User Researcher II at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Mar, 26

Salary

199000.0

Posted On

12 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

User Experience Research, Human-Computer Interaction, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Collaboration, Mentorship, AI Tools, Ethical Research, Product Design, Behavioral Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, Big Data Analytics, Social Sciences, Data Culture

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. This is a world of more possibilities, more innovation, more openness, and the sky is the limit thinking in a cloud-enabled world. Microsoft’s Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture. Microsoft is a company where passionate innovators come to collaborate, envision what can be and take their careers further. Microsoft’s Azure Data engineering team is leading the transformation of analytics in the world of data with products like databases, data integration, big data analytics, messaging & real-time analytics, and business intelligence. The products our portfolio include Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and Power BI. Our mission is to build the data platform for the age of AI, powering a new class of data-first applications and driving a data culture. We are hiring a User Researcher II on the Azure Data Research team, you will leverage your expertise in the motivations, workflows, and habits of data professionals to inform the strategy, design, and growth of products and services across the data cloud suite. Our Research team takes a multi-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods to identify emerging patterns of usage, uncover user insights, reveal unarticulated needs, and surface new product and service priorities. Familiarity with big data analysis is welcomed as a complement to these approaches. We do not just value differences or different perspectives. We seek them out and invite them in so we can tap into the collective power of everyone in the company. As a result, our customers are better served. Responsibilities Designs and delivers well-scoped, rigorous, ethical research studies that yields reliable, actionable and enduring insights. Works collaboratively across disciplines to drive research efforts that lead to strong product outcomes. Provides education and mentorship to other disciplines on the value of research, emphasising rigour and methodology. Demonstrates techniques with teams to support and develop less experienced members. Develop and innovate research methodologies using AI tools. Embody our culture and values Qualifications Required Qualifications: Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 1+ year(s) User Experience Research experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communications, Information Science, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, or related field AND 2+ years User Experience Research experience OR equivalent experience Other Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred qualifications: 1+ year(s) relevant domain experience within technology sector. 1+ year(s) experience in research methods impacting both product direction and detailed experience design. #azdat #azuredata #azuredata #userresearch UX Research IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver rigorous research studies to yield actionable insights. Collaborate across disciplines to drive research efforts that lead to strong product outcomes.