UX Researcher - AR/VR (Redmond, WA)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

We are seeking an AR/VR UX Researcher on a contract basis to help support our customer’s business needs. This role is on-site in Redmond, WA. Some travel in the Greater Seattle is expected.

Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct UX research to support the development of AI wearable experiences, with a focus on speech communication and human-AI interaction
• Plan and execute quantitative research using lab-based experiments, statistical analysis, surveys, and experimental design
• Conduct qualitative research, including interviews, diary studies, and usability evaluations as needed
• Evaluate and improve AI wearable audio and communication experiences based on user research findings
• Analyze and synthesize research data into actionable insights and recommendations
• Present research findings to cross-functional stakeholders to influence product direction
• Collaborate with product, engineering, design, and research teams to shape future AI wearable experiences
• Develop research plans and contribute to study design with other UX researchers
• Independently manage research activities, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and knowledge sharing

Skills and Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Cognitive Psychology, Linguistics, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Neuroscience and 1+ years of industry experience
• 2+ years of experience conducting applied UX research for consumer products
• 2+ years of experience conducting qualitative research, including interviews, diary studies, or usability testing
• 1+ years of experience working on cross-functional product teams
• Strong foundation in mixed-methods research, including quantitative and qualitative methodologies
• Strong experience with experimental design, inferential statistics, descriptive statistics, and survey research
• Proficiency with statistical programming and data visualization using R and/or Python
• Experience conducting lab-based perceptual or behavioral studies in speech communication, human-AI interaction, linguistics, speech sciences, or voice-based AI
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to translate research findings into actionable product recommendations

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Linguistics, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Neuroscience, or a related field
• Experience conducting research involving wearable technologies, such as AI glasses, headphones, or smartwatches
• Experience in speech communication research, speech production, speech input for voice AI systems, or human-AI interaction
• Advanced expertise in statistical analysis and data visualization
• Experience synthesizing qualitative insights to inform product strategy
• Strong understanding of speech, AI, and emerging technologies with the ability to work independently in the domain

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

* Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.

* Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.