Advanced Interaction Researcher
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
Spectacles are Snap's hand-free camera that take in both photo and video content that is shareable on, and off, Snapchat. With hardware and augmented reality working in tandem, Spectacles make it easy to make memories from your perspective, and relive them later.
We’re looking for an Interaction Researcher to join our UX Research team on Snap Lab! Snap Lab is home to the Spectacles brand and a world-class research & development team, working together to pave the way for the future of the camera — and innovating how creative computing will be overlaid on the world around us.
What you'll do:
Establish foundational research and best practices in advanced HCI for AR hardware
Own the end-to-end research process for products in development including defining, recruiting, moderating, synthesizing, and reporting
Analyze findings and articulate actionable product and design insights to key stakeholders
Work cross-functionally with UX Design to develop an interaction strategy around input paradigms
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Excellent presentation skills and comfort presenting to and communicating with senior leadership
Strong written and communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to deliver on multiple projects with competing deadlines on time
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Psychology, Human Factors Engineering or design
4+ years of experience conducting HCI research related to human factors for product and design teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors Psychology, Human Factors Engineering
Experience conducting research for both hardware and software products across the product life cycle
Experience working with product managers, designers, and engineering leads
Experience with wearable device gesture studies
Experience in providing insights in human behavior to guide product design
AR and MR research experience
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!