Senior User Experience Researcher
About The Position
StubHub is seeking a passionate and strategic Senior User Experience Researcher to join our Consumer Experience team and lead key research initiatives that shape the future of how fans discover, buy, and sell tickets on StubHub. At StubHub, our mission is to be the global destination for live events, delivering an intuitive, seamless experience that anticipates what fans want before they even ask. UX Research is at the heart of this mission, ensuring that the voice of the user drives every decision we make. The Consumer Experience (CX) team at StubHub owns the end-to-end journey for fans discovering, buying, and selling tickets to their favorite live events across our web and mobile platforms. As the Senior User Experience Researcher, you’ll play a critical role in shaping this experience by uncovering deep insights into our users’ needs, behaviors, and motivations and transforming those insights into clear guidance for business, product, and design decisions.
Requirements
- 5-8 years of User Research Experience, with experience in a lead role for a large product area
- Bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven experience designing and executing research using a variety of methods (e.g., usability testing, interviews, contextual inquiry, surveys, diary studies).
- Deep understanding of the strengths, limitations, and appropriate applications of different research methodologies throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate insights into clear, compelling narratives that influence product strategy and decision-making.
Nice To Haves
- Experience defining, measuring, and tracking product quality and user experience metrics is a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Define and prioritize research questions that unlock business growth and product innovation.
- Design and lead end-to-end research initiatives spanning generative discovery to evaluate usability testing.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights to build a holistic understanding of user needs, behaviors, and motivations.
- Partner closely with Product, Design, and Data teams to translate research findings into actionable strategies and design decisions.
- Measure and monitor how product improvements influence user behavior, satisfaction, and sentiment over time.
- Develop and scale research with best practices, frameworks, and methodological toolkits across the organization.
- Empower cross-functional teams to conduct high-quality, independent research through mentorship, training, and shared resources.
Benefits
- Accelerated Growth Environment: Immerse yourself in an environment designed for swift skill and knowledge enhancement, where you have the autonomy to lead experiments and tests on a massive scale.
- Top Tier Compensation Package: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package that includes enticing stock incentives, aligning with our commitment to recognizing and valuing your contributions.
- Flexible Time Off: Embrace a healthy work-life balance with unlimited Flex Time Off, providing you the flexibility to manage your schedule and recharge as needed.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, featuring 401k, and premium Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
