Scopely is looking for a Senior Researcher to join our Research & Insights team and support an unannounced AAA mobile game in collaboration with External Development. In this role, you will deliver actionable insights that directly influence product direction, player experience, and business outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Lead research initiatives to drive a deeper understanding of the player experience across game development and live operations.
- Design, execute, and present high-impact quantitative and qualitative research studies in partnership with research operations and cross-functional teams.
- Own usability research end-to-end, including screener and survey design, recruiting, script development, moderation, analysis, presentation of findings, and budget.
- Manage external research partners, ensuring cost-effective methods with clear objectives and timely, actionable results.
- Partner with the game development and central strategy teams, including leadership, on research results, KPIs, and potential solutions to player-identified problems.
- Collaborate with the Research & Insights team to evaluate new methods, evolve our toolkit and best practices, and provide ongoing mentorship.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Game Design, Social Science, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience conducting research in gaming at either a developer/publisher or research agency.
- Passion for mobile games and a strong understanding of core loops and monetization models.
- Proven track record for designing and executing a range of high-impact qualitative and quantitative research studies for games in development.
- Experience working with and managing external research vendors.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and project management skills.
- Ability to build trust, influence cross-functional partners, and guide decision-making through insights.
- High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and comfort tackling complex questions.
- Quarterly or more frequent international travel, including China, required.
- Monthly travel for in-person research at our LA-based Lab is required.
Nice to Have
- MBA, Master’s, or PhD preferred.
- Familiarity with online survey tools (e.g., Decipher, Qualtrics, SurveyGizmo/Alchemer) and remote testing platforms (e.g., PlaytestCloud, UserZoom, UserTesting).
- Experience with analytics tools such as SPSS and SQL.
- Proficiency in both Mandarin & English is preferred.
Technical Stack
- Online survey tools (e.g., Decipher, Qualtrics, SurveyGizmo/Alchemer)
- Remote testing platforms (e.g., PlaytestCloud, UserZoom, UserTesting)
- Analytics tools such as SPSS and SQL
Team & Environment
You will be a key member of the Research & Insights team, partnering closely with game development and central strategy teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $140,000-$200,000 USD (for candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA)
- Equity eligibility
- Bonuses eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Healthcare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Pet insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid Scopely free days
- Unlimited paid time off
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in Culver City, CA, or Remote within the US.
We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
