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Our mission is to create a digital playground for sports fans and their friends to hang out - on Sleeper, you can check scores, play games, chat, send memes, and more!\nOur sports platform is used by over 10 million people internationally, and we’re constantly adding new games, social features, and functionality to our ecosystem\nJob Location: Hybrid in New York City or San Francisco Bay Area\nSleeper does not work with external recruiting agencies for this role. If you have applied to this role, we may reach out via a \"sleeper.app\" or \"sleeper.com\" email only; please ignore outreach from other emails.\nAbout the Design and Research Team\nWe are willing to pick up any sport or try out new computer games together, for the purpose of “research”\n\nWe work hard and play hard - we set aside time for team-building and game-times\n\nWe can see design everywhere and every day - we've had multiple team trips across the US to run internal design trend workshops\n\nWe’re scouting for team players who…\nHas at least 1+ years of UX Research experience, or if you’ve completed the 12-week research internship at Sleeper\n\nHas successfully deployed quantitative and qualitative research methodologies\n\nHas a fundamental knowledge of statistics and experimentation\n\nIs self-driven but also has strong collaboration skills and can work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment\n\nExtra points if you…\nHave a degree in one of the following majors or related fields: HCI, information sciences, statistics, data analytics, human-centered design\n\nHave experience with quantitative analytics tools or dashboards\n\nHave experience with research tools for remote testing and/ or surveys\n\nBenefits & Perks\n401k and health insurance\n\nPaid-time-off\n\nRegular virtual game-time with the team with company-sponsored snacks\n\nCompany-sponsored fantasy leagues with real prizes\n\nBi-annual team outing\n\nSleeper believes in quality over quantity, and intentionally keeps our team small as a result. In past roles, our team members found it very hard to make a big impact when companies grow too large in size, which has a detrimental effect on the product and the impact any single individual can have. Our team includes designers, engineers, product experts, and finance & operation focused on one thing - connecting people over sports. We believe in fair and equitable pay. Certain locations in the United States require job postings to include a reasonable estimate of the base salary range and/or a general description of benefits and other compensation applicable to the role.\nFor this role in those locations, a reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for new hires is $75,000 to $95,000\nPlease note that The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The policy of Sleeper is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Sleeper is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. 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