Lead Quantitative UX Researcher
About The Position
At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 550 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. We’re seeking an exceptional, experienced, and strategic Lead Quantitative UX Researcher with a proven track record to join our team. As a Lead Researcher, you will operate as an expert individual contributor who possesses deep domain mastery of quantitative user experience methodologies, advanced statistical profiling, and telemetry log analysis. You will play a critical role in guiding cross-functional teams to use data and user research effectively to achieve collective success and drive product evolution. In this role, you will own the quantitative research strategy for major product areas, conducting complex, multi-method research studies and transforming large data volumes into compelling, actionable strategic narratives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including Product Management, Design, Engineering, Product Analytics, and Consumer Insights, while also supporting and mentoring our growing team of qualitative and mixed-methods UX researchers.
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant applied experience in quantitative UX research, product data science, or an equivalent analytical consumer insights field.
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Psychology, Economics, Neuroscience, Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computational Social Science, or equivalent work experience (an advanced degree is preferred).
- Deep general knowledge of probability and advanced statistical modeling skills (e.g., GLM, multi-variable regression, Bayesian statistics) on large, unstructured datasets, alongside the ability to educate non-experts on data nuances.
- Expert proficiency in SQL and specialized applied programming packages such as R or Python for custom analytics and data manipulation.
- Comprehensive expertise in advanced survey writing, robust user sampling workflows, data stratification, and utilizing leading intercept deployment tools (e.g., Qualtrics, Dscout).
- A clear case study portfolio showcasing your end-to-end research execution, professional visual deliverables (e.g., charts, matrices, frameworks), and the measurable business or metric-driven impact your work yielded.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Responsibilities
- Establish and execute the quantitative UX research roadmap and data strategy for major product lines, ensuring insights map directly to business priorities, core customer satisfaction (CSAT) indexes, and product goals.
- Independently scope and spearhead advanced, multi-method quantitative research studies (e.g., A/B testing experimentation frameworks, complex on-platform surveys, MaxDiff, profiling, and behavioral modeling).
- Synthesize complex log data and high-volume survey results into actionable insights and strategic storytelling artifacts that inform leadership decisions and de-risk high-stakes product discovery.
- Partner directly with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to identify research questions, define critical user journeys, and establish shared understandings early in the product life cycle.
- Innovate within existing quantitative methodologies to improve team efficiency, operational pace, and user experience measurement capabilities.
- Actively mentor junior and mid-level researchers, advocating for evidence-based research rigor across the organization while guiding colleagues on survey design and quantitative fundamentals.
- Support the maintenance of internal insights repositories, democratize data tools across teams, and champion user experience metrics as direct predictors of core business outcomes.
Benefits
- Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Annual bonus
- Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
- Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
- Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
- Company-wide in-person events and team outings
- Lifestyle enhancement program
- Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
- Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
