Microsoft is hiring: Senior Mixed Methods UX Researcher in Redmond

Are you passionate about creating user-centric digital experiences that empower people and organizations? Do you enjoy conducting both quantitative and qualitative user research and translating insights into design solutions? If so, you might be the Senior UX Researcher Microsoft Digital Studio is looking for.

 

Microsoft Digital Studio is a global team of designers, researchers, data scientists, and strategists who collaborate to create innovative digital products and services for Microsoft and its customers. We are looking for a Senior Mixed Methods UX Researcher to join our studio and lead user research projects across various domains and platforms, including focusing primarily on Copilot.

 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

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Responsibilities

  1. Plan, design, and conduct user research activities such as quantitative surveys, usability tests, diary studies, and interviews.
  2. Partner closely with key stakeholders across design, engineering, data science, and leadership to establish trust and deliver actionable insights in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
  3. Analyze and synthesize both quantitative and qualitative user data and insights to inform design decisions and strategy.
  4. Communicate and present research findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders, including product teams, senior management, and external clients.
  5. Mentor and coach other researchers and designers on user research methods and best practices.
  6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver user-centric digital solutions that meet user needs and business goals.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 4+ years User Experience Research experience
  2. OR Master’s Degree in the same fields AND 3+ years User Experience Research experience
  3. OR Doctorate in the same fields AND 1+ year(s) User Experience Research experience
  4. OR equivalent experience.
  5. Proficiency in a variety of user research methods and tools, such as qualitative and quantitative analysis, remote and in-person testing, prototyping, and data visualization.
  6. Experience with online survey platforms, such as Qualtrics, Survey Monkey, or Microsoft Forms.
  7. A portfolio of user research projects that demonstrate your impact and process.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in the same fields AND 8+ years User Experience Research experience
  2. OR Master’s Degree in the same fields AND 6+ years User Experience Research experience
  3. OR Doctorate in the same fields AND 3+ years User Experience Research experience.
  4. 3+ years relevant domain experience within technology sector.
  5. 3+ years experience in research methods impacting both product direction and detailed experience design.
  6. Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
  7. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and quality.

 

UX Research IC4 – The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 – $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 – $250,200 per year.