Senior Researcher (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Researcher (Gamedev): Designing and implementing consumer research programs for a new mobile/PC game with an accent on mixed-method user experience research. Focus on delivering actionable insights that influence product direction, player experience, and business outcomes through quantitative and qualitative studies.

Location: Must be based in the US or Canada, with hybrid options in Culver City and a requirement for monthly travel to LA for in-person research.

Salary: $140,000–$200,000 USD (for candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA).

Company

hirify.global is a leading global interactive entertainment company and mobile game developer behind major titles like MONOPOLY GO! and Pokémon GO.

What you will do

• Lead research initiatives to understand player experience across game development and live operations.
• Design, execute, and present high-impact quantitative and qualitative research studies.
• Own end-to-end user experience research, including screener design, recruiting, moderation, and analysis.
• Manage external research partners to ensure cost-effective and actionable results.
• Partner with cross-functional leadership to influence KPIs and product strategy.
• Collaborate with the Research & Insights team to evolve toolkits and mentor colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Psychology, HCI, Game Design, Social Science, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience conducting research in gaming at a developer, publisher, or agency.
• Strong understanding of core loops and monetization in mobile/PC games.
• Proven track record of executing high-impact research for games in development and live environments.
• Ability to build trust and influence cross-functional partners.
• Must be able to travel monthly to the LA-based lab for in-person research.

Nice to have

• Experience with online survey tools like Qualtrics or Alchemer.
• Familiarity with remote testing platforms like PlaytestCloud or UserZoom.
• Experience with analytics tools such as SPSS and SQL.
• Background in competitive or midcore live-service games.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement plans.
• Unlimited paid time off and paid holidays.
• Supportive, diverse, and tenet-driven work environment.
• Opportunities to work on world-class, award-winning game titles.
• Pet insurance and other wellness perks.