Lead UX Researcher for Monetization Strategies

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead UX Researcher to join our Monetization team. This role emphasizes user experience research coupled with leadership and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. Your expertise will help us balance speed and rigor in research, translating insights into impactful product recommendations. As a leader, you will guide a team of researchers across various disciplines and ensure that our findings drive significant business outcomes. You will become a trusted partner to product stakeholders, communicating the value of user research through actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize both short-term and long-term research initiatives that yield the highest impact on business goals.
• Effectively allocate resources and talent to focus on critical product decisions.
• Deliver insights that are both actionable and relevant to strategic and tactical product design decisions.
• Recruit, develop, and maintain a talented team of researchers across diverse skillsets.
• Oversee research through all product phases, from early generative research to post-launch evaluation.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Design, Engineering, and other teams to integrate research into the product development lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field, or significant experience in User Experience research with demonstrable business impact.
• 18+ years of experience in research-related roles post-Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of direct management experience in coaching and developing researchers.
• Proficient in managing various research methodologies.
• Hands-on experience conducting end-to-end primary research, including designing, fielding, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Proven ability to build teams over time through effective hiring and talent retention.
• Demonstrated experience in aligning research strategy with business objectives.
• Record of communicating research findings effectively to diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with various cross-functional teams to achieve common objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, or related discipline.
• Experience in advertising, monetization, or commerce-related topics.
• Experience managing teams across different time zones.

Public Compensation

$193,000/year to $266,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate on various grounds. We embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We also provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruiting process.