Sr Staff Mixed Methods User Researcher

52 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Data Science and Analytics
Mozilla

Mozilla

Mozilla, the maker of Firefox, is a non-profit organization ensuring an open, safe, and accessible internet for all users worldwide.

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2005
$2M raised

Description

  • Lead the most complex, ambiguous, and highest-stakes research studies and set the standard for research excellence.
  • Drive user-centered decision-making at the executive level by influencing directors and VPs.
  • Partner with product, design, engineering, data science, and marketing to identify high-impact research opportunities.
  • Integrate qualitative research, quantitative research, behavioral data, and market intelligence into evidence-based insights.
  • Use AI tools thoughtfully across the research workflow and verify outputs for accuracy.
  • Define standards and frameworks for responsible AI use in research.
  • Elevate the research practice by identifying capability gaps and mentoring Staff researchers and below.
  • Translate research findings into clear, actionable insights that shape roadmaps and strategies.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of applied research experience, including strategic research leadership in complex organizations.
  • At least 6 years of experience in the tech/SaaS industry.
  • Extensive experience leading both evaluative and generative research across the product development lifecycle.
  • Deep expertise in qualitative methods such as interviews, concept testing, and usability studies.
  • Practical experience with quantitative approaches such as survey design and data analysis.
  • Strong judgment in setting program-level research priorities and making trade-offs across multiple workstreams.
  • Deep, current knowledge of AI tools used in research workflows and the ability to evaluate their outputs critically.
  • Recognized internal expertise in research methodology, including the ability to introduce novel approaches when standard methods fall short.
  • Collaborative, influential communication skills with experience building alignment across cross-functional teams.
  • Commitment to Mozilla’s values: welcoming differences, being relationship-minded, practicing responsible participation, and having grit.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus plans for eligible employees.
  • Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting.
  • Quarterly all-company wellness days.
  • Country-specific holidays plus a birthday day off.
  • One-time home office stipend.
  • Annual professional development budget.
  • Quarterly well-being stipend.
  • Considerable paid parental leave.
  • Employee referral bonus program.
  • Additional benefits including life/AD&D, disability, and EAP coverage, varying by country.
  • Remote work indicated by #LI-REMOTE.
  • Hiring ranges of $142,000–$189,000 CAD for Canada Tier 1 locations and $129,000–$171,000 CAD for Canada Tier 2 locations.

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