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UX Researcher - Global E-Commerce (US) - Spanish Speaking
LOCATION
Location: Seattle
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Regular
JOB CODE
Job Code: A99008A
Responsibilities
Team Introduction
The e-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our product and operations team, to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users and brands.
In this role, you will:
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Work closely with cross-functional leads to deeply understand the needs of E-commerce consumers, merchants, and influencers in the Latin America market and other global markets;
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Collaborate with stakeholders to identify the key research questions that will help shape the E-commerce product strategy in different markets;
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Identify and create the best research methods based on the question, timeline, and resourcing;
-
Design and implement research, synthesize findings into practical and impactful insights to help stakeholders make decisions;
-
Measure and track how product changes affect user behaviors and attitudes over time across different markets, reveal the key reasons with solid data rationale;
-
Initiate foundational research and gather insights from relevant industries to help stakeholders explore the possible solutions to challenging long-term product questions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is required as the role requires communication with Latin American markets & stakeholders, as well as fluency in English as it is the working language.
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At least 1 year of experience in UX research, preferably in the E-commerce/tech industry.
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Bachelor's degree or above in Psychology, Statistics, Sociology, Marketing Research, Economics, International Trade, or other related fields.
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Experience and/or knowledge in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, such as: usability studies (remote/in lab), focus groups, interviews, concept tests, diary studies, surveys, data analysis, A/B testing, etc. Be able to conduct interviews/design questionnaires in the US.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Ability to work independently with limited supervision and take initiative to solve problems and learn new things. Business travel to the Latin America for 2 to 3 weeks per quarter for business purposes.
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Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time in a fast paced environment.
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Great written and spoken communication skills to influence product partners and major company decisions.
-
Ability to analyze large sample data with statistic tools, such as SQL, Python, R, SPSS.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $102600 - $159600 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
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Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
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Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
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Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
INTRODUCTION
UX Researcher - Global E-Commerce (US) - Spanish Speaking
LOCATION
Location: Seattle
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Regular
JOB CODE
Job Code: A99008A
Responsibilities
Team Introduction
The e-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. With millions of loyal users globally, we believe TikTok is an ideal platform to deliver a brand new and better e-commerce experience to our users. We aim to bring discovery, inspiration, and joy back to shopping by making TikTok the commerce channel of choice for merchants, creators, and affiliates. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join our product and operations team, to build an e-commerce ecosystem that is innovative, secure and intuitive for our users and brands.
In this role, you will:
-
Work closely with cross-functional leads to deeply understand the needs of E-commerce consumers, merchants, and influencers in the Latin America market and other global markets;
-
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify the key research questions that will help shape the E-commerce product strategy in different markets;
-
Identify and create the best research methods based on the question, timeline, and resourcing;
-
Design and implement research, synthesize findings into practical and impactful insights to help stakeholders make decisions;
-
Measure and track how product changes affect user behaviors and attitudes over time across different markets, reveal the key reasons with solid data rationale;
-
Initiate foundational research and gather insights from relevant industries to help stakeholders explore the possible solutions to challenging long-term product questions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-
Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is required as the role requires communication with Latin American markets & stakeholders, as well as fluency in English as it is the working language.
-
At least 1 year of experience in UX research, preferably in the E-commerce/tech industry.
-
Bachelor's degree or above in Psychology, Statistics, Sociology, Marketing Research, Economics, International Trade, or other related fields.
-
Experience and/or knowledge in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, such as: usability studies (remote/in lab), focus groups, interviews, concept tests, diary studies, surveys, data analysis, A/B testing, etc. Be able to conduct interviews/design questionnaires in the US.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and take initiative to solve problems and learn new things. Business travel to the Latin America for 2 to 3 weeks per quarter for business purposes.
-
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time in a fast paced environment.
-
Great written and spoken communication skills to influence product partners and major company decisions.
-
Ability to analyze large sample data with statistic tools, such as SQL, Python, R, SPSS.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $102600 - $159600 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
-
Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
-
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
-
Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TIKTOK ACCOMMODATION
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an User Experience Researcher
Frame your portfolio for U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your research portfolio needs to demonstrate degree-level methodology, not just deliverables. Highlight usability studies, synthesis frameworks, and research protocols that map clearly to a bachelor's-level discipline, this is what satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation definition.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify companies that have filed LCAs for UX or research roles before. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster and are less likely to stall at the sponsorship conversation.
Clarify job title alignment before the offer stage
Job titles like 'UX Researcher,' 'Design Researcher,' and 'User Insights Analyst' can all support an E-3 if the underlying duties require a relevant degree. Confirm your offer letter reflects the role's research-specific responsibilities, not a generalist design title that blurs the specialty occupation requirement.
Prepare your employer for LCA timing expectations
Many U.S. hiring managers don't know the LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa interview. Walk them through the sequence early: LCA certification typically takes seven business days, then you schedule your consulate appointment in Australia.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage the LCA, prevailing wage compliance, and consulate documentation end-to-end. This is especially useful when your employer's HR team has no prior E-3 experience.
Address degree equivalency before the consulate appointment
If your Australian qualification is a three-year bachelor's or a graduate diploma in a UX-adjacent field, gather a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency. Consular officers can question non-standard credentials, and having an evaluation ready prevents delays at your interview.
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Find User Experience Researcher JobsUser Experience Researcher E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find User Experience Researcher jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3-eligible roles. Filter by User Experience Researcher positions where employers have confirmed E-3 sponsorship willingness, so you're not cold-approaching companies unfamiliar with the visa. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and raising the sponsorship question mid-process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a User Experience Researcher role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as human-computer interaction, cognitive science, psychology, or information science. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field, or that treat the degree as a preference rather than a requirement, can be harder to support. The offer letter and job description need to reflect degree-specific requirements clearly.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for User Experience Researchers?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been fully used, meaning there is no lottery and no annual wait. H-1B registration is capped and heavily oversubscribed, so most applicants face multiple lottery rounds before being selected. For Australian UX researchers, the E-3 is the more predictable path: start the LCA process after receiving an offer and attend your consulate appointment without waiting for a random selection outcome.
Can I switch UX research employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but the E-3 is employer-specific, so your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new visa stamp before or after starting. You can begin work with the new employer once the LCA is certified and a new E-3 is issued, but you cannot carry over status from your previous role. Plan for a consulate appointment if your current stamp has expired.
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