Airbnb Lead UX Researcher APAC 

Singapore 

2963993

A Typical Day:

• Lead research across internal and external facing product experiences, ensuring that these experiences drive value for our community and meet Airbnb’s high quality standards
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative studies within your focus area (e.g. ethnographic/field research, diary studies, surveys, concept testing, log analysis, etc.)
• Collaborate closely with adjacent teams to identify new or foundational research questions, anticipating the needs of the organization and informing early decision making
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, writers, and partner organizations to identify possible research goals and timelines
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders from across the company, including senior leadership
• Assist with workshops and other cross-functional alignment activities
• Execute in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity
  

Your Expertise:

• 6+ years industry experience, using both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Experience working with research vendors and conducting primary and secondary research that informs strategy and generates product recommendations
• A demonstrated track record of delivering impactful insights within complex or technical problem spaces
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing a portfolio of multiple priorities simultaneously without sacrificing quality or deadlines
• Experience conducting research in complex problem spaces such as customer service, enterprise solutions, or safety

Bonus experience:

• Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Cognitive Sciences, or equivalent practical experience.*
• Coding/scripting skills
• Experience with cross-cultural products and international research
• Expertise in tools or methods for conducting accessibility research
• Experience with creative storytelling methods and/or workshop design
• Experience in trust, safety, and privacy space
• Experience in consumer products

*This is a general guideline. We recognise that strong researchers come from a wide variety of career paths and backgrounds — please apply if you feel you’d be a good fit.