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About the team and the role: 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced UX Researcher to drive research as part of our Collectibles team. At eBay, we value innovation, collaboration, and a passion for customer-centric solutions. We are looking for individuals who thrive in an exciting space. As the world leader in Collectibles, eBay is the first place enthusiasts think of when buying, selling, and enjoying their trading cards, memorabilia, coins, and more.  This year, we will continue to set the standard by further expanding the deepest inventory available anywhere in the world and by launching next-gen experiences that make it easy, trustworthy, fun (and profitable) to enjoy your collectibles!

Human-centered insights and a deep understanding of people and cultures are critical to how we do our best work. Our team of UX Researchers are a critical part of eBay’s Design organization, where we discover, interpret, and communicate insights and opportunities in an inspiring way. UX research is embedded in all phases of product development at eBay, influencing product and business strategy.

The ideal candidate for this team is a strategic thinker, great storyteller, and loves working with peers and leaders to uncover insights and drive sophisticated solutions to tough problems. This passionate and inclusive researcher will work closely alongside partners from design, business, product management, engineering, and marketing to deliver high-impact user insights. Crafting, conducting, and socializing user research across a spectrum of methodologies is something this candidate excels at.

What you will accomplish: 

Help drive key features, products, or initiatives based on company priorities

Lead research on improvements to make and defining excellent customer experiences

Partner and work closely with Design, Product, and Business leadership to drive the UX strategy for the area through insights

Employ storytelling techniques and workshops to communicate research insights and recommendations, and help teams turn  insights into action

Actively contribute to the always-growing UX Research practice at eBay

What you will bring:

5+ years of practical experience deploying qualitative and quantitative research methods throughout the product development lifecycle, from conceptualization to launch, in an applied user research setting.

M.A., M.S., or PhD in a human behavior related field, such as Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Science, Media Studies, or Computer Science.

Experience drawing from a variety of research fundamentals to successfully impact design and product decisions benefiting users and the business. Expert use of UX research tools.

Ability to assess and work through complex problems and ambiguous situations, and work with teams to ensure insights are clear, actionable and acted upon.

Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, experienced influencer, and advocate for user research.

Experience working in large organizations and collaborating across diverse cross-functional teams is preferred. Global research experience is a plus.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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