Microsoft Principal UX Researcher 

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver 

818275482

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This person should be knowledgeable and driven by the rapidly evolving AI space, while never forgetting the human side of the equationesearchers and

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• experience with AI andareexcited by the opportunity to continue to learn and partner with others in a rapidly evolvingspace.
• Drive for excellence while never losing sight of the human side of the equation and what it means to be a great leader and partner.
• Collaborate with design, product management, data science, marketing, and engineering teams around the company and globe,leveragingpartnerships for diverse perspective on our products.
• ProvidePrincipal-level thought leadership in user experience areas through collaboration withDesigners, participation in design reviews.
• Lead by example with clean, focused, and inspiring work, through all phases of the product cycle.
• Contribute tobroadenmulti-disciplineteam’s creative processes, team building, and our cultural values around diversity, inclusion, transparency, and growth mindset.
• Contribute to the learning and growth of the broader research team.
• Learn and understand about diverse audiences, their behaviors, context(s)and motivations – across all phases of the customer lifecycle and user journey.
• Demonstrate empathy for users while balancing the visionand constraints of stakeholders.

Required 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 6+ 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 4+ years User Experience Research experience
  • OR Doctorate 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 3+ years User Experience Research experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experienceconducting qualitative/quantitative researchimpactingboth productand businessdirection on productsleveragingAI and large language models (LLMs).

Preferred Qualifications:

• about responsible AI and inclusive design witha track recordof incorporating these principles into your research practice.
• Proven ability to champion and drive plans for research programs for widespread impactacross a division, across the company, or within the industry.
• Command of all aspects of UX Research across a product cycle; experience across a range of UX Research approaches and methodologies (theoretical and practical knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative).
• Experience in articulating the implications of research insights in clear and compelling ways; translating research findings into actionable opportunities and recommendations; ability to translate data into insights; measurable record of impacting products as a researcher.
• Verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Active thought leadership in user experience issues and trends.
• Track recordof collaborating and enabling cross disciplines (design, program management, engineering, content writers, and marketing) to drive change into products; while being able to work independently and as part of a cohesive team.
• A high-quality portfolio review presentation will be part of the interview process. Your presentation shoulddemonstrateyourstrategicresearch experience, rationale for methodologies chosen, and communication skills.

UX Research IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $135,800 - CAD $253,000 per year.

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The following areexpectations of this position:

• Understand UX Research needs and develop research plans/roadmaps to deliver insights that will guide product development decisions across the lifecycle.
• Create and manage UX research knowledge that isleveragedacrossDesign andEngineering teams and across products whenappropriate.
• Provideactionable insights as an outcome of research activities and drive those insights into product and design plans with peers in the Program Management and Design organizations.
• Effectively communicate research strategies, methodologies and insights to peers, partners, and stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Be a key partner in ensuring product success byrepresentingthe value of UX Research to product managers and engineers throughout the organization.
• Work closely withDesign counterparts in global teams to align research activities and execution consistently.
• Leverage your insights and experience in design reviews and planning cycles to improve the team’s ability to deliver world-class design solutions for our customers.
• Work to uplevel and cross-pollinate learnings and experiences with otherResearchers.
• Embody ourand.