Research Strategist, PXTCS Experience Research

Our team is looking for a Research Strategist to help execute research strategy working closely in a collaborative environment. You will deliver actionable insights that guide decisions as we create engaging and customer-focused experiences for Amazon employees.


Key job responsibilities
Lead research initiatives that align with business strategy using behavioral science research methods and experimental design
Design and execute research studies using optimal quantitative and qualitative methods
Manage the complete research lifecycle from proposals and methodology design to participant screening session moderation analysis and insight delivery
Communicate complex concepts clearly across different audiences and organizational levels
Help partner teams identify the most relevant research questions
Deliver focused actionable research insights to support PXT executives in strategic decision making
Collaborate with design product management economists and scientists to develop innovative end-to-end solutions for top outcomes


About the team
The Central Science Team within Amazons People Experience and Technology organization (PXTCS) uses economics behavioral science statistics and machine learning to improve Amazon processes while enhancing Amazonians well-being and work value. Our interdisciplinary team combines science research human-centered design and engineering to develop solutions that measurably achieve this goal.


- 3 years of proven success leading User Research projects with demonstrated impact experience
- Bachelors degree in HCDE Human Factors Cognitive Psychology or a related field
- Experience in leading User Research projects with demonstrated impact
- Experience (end to end) with all aspects of research (study design recruiting moderation analysis reporting)
- Experience with lab-based user testing remote testing iterative prototype testing survey design and usage of multiple methods within a study
- Have a portfolio demonstrating past work experience and deliverables (e.g. study plans reports personas)

- Masters degree in Human Factors HCDE or Cognitive Psychology
- Knowledge of quantitative data analysis and statistics
- Experience conducting and applying research in a global context
- Experience working in a highly Agile/Scrum environment

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA San Francisco - 143100.00 - 193600.00 USD annually
USA MA Boston - 130100.00 - 176000.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 130100.00 - 176000.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 130100.00 - 176000.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 130100.00 - 176000.00 USD annually