Niantic
Lead Researcher- Unannounced Title
US - United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$170k-$253kDetected 68 days ago
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About the role
- Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely's position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue.
- For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.
Responsibilities
- Lead research initiatives to drive a deeper understanding of the player experience across game development and live operations
- Own and drive the end-to-end user experience research function, from defining research strategy through execution, synthesis, and delivery of insights
- Collaborate with game development, strategy, and leadership teams to translate insights into KPIs, product decisions, and solutions to player experience challenges
- Design, execute, and present high-impact quantitative and qualitative user experience research studies in partnership with consumer insights, research operations, and cross-functional teams (e.g., Game Design, UX Design, Product Management, Production, Marketing, Data Analytics, etc.)
- Translate research findings into clear, actionable recommendations that influence design decisions and measurable outcomes
- Mentor and support other user researchers, contributing to the growth and maturity of the team's capabilities and impact
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience conducting end-to-end user experience research in gaming at either a developer/publisher or research agency
- Strong expertise in mixed-method user experience research, with demonstrated ability to select and apply appropriate methodologies across various stages of production
- Proven track record of driving measurable product or player experience improvements through research insights from a variety of sources
- Experience supporting product strategy and roadmap decisions through research in complex, cross-functional environments
- Experience working with and managing external research vendors
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and align cross-functional teams using evidence-based insights
- Experience scaling or improving research practices and tools within a team or organization
- Passion for gaming and a strong understanding of core loops and monetization of mobile/PC games
Nice to have
- MBA, Master's, or PhD preferred
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Game Design, Social Science, or a related field
- Experience advanced AI analysis or analytics tools such as SPSS and SQL is a plus
- Candidates with experience in social play or midcore live-service games strongly preferred
Skills
- Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Compensation
- For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below.
Benefits
- Serve as a driving strategic partner to product leadership, identifying where research can inform design vision, roadmap priorities, and player experience strategy
Company info
- At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day-whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players.
- Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team - including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami.
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