UX Researcher, Quantitative

About the Role: UX Researcher, Quantitative at Meta

The UX Research team at Meta is dedicated to designing for the diverse needs of humanity by deeply understanding user behaviors. Our researchers tackle complex challenges, gaining insights into how people interact with technology and the world. We collaborate to innovate products that impact billions globally.

This description represents various full-time UX Researcher, Quantitative roles available across Meta.

Research Methodology & Approach

We employ a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods to achieve our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We highly value diverse perspectives and backgrounds within our team.

We seek excellent communicators with a strong understanding of people-centric research and a curiosity about the intersection of technology and society. Ideal candidates are adaptable in fast-moving environments, open to new research methods, committed to rigorous, high-quality research, and focused on shaping Meta's future.

Key Responsibilities for a UX Researcher, Quantitative

• Work closely with product and business teams to identify critical research topics.
• Act as a thought leader in research, advocating for the people who use Meta's products.
• Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a broad spectrum of methods.
• Develop studies that address both user behavior and attitudes comprehensively.
• Effectively manage and prioritize research plans amidst ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
• Align and efficiently execute critical insights while collaborating with a large group of stakeholders.
• Generate insights that both fuel ideation and meticulously evaluate designs.
• Communicate research results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and creative ways.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with several years of experience in quantitative user research.
• Alternatively, a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field with a few years of experience in quantitative user research.
• Demonstrated experience coding with R, SQL, STATA, SPSS, or equivalent statistical software.
• Proficiency in survey design and understanding of response effects.
• Practical experience applying statistical analysis methods such as Regressions, ANOVA, and T-Tests.
• Strong interest and hands-on experience in executing primary research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degrees in human behavior-related fields such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics.

About Meta

Meta is at the forefront of building technologies that empower people to connect, find communities, and grow businesses. From Facebook's launch in 2004 to the global reach of Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, Meta continuously innovates. The company is now advancing beyond 2D screens into immersive augmented and virtual reality experiences, shaping the next evolution of social technology. Building a career at Meta means contributing to a future that transcends current digital connections—moving beyond screen limitations, distance, and even the rules of physics.

Key skills/competency

• Quantitative User Research
• Statistical Analysis
• Survey Design
• Primary Research
• Data Interpretation
• Product Development Support
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication Skills
• User Behavior Analysis
• Methodology Adaptation