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UX Researcher, TV

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<div class="content-intro"><h2 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #662d91;">Teamwork makes the stream work.</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>Roku is changing how the world watches TV</strong></h3> <p>Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.</p> <p>From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the team</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Great user experiences come from people who have the vision to see the big picture while still&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;an incredible&nbsp;attention to detail. The User Experience team at Roku comprises UX designers, researchers, and writers who work collaboratively with our world-class Product and Engineering teams to meet customer needs for a Roku experience that delivers simplicity and delight. The UX Research sub-team is a tightly knit horizontal resource within the larger UX team at Roku.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This role is dedicated to Roku TV (RTV).&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;join the team shaping the vision and execution of our TV products and features, ensuring they continue to set the global benchmark for performance and ease of use.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Roku is hiring an&nbsp;experienced&nbsp;UX Researcher to lead high-impact research across our full TV portfolio. In this role,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;deeply understand how people interact with Roku devices and ensure a cohesive,&nbsp;simple&nbsp;experience across partner brands and device tiers.&nbsp;You’ll&nbsp;operate&nbsp;at the crucial intersection of physical hardware and the Roku OS. Your insights will uncover user needs and pain points and directly drive the evolution of new TV&nbsp;experiences&nbsp;-&nbsp;from out-of-the-box setup and hardware performance to picture quality optimization and the future of TV hardware&nbsp;-&nbsp;making a tangible, visible impact across Roku’s most widely used experiences.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll&nbsp;partner closely with Product Management, Design, and Engineering to align research with technical roadmaps and business priorities, turning insights into decisions that ship. Together,&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;ensure Roku delivers a simple, delightful entertainment experience&nbsp;that is grounded&nbsp;in user needs and felt across every TV we build.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;469777462&quot;:[916,1832,2748,3664,4580,5496,6412,7328,8244,9160,10076,10992,11908,12824,13740,14656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">For California Only - The estimated annual base salary for this position is between&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">$140,000 - $150,000</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;annually.&nbsp;Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, certifications, and specific geographical location.&nbsp;This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">you'll&nbsp;be doing</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></h3> <ul> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop, plan, and</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">execute research initiatives</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">in collaboration with UX Research managers, other UX researchers, product managers, leaders at Roku, UX and visual designers, and others</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Utilize your research insights to influence the selection, definition, and design of product offerings that maximize engagement, leading to high customer retention</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Collect and analyze user behavior through both</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">generative</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">and evaluative methodologies</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Effectively present research insights</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">to diverse</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">stakeholder audiences through written reports and presentations</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with multiple key stakeholders to</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">identify</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">the problems and business goals that your research will address</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Be a deeply embedded member of product teams, while also being a strong collaborator on the UX research team</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">We’re excited if you have</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></h3> <ul> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">2 to&nbsp;3 years' experience&nbsp;as a UX Researcher in industry settings (not including academic experience)</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Experience building with AI (Claude Code, CoPilot, or similar)</li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven skill with a broad methodological toolkit, including interviews, usability testing, surveys, field studies, diary studies, and quantitative analysis</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Confidence in selecting the most</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">appropriate methods</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">for a given problem or question</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience collaborating with teams of business leaders, designers, researchers, and product managers throughout the planning and development process</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience gathering and understanding business strategy, and finding the right balance between user and business needs</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication,</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">facilitation, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with mixed methods research</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong project management skills with the ability to define, plan, and lead projects forward</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in the entertainment field, working with teams producing TV/Movies, is a plus</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">An ability to&nbsp;operate&nbsp;with&nbsp;appropriate guidance: You&nbsp;have&nbsp;experience&nbsp;contributing to and, when&nbsp;appropriate, leading parts&nbsp;of&nbsp;the research approach for whole products, including multi-phase planning; building&nbsp;relationships with stakeholders and including them in the process; and proactively suggesting research needs/methods&nbsp;in partnership with your manager and cross-functional teammates</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">Comfortable with accepting guidance from UX Research managers or senior-level researchers to&nbsp;optimize&nbsp;the research approach, as well as from non-research stakeholders</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><span data-contrast="auto">A passion for researching people</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">#LI-SB5</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>Our Hybrid Work Approach</strong></h3> <p>Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <p>Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Employees are supported in taking time off, in accordance with local leave policies and other personal needs to support their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>Accommodations</strong></h3> <p>Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to <a href="mailto:employeerelations@roku.com?subject=Job%20Application%20Accommodations">EmployeeRelations@Roku.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 style="font-family: GothamBold,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>The Roku Culture</strong></h3> <p>Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV. </p> <p>We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers, which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002. </p> <p>To learn more about Roku, our global footprint, and how we've grown, visit <a href="https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet">https://www.weareroku.com/factsheet</a>.</p> <p>By providing your information, you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles, that you have read Roku's <a href="https://www.weareroku.com/roku-job-applicant-privacy-notice-for-job-applicants">Applicant Privacy Notice</a>, and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future, you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing <a href="mailto:workforceprivacy@roku.com?subject=Unsubscribe%20Request%20" target="_blank">WorkforcePrivacy@Roku.com</a>.</p></div>

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