Linda Werner & Associates is hiring UX Researcher

Summary:

As a UX Researcher on the World AI team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape cutting-edge experiences that bridge the physical world with VR, MR, and AR technologies. Research plays a pivotal role in the success of this team—formative research is essential to drive product strategy and validate the usability of entirely new experiences on state-of-the-art hardware. You will contribute to crafting transformative experiences that redefine how users see, navigate, and engage with the world around them. The ideal candidate is an experienced VR researcher with a strong tactical background in usability research and the ability to independently conduct iterative research.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with researchers, designers, product managers, and engineers to identify, define, and deliver impactful products.
• Develop and execute research studies and programs, both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Lead diverse research initiatives across all phases of the product development lifecycle.

Skills:

• Expertise in designing and leading usability testing for software and hardware experiences.
• Strong ability to sustain research programs across product iterations.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in analyzing data and utilizing quantitative insights to support hypotheses.
• Demonstrated autonomy and decision-making skills to prioritize research focus areas effectively.
• Previous experience conducting research in the VR domain.

 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a field related to human behavior, such as human-computer interaction, psychology, sociology, communication, information science, media studies, computer science, or economics.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

 

Location: Burlingame, CA

Role type: Contract 6 Month Position

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you or will you in the future require any sponsorship to work in the US?

Language:

• English  (Required)