Algolia is seeking a User Researcher to be the voice of our users and to continue to build Algolia’s thought leadership in search UX. You will do so by conducting and exploring the behaviors and motivations of our users through a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Your research will help us create useful new products and features for developers as well as continually innovate on our existing products. You’ll inspire change at all stages of product development and have a direct impact on our product roadmap.
At heart, we are a developer-focused company. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to help Algolia enable individuals and teams to build amazing products. In addition to being on the cutting edge of a product and industry that is growing at a rapid rate, you will be responsible for helping to build our knowledge base, and shaping short- and long-term goals for our tools based on data collected from users.
You will need to have a solid foundation with various research methods, and willingness to adapt to an ever-changing start-up environment. Be a self starter who can adapt to different team needs. You should value and practice transparency, have the humility to admit what you don’t know and continuously strive to improve both personally and professionally.
Responsibilities:
Define, plan, and execute impactful research on multiple aspects of Algolia’s products and experiences throughout different stages of the product life cycleWork across various teams using various research methodologies according to needs, goals, and success metricsApply rigorous and innovative mixed-method research techniques to collect and analyse our users' behavior. (e.g. field visits, usability testing, surveys, A/B testing, interviews, observation studies, etc.)Inform and participate in product decisions on a tactical levelDeepen and keep up-to-date Algolia’s knowledge base on search UX and best practicesAct as an advocate for our users and build empathy across AlgoliaYou might be a fit if you have:
+/-3 years research experience in the tech industry using qualitative and quantitative research methods (e.g. interviews, focus groups, usability tests, surveys, etc.)Excellent written and spoken English communicationPracticed interpersonal skills; ability to easily connect with your partners in product, tech, business, and designDesire to stand up and advocate for a user-centered approach to product development while keeping business needs in mindAbility to be rigorous as well as scrappy, to improvise, think creatively, and find simple solutions to solve complex problemsInterest in working in a dynamic, international context Experience at our current stage and beyond ($50-200M ARR range, high growth, lots of change and building internal infrastructure)Nice to have:
Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology or another human science (Design experience is a plus) Past work experience on highly technical enterprise products aimed at technical peopleStrong desire to grow and evolve your role and responsibilitiesWe're looking for someone who can live up to our values:
GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environmentTRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedbackCARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the companyHUMILITY- Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside.Benefits:
Private Medical InsuranceLife and Disability InsuranceBusiness Travel InsuranceRelocation supportCompany Canteen (high standard)Flexible work hours and flexible time offPerks:
Competitive pay and equityCoaching and sponsorship to participate and speak at leading industry conferencesOngoing professional education opportunities through internal & external workshops, including public speaking, language learning (English/French)Fun: we spend time together — team building, socializing and making tools that encourage getting to know teammates across offices and continents.Charitable contribution matchingUnique referral rewards program: refer a candidate, and we’ll donate to your charity of choiceFully stocked kitchensTeam workoutsMeals & happy hours
