Lead Researcher- Unannounced Title

Responsibilities:

• Lead research initiatives to drive deeper understanding of the player experience across game development and live operations.
• Serve as a driving strategic partner to product leadership, identifying where research can inform design vision and roadmap priorities.
• Own and drive the end-to-end user experience research function, from defining research strategy through execution to delivery of insights.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Psychology, HCI, Game Design, Social Science or related); MBA, Master's, or PhD preferred.
• 8+ years of experience conducting end-to-end UX research in gaming at a developer/publisher or research agency.
• Strong expertise in mixed-method UX research with ability to select and apply appropriate methodologies across production stages.

Benefits:

• Base pay plus eligibility for equity, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited PTO.
• Quarterly travel for in-person research at LA-based lab required.
• Opportunities to mentor other researchers and contribute to the growth of the team's capabilities and impact.