Principal UX Researcher – Roblox Engine

About the role:

You will focus on conducting foundational and generative research centered around Avatar creation and identity journeys. You will help questions around how we make beloved avatars that drive connections. You will research how to make it easier for users to create a great avatar while discovering primary elements and attributes of consideration in order to optimize the user experience.

You will:

• Deeply understand the user experiences for a diverse global audience through seamless cross-product journeys, engaging learning experiences, and delightful interactions that align with our mission.
• Manage end-to-end research projects with an ability to translate abstract ideas into viable product feature recommendations.
• Work with Design and Product partners to determine feature roadmaps and contribute to the product vision.
• Work with Product and Engineering partners to represent the research team, facilitate research discussions, and give concise feedback on planning and product direction.
• Partner with the Engineering team to provide a high-quality implementation of delightful product experiences.
• Work in close collaboration with the XFN to evolve research processes and foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration and innovation.
• Have opportunities to present your work to executive leadership.
• Report to the UX Research Manager

You have:

• 5+ years of professional career experience as a UX or product researcher with a
• 2+ years operating at a senior or principal level researcher.
• A Bachelor's, Master's or Phd in HCI, psychology, marketing research, sociology, anthropology, or other social science discipline with an emphasis on research, or equivalent work experience.

You are:

• Knowledgeable about a variety of research methods. Is comfortable with both qualitative and quantitative methodology and can identify the correct methodology for the question at hand. Preferably has experience using Qualtrics and SQL and can conduct statistical analyses in SPSS, R or Python.
• Collaborative, sharing work early and often and encouraging peers to look for constructive feedback from their manager, partners, teams, and the research and product team.
• A Systems Thinker that advocates for holistic and connected user experiences.
• A Problem Solver who has a tuned thought process that yields creative solutions to big challenges across end-to-end learning journeys.
• A compelling storyteller who can articulate research findings clearly through verbal, written, and visual communication.
• Investigative and inquisitive about product goals from both a company and user perspective, promoting a learning culture within the research, design and product teams and the larger Roblox organization.
• Creative and strategic in producing exceptional research. You're inspired to find solutions around difficult project constraints that no-one else has seen. You can exemplify the best research skills, methodology expertise, stakeholder partnership, strategic direction and cross group/cross functional guidance and direction, mentorship and oversight.
• Motivated and curious and always expanding your skills by learning new tools and techniques.

This role is based in San Mateo. Roblox is a hybrid work company. #LI-Hybrid.