Hardware UX Research Specialist at Meta Reality Labs

2 weeks ago


Burlingame, California, United States META Full time
Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled UX Researcher to join our team at Meta Reality Labs. As a Hardware UX Researcher, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and evangelizing user-focused research that contributes to the strategy, product definition, and design of AR/VR technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Conduct research using qualitative and quantitative methods to create actionable insights across the product development lifecycle.
  2. Partner with hardware engineering and industrial design teams to deliver technical expertise in areas like cognition, perception, biomechanics, and ergonomics.
  3. Develop foundational data sets and research-based design principles to influence hardware development.
  4. Present findings to various audiences, including product teams and executive leadership.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years' experience in user experience, applied research, or product research and development, or Master's degree with 5+ years' experience, or PhD with 2+ years' experience.
  • Relevant experience in user experience, applied research, or product research and development.
  • Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research.
  • Ability to translate research findings into strategic narratives.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in relevant Human Factors and behavioral research areas.
  • Experience shipping consumer and wearable devices.
  • Experience combining qualitative and quantitative user data into cohesive insights.
Compensation:

$138,000/year to $192,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits.

Industry:

Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.



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