Principal User Experience Researcher

Welcome to Yahoo! We are seeking a highly skilled Principal User Experience Researcher to join our dynamic team. As a global leader in technology and media, Yahoo! is committed to providing exceptional user experiences across all of our platforms. In this role, you will lead a team of talented researchers and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive user-centered design and innovation. We are looking for a creative and strategic thinker with a strong background in user research and a passion for understanding user needs and behaviors. If you are a collaborative leader with a deep understanding of UX research methodologies and a track record of delivering impactful insights, we want to hear from you. Join us at Yahoo! and help shape the future of our products for millions of users worldwide.

1. Lead the user experience research team to drive user-centered design and innovation at Yahoo!
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business goals and translate them into research objectives.
3. Develop and execute user research plans, including both qualitative and quantitative methods, to gather insights that inform product design and development decisions.
4. Manage and mentor a team of researchers, providing guidance and support in their professional growth and development.
5. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in user research, and incorporate them into research strategies.
6. Utilize a variety of research techniques, such as usability testing, surveys, interviews, and focus groups, to gather data and insights.
7. Analyze research data and present actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
8. Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to ensure that user needs and behaviors are considered in all product decisions.
9. Work with cross-functional teams to prioritize research needs and allocate resources effectively.
10. Continuously advocate for the user by championing user research and incorporating user feedback throughout the product development process.
11. Use a data-driven approach to identify and address user pain points and opportunities for improvement.
12. Foster a culture of user-centered design by promoting empathy and understanding of user needs throughout the organization.
13. Represent Yahoo! at industry events and conferences, sharing insights and best practices with the broader design and research community.
14. Stay informed on industry trends and changes in user behavior, and use that knowledge to inform research strategies and approaches.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Principal User Experience Researcher is $130,000 - $170,000 per year. However, this can vary depending on factors such as location, experience, and company size. Some companies may offer bonuses, stock options, and other benefits on top of the base salary. Additionally, senior-level Principal User Experience Researchers may earn higher salaries.

Yahoo! is an American web services provider headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and owned by Verizon Media. The original Yahoo! company was founded by Jerry Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and was incorporated on March 2, 1995. Yahoo was one of the pioneers of the early Internet era in the 1990s.