Ux Researcher - Apple Vision Pro

Summary

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible — all while staying connected to the people around us.

The Vision Products Group (VPG) is looking for UX Researcher to help us shape and craft the next generation of interactive applications for our platform. This team is working with some of Apple's most advanced technologies in Spatial Computing. As a member of our organization, you will assist us in crafting future products that will delight, inspire and empower millions of people!

Key Qualifications

1-3 years of professional experience.
Supporting all phases of user studies (In-house and remote), including developing study plans and protocols, screeners, consent forms, data collection trackers and moderating sessions.
Designi quantitative and qualitative user studies to evaluate the usability and efficacy of user experience and interfaces and formulate insights.
Planning and executing research that collects and analyzes objective and subjective measures of next-gen experiences to inform the direction of the interactions and strategies.
Presenting research results and recommendations to stakeholders, including designers, engineers, program management and executives, as well as working cross-functionally.
Demonstrated ability to identify, promote and share user testing best practices and techniques with the broader org.
Experience working in AR/VR, shipped product, supported industry research (Preferred)

Description

In the role of UX Researcher, you will have the opportunity to lead future-facing interaction research projects alongside expert designers, artists, prototypers, engineers and PMs. As a key member of the UX Prototyping team, you are passionate about learning new research methods and exploring creative solutions as part of the iterative design process.
This is a hands-on data collection and study administration role. You will have the following responsibilities:
Conduct in-person user study sessions. Tasks include: administer screening and consent forms, interview and debrief participants, observe behavior, and administer complex testing protocols involving diverse hardware and software.
Proactively work with research scientists, designers, engineers and PM's to identify research questions that can yield actionable insights for the team.
Receiving and managing data from user studies: analyze user study data and findings.
Support research team's operations needs including managing research , recruiting/scheduling, space/device/supply logistics.
Collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering and product development groups.
Plan and execute qualitative and quantitative research studies, including moderating research session and interviews.

Education & Experience

MS or PhD preferred. Master’s degree in User Experience Research, Human Factors, HCI, or related design discipline.

Additional Requirements

A diverse toolkit of human factors research and usability methods, and the ability to select, scale, and adapt them to a variety of investigative, information-gathering, and analysis tasks.
Skilled at creating, deploying, and processing user surveys.
Experience at analyzing large data sets to assist product design and engineering spec evaluations.
A demonstrated ability to present research findings and recommendations to all levels of stakeholders, including executive management.
A proven ability to rapidly acquire familiarity with emergent technologies and software algorithms

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $138,900 and $208,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Role Number: 200492793