UX Researcher

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a UX Researcher for a contract position with a Leading Technology Firm located in Redmond, WA. This is a 12 month contract opportunity.

This role is part of a research team creating the future of augmented and virtual reality, specifically focused on audio experiences. As a UX Researcher, you will be responsible for uncovering user insights and feedback to guide early research and advanced development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a rigorous, mixed-methods approach, moving between in-depth qualitative work to define problem spaces and quantitative work to measure them.

• Lead generative research on user needs for audio on glasses
• Design & conduct quantitative evaluation of audio experience quality, including lab-based studies, listening tests, surveys, and the associated statistical analysis
• Evaluate and iterate on hearing features by understanding how users perceive, interact with, and benefit from augmented audio experiences
• Translate the research insights into actionable, measurable UX recommendations and drive implementation with cross functional partners
• Manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing conditions, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders
• Work closely with other UX researchers to help design research plans and specific studies, as well as communicate findings with stakeholders and drive impact of the work

• MS in a field that includes formal training in both experimental design and qualitative inquiry. Relevant fields include Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Human Factors, Sociology, Anthropology, Neuroscience, or a related field
• 5 years experience conducting applied research on consumer products, or 3 years post-PhD, with demonstrated depth in both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Experience designing and analyzing qualitative research, including in-depth interviews and at least one exploratory or longitudinal method
• Proficiency in inferential statistics and experimental design
• Experience conducting perceptual or sensory evaluation research in which the stimulus is a rendered experience

• PhD in a field that includes formal training in both experimental design and qualitative inquiry
• Experience researching capture, editing, or content creation workflows, including how people decide what is worth keeping and sharing
• Experience with spatial audio perception
• Longitudinal or multi-session research experience
• Experience evaluating early-stage prototypes that do not resemble the intended end product

Pay range: up to $93.83 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.