Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and fast-growing company whose technologies and software help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With two generations of solutions already on the road with a top global OEM, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of the digital transformation of vehicles. The Sonatus team is a talented and diverse collection of technology and automotive specialists hailing from many of the most prominent companies in their respective industries.
We are in an accelerated growth phase and looking for highly motivated experienced and strategic Senior UX Researcher to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll help your team of Designers, Product Managers, and Software Developers understand user needs, providing insights that enhance usability by understanding automotive engineers' needs and workflows. This position is a 3-month contract and will be reviewed for extension at the end of that period.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Designers to develop user personas and focus studies that align with product goals.
- Conduct advanced qualitative and quantitative user research through user interviews, surveys, server logs, usability testing and online experiments (A/B testing).
- Collect and analyze research findings to generate strategic, actionable insights that inform product design and development.
- Advocate research findings and strategic recommendations to diverse audiences and stakeholders, through written reports and presentations.
- Work with Designers, Product Managers and Software Developers to prioritize research opportunities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Psychology, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Design, or a related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent experience is strongly preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in UX research, with a strong focus on enterprise products.
- Deep knowledge of user research methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
- Hands-on experience with leading UX research tools such as Maze, UserZoom, Optimal Workshop, and others.
- Experience in 0 to 1 product development, especially in enterprise products.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
- Proficiency in communicating user research findings with cross-functional partners to drive impact.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple research projects simultaneously.
Sonatus is a tight-knit team aligned around a unified vision. We put progress ahead of politics and are not afraid of asking tough questions. Sometimes we get too busy to say it, but you can be confident that you and your contributions will matter every day. We embrace diversity in all regards because respect is ingrained in our every fiber.
What We Do
Sonatus accelerates the development of software-defined vehicles to enable the digital transformation of the automotive industry. It enables OEMs to build vehicles that can be updated with new features and functionality throughout their entire lifetimes – without requiring new software development. Leveraging extensive software-defined expertise, the company compresses decades of digital innovation into scalable vehicle and cloud software solutions, empowering OEMs to innovate faster, reduce complexity and costs, and become more agile. Sonatus’ award-winning Digital Dynamics™ Vehicle Platform is currently in-market in Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles.
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