SSP Data User Studies Research Engineer
Description For SSP Data User Studies Research Engineer
Join Apple's Hardware team as a Data User Studies Research Engineer in an exciting and fast-paced environment. This role combines technical expertise with user research to support the development of input mechanisms for various hardware products. You'll be responsible for designing and conducting user studies, analyzing data, and presenting insights that drive product development decisions.
As a key member of the HID organization, you'll work with cross-functional teams to plan and execute study protocols, manage participant experiences, and collect both quantitative and qualitative data. The role requires a unique blend of technical skills, research methodology knowledge, and strong interpersonal abilities.
The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of human subjects research experience and a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences or related field. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to Apple's user-centered design process. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, stock options, and educational support.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, values attention to detail, and can maintain confidentiality while working on sensitive projects. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in research methodology. The position offers competitive compensation with a base pay range of $56.65-$85.52/hr plus additional benefits and stock opportunities.
Join Apple in shaping the future of hardware interaction through data-driven research and user studies. Your work will directly impact the development of innovative products used by millions of people worldwide.
Responsibilities For SSP Data User Studies Research Engineer
- Design and moderate user study sessions
- Develop correspondence, recruit and schedule study participants
- Identify inefficiencies and streamline project-related databases and processes
- Own space utilization and coordinate study environment use, setup, and maintenance
- Manage and maintain study documents and electronic data
- Use and maintain hardware prototypes
- Facilitate one-on-one or large-group sessions
- Produce significant visualizations and summaries of data
- Present results to different audiences across multiple media formats
Requirements For SSP Data User Studies Research Engineer
- Experience with defining new measures to evaluate user experience, study design and research requirements
- Demonstrated success with schedules, task management, facilities, purchasing, device set-up and day-to-day operations
- Experience planning and executing small to mid-range scale human/user data collection studies
- Familiarity with research methodologies
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in behavioral sciences or customer-facing professions
- 2 years experience with human subjects research
Benefits For SSP Data User Studies Research Engineer
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Employee stock programs
- Educational reimbursement
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discretionary bonuses
- Relocation assistance
- Product discounts
- Free services
