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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days 2K's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- No 5% of 2K's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at 2K
- high 73 stale, 5 reposted of 123 open
- Hiring momentum
- 179 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from 2K's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for 2K.
About this role
The User Experience Researcher at 2K will conduct player-centric research to enhance game development. Responsibilities include designing and implementing playtests, analyzing player feedback, collaborating with various teams, and authoring research reports. The role also involves maintaining research repositories and building relationships with development studios.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of 2K as an employer.
What you need
- A history of conducting User Experience (UX) and Usability Research
- An understanding of mixed-research methods, frameworks and processes
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Experience using Microsoft Excel/Powerpoint/Word or Google Sheets/Slides/Docs
- Ability to summarize, analyze, and communicate large amounts of written feedback and qualitative data, and derive insights and recommendations
- Ability to work on multiple projects and/or objectives simultaneously
Nice to have
- BA/BS or equivalent experience in Cognitive Science, Experimental/Cognitive Psychology, or related field
- 2+ years of UX or other social science research experience
- Experience with survey software (e.g. Qualtrics, Alchemer) and qualitative analysis tools
- Proficiency with PC hardware and current-generation game consoles
- Experience in accessibility, inclusion, and/or representation in games
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Travel may be required, both domestic and international
- No visa sponsorship or assistance provided
- Hybrid work model may imply some in-office requirements
Summarised from 2K's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by 2K on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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