User Experience Data Researcher

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WHAT MAKES US EPIC? At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating. Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development. UX RESEARCH What We Do Our team of UX researchers provide rigorous research support and insights for all of our games and products. Our goal is to be the voice of our players and users, and help the designer-intended experience for them be realized. What You'll Do Epic Games is searching for a UX Data Researcher to collect and analyze player feedback through various survey methods and in-game data to improve the user experience of our products. This role will primarily have you creating and analyzing surveys, connecting those survey results to game analytics data, and communicating findings to various teams to inform design decisions. In this role, you will Design and implement surveys (both email and in-game) to gather player feedback on specific aspects of the game or product Explore, recommend, and implement various research methodologies to gather insights. Define appropriate metrics to evaluate the quality of our game and product user experiences and measure the impact of changes Align your work with other teams' outputs, including: usability testing, internal and external playtesting, in-game telemetry, and other user research techniques Create visualizations and reports using Tableau to present findings in a clear and understandable manner to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement Communicate your findings to cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, product managers, artists, and more to inform design decisions and product improvements Act as a player advocate and voice for users within Epic Games What we're looking for Experience in survey design and implementation (at least one year of experience) Demonstrated analytical skills -- preference will be shown to those with experience using SQL and/or Python Experience visualizing data -- preference will be shown to those with experience using Tableau Familiarity with game analytics and telemetry Demonstrated ability to communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences Ability and willingness to work independently and own research products. Ability and willingness to participate in team level peer-review Ability and willingness to collaborate cross-functionally on strategic initiatives Prior experience working in the video game industry Education in a social sciences, human computer interaction (HCI), or data-focused field Prior experience in other qualitative user research methodologies, such as usability testing and playtesting This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including NYC & WA). EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical. Pay Transparency Information The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs). New York City Base Pay Range $126,040—$184,858 USD Washington Base Pay Range $118,478—$173,767 USD ABOUT US Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent. Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic! Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here. Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
Location:
New York, NY, United States
Category:
Computer And Mathematical Occupations