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Sr UX Researcher

Location: San Bruno, CA (Hybrid)

Duration: 6+ months (Possible Extension)

Pay Range: $80/Hr to $90/Hr (DOE)

Summary

In this role, you will work with cross-functional stakeholders and other UXRs to identify, prioritize and conduct tactical and foundational research that will guide the product development of short-form video creation at YouTube.

Specifically, you will work with a senior UXR/Team lead, your manager and xfn partners to:

Identify UX research opportunities based on user needs, a strong understanding of product design, our technical constraints, and business objectives.
Set and prioritize your OKRs and reassess priorities as new needs come up.
Partner with Sr UXRs on exploratory/foundational research on current and potential Shorts creators to drive product strategy.
Manage multiple research requests in a fast-paced environment and identify appropriate research approaches to address needs
Build empathy and an understanding across YouTube of the unique experiences of Shorts creators
Plan and execute tactical and strategic research to inform existing and new features, inform design execution and business decisions in close partnership with designers, product managers, engineers, and data scientists
Communicate findings in written deliverables (e.g., toplines, research deliverables) and work with other researchers & managers to ensure that the findings are of high-quality and will have impact on product development.

Mandatory

Usability researcher, User Experience researcher, Defining User Goals, concept testing, qualitative research

Preferred

Create or watch short-form videos and/or have a background in the creative arts
Comfort with or Interest in learning quantitative research methods
Have experience conducting research with teens
Have a passion for or experience in product inclusion
Comfortable moderating and facilitating in-person and remote interviews, discussions, and in-depth interviews with a diverse range of participants and settings.
Clear written and verbal communication skills with an interest in learning how to synthesize and translate research insights into actionable recommendations and a compelling narrative.

Desired

Create or watch short-form videos and/or have a background in the creative arts
Comfort with or Interest in learning quantitative research methods
Have experience conducting research with teens
Have a passion for or experience in product inclusion
Comfortable moderating and facilitating in-person and remote interviews, discussions, and in-depth interviews with a diverse range of participants and settings.
Clear written and verbal communication skills with an interest in learning how to synthesize and translate research insights into actionable recommendations and a compelling narrative.

Rate/Salary: $80/Hr to $90/Hr (DOE)

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