Senior Human Factors Researcher, Design Research

Whoop

Boston, US

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior researchers who conduct end-to-end human factors studies for physical product interactions in a full-time in-office setting.

Best fit for

Experienced human factors researchers focused on hardware usability.
— “lead end-to-end research initiatives focused on physical product interactions and usability”
Collaborators comfortable working across industrial design and engineering teams.
— “partner closely with cross-functional teams across Industrial Design, Engineering, Product, and Research”
Researchers who translate insights into hardware and software recommendations.
— “translating human-centered insights into actionable recommendations for hardware and software products”

Things to consider

Full-time in-person work required at WHOOP Labs in Boston.
— “work in person at WHOOP Labs in Boston, MA five days per week”

How to stand out

Showcase past research that directly influenced product design decisions.
— “inform product strategy and validate design decisions throughout the product development lifecycle”
Highlight experience with both hardware and software user research.
— “actionable recommendations for hardware and software products alike”
Demonstrate leadership in planning and executing complex research initiatives.
— “lead end-to-end research initiatives”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

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translated_human_insights_into_recommendations

Typical background

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Skills & requirements

Required

Human_factors_researchDesign_researchUsability_testingCross-functional_collaboration

Preferred

Hardware_designSoftware_design

About the role

Original posting from Whoop via Lever

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. WHOOP Labs is the research and hardware validation arm of WHOOP, focused on conducting user research to validate next-generation features, experiences, and technology.
WHOOP is hiring a Senior Human Factors Researcher, Design Research to lead end-to-end research initiatives focused on physical product interactions and usability. In this role, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams across Industrial Design, Engineering, Product, and Research to inform product strategy and validate design decisions throughout the product development lifecycle. You will play a critical role in shaping intuitive, high-quality member experiences by translating human-centered insights into actionable recommendations for hardware and software products alike.
Candidates must be prepared to work in person at WHOOP Labs in Boston, MA five days per week.

Source: Whoop careers (Lever)