Microsoft UX Researcher II 

United States, Washington 

510180562

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 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

    o OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge and experience of a range of UX research approaches and methodologies
• Familiarity with modern developer platforms and ecosystems
• Analytical and synthesis skills with a proven ability to turn research results into product insights
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence a range of audiences
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until Deceber 25, 2025.

• Design and conduct a range of formative and iterative research methods applicable to all product stages from conception to release
• Develop comprehensive research strategies to drive data into decisions across the product lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with design, engineering, and business partners during all steps of research
• Translate research findings into actionable recommendations and deliver them in compelling ways
• Triangulate multiple data sources into integrated insights
• Communicate and evangelize research results to engineering and business teams
• Evolve the team’s research techniques and toolset to work effectively within a rapid product development cadence
• Align product experiences to the broader developer and Microsoft ecosystem