creative and analytical skills with the ability to proactively define research questions, identify appropriate methods, execute studies, and synthesize findings with statistical rigor.
• Strong communicator with a bias toward action to proactively collaborate with multiple teams across the company.
• Passionate about translating findings into actionable strategic business recommendations.
• Advanced degree in psychology, social sciences, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Global research experience is highly preferred but not required.
• Familiarity or experience with future casting, design strategy, innovation frameworks, and research in emergent areas is preferred but not required.
• Experience, passion and/or interest in games is preferred but not required.

• The range for this role is $ – $.
• Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, stock option program, disability programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family‑forming benefits, and life and serious injury benefits.
• Paid leave of absence programs. Full‑time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick time. Full‑time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.