Senior Researcher - Unpublished R&d Product

Riot Games

Los Angeles, United States
On-site
Conduct user research on complex problems
Design and perform research studies
Inform monetization strategy
You will conduct a wide range of studies and analyses including playtests, qualitative interviews, and usability studies to inform the direction, experience, systems, features, and content of the game product

Job Summary

  • You will conduct a wide range of studies and analyses including playtests, qualitative interviews, and usability studies to inform the direction, experience, systems, features, and content of the game product.
  • Your applied and/or experimental research background coupled with your deep understanding of data will ensure that you’re an effective advocate for players and can provide strategic guidance about how to best meet players where they are.
  • Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules.

Matching Summary

You will conduct a wide range of studies and analyses including playtests, qualitative interviews, and usability studies to inform the direction, experience, systems, features, and content of the game product.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Conduct user research on complex problems
  • Design and perform research studies
  • Inform monetization strategy
  • Advocate for players
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with multiplayer competitive games
  • Experience in early development stages
  • Familiarity with player value drivers for cosmetics
  • Experience managing vendors

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Anthropology, HCI, or related
  • 5 years of relevant research experience in game development
  • Broad experience in research methods
  • Deep expertise in at least one research area
  • Trusted to operate independently
  • Experience synthesizing research into actionable insights

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