Drive user experience improvements at Reddit as a Usability Rapid Researcher in a fully remote contract role.
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Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Joblaze summary
In this contract role, the Usability Rapid Researcher at Reddit will focus on understanding user behavior and needs through qualitative research methods such as interviews and usability testing. The position requires expertise in research design and analysis, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with product and design teams to enhance user experiences. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of user research experience and a background in fields like psychology or human-computer interaction. This role suits those who thrive in fast-paced environments and can adapt to shifting project priorities.
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Quick facts
- Is the Usability Rapid Researcher (Contract) role remote?
- Yes — Reddit lists this as a fully remote position.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Usability Rapid Researcher (Contract) role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Reddit targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Contract for this Usability Rapid Researcher (Contract) role at Reddit.
From the original posting
This is a contract role.
Location: Remote
Team Description:
As a member of the user experience team, you’ll drive the understanding of user behavior, motivations and experiences with Reddit. You'll partner with our product and design teams to understand users and how we can improve their experiences. As a usability rapid researcher, you’ll be responsible for leading usability-focused research studies across consumer teams that drive changes in product design and strategy.
Role Description:
You’ll investigate user behavior and user needs using qualitative research methods including interviews, concept testing, and usability testing. The ideal candidate will be able to combine their skills in research design and qualitative interviewing and analysis to improve the user experience.
Responsibilities:
- Design and execute on unmoderated, moderated usability testing, and user interviews through a rapid research program.
- Lead communication and collaboration with cross-functional partners, including design, product management, engineers, and product marketing.
- Appropriately scope and prioritize usability projects with cross-functional teams to appropriately scope usability projects and prioritize projects.
- Work quickly to turn around high-quality research insights.
- Develop research deliverables that achieve business and product impact.
- Assist other researchers with projects as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
- 3+ years of professional experience conducting user research
- BA/BS in Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Behavioral Science, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, related fields, or equivalent experience within a product-centric environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience conducting remote research.
- Be flexible, adapting to changing schedules and different projects.
- Demonstrate agility in adapting to shifting priorities.
- Understanding of strengths and shortcomings of different quantitative research methods, including when and how to apply them during each product phase.
- Detail-oriented and ability to work fairly independently on a variety of tasks.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
- Experience working in ambiguity and complex cross-functional collaborations.
Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ApplicationAssistance@Reddit.com.
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Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.