UX Researcher - Quantified Wearability

Summary

The Quantified Wearability (QW) team is a dynamic applied research group that directly influences product innovation and strategic decision-making across the organization. We are seeking a user experience researcher to design and execute research studies for prototype technologies, working with cross-functional stakeholders to translate human insights into impactful product direction. This role requires a balance of research rigor, operational execution, and effective communication across engineering and product teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers, designers, product managers, and engineers to scope and execute UX research initiatives that inform product development
• Navigate and submit research proposals through internal privacy and review protocols
• Adhere strictly to safety, privacy, and ethical guidelines when interacting with participants and handling sensitive data
• Independently and jointly develop long-term research roadmaps and execute studies throughout the product lifecycle
• Lead quantitative and qualitative data collection and perform original analysis using statistical tools
• Synthesize insights into compelling presentations and reports for cross-functional teams
• Coordinate with external research vendors to augment internal capabilities

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience designing and conducting both qualitative and quantitative UX studies
• Comfortable working directly with human subjects and applying rigorous methodology
• Advanced data fluency with strong analytical reasoning and hypothesis testing
• Clear and effective communication skills—both written and verbal—with attention to detail and storytelling
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, work autonomously, and prioritize in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Python, R, MATLAB; familiarity with SQL and large data infrastructures is a plus

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human-centered field such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics
• 2+ years of experience as a UX researcher with a portfolio demonstrating successful execution of human subjects research and actionable data insights
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and communicating research findings to technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant behavioral or computational field listed above

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Location: Burlingame, CA (Onsite)

Role type: Contract 6 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)