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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;
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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.
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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 a UX Researcher
Frame your portfolio for specialty occupation
E-3 approval depends on your role meeting specialty occupation criteria. Structure your portfolio to show degree-level methodology, ethnographic research, statistical analysis, usability testing frameworks, not just deliverables. A portfolio that reads as generalist design work raises questions at the LCA stage.
Target employers with existing research functions
Companies that already employ dedicated UX Researchers understand the role's specialty occupation standing. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs under the 'Market Research Analysts' or 'User Experience Researchers' SOC codes to find proven sponsors.
Get your credential equivalency confirmed early
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees for E-3 purposes, but your employer's immigration contact will want confirmation. Request a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before your offer stage to avoid delays.
Negotiate who files the LCA before signing
The LCA must be filed with DOL and certified before you can apply at the consulate. Confirm during the offer stage whether your employer is handling this directly or using outside counsel, and whether they'll cover the filing costs. Ambiguity here routinely delays start dates by weeks.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. The service prepares your DS-160, supports your consulate appointment, and manages the certification timeline so your employer doesn't need to coordinate an immigration lawyer.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at your interview
Consular officers will probe your ties to Australia. Have specific, current ties ready, property, family, professional memberships, and be clear that your E-3 is tied to this employer's role. Vague answers about long-term plans are a common reason UX Researchers face additional administrative processing.
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Find UX Researcher JobsUX Researcher E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find UX Researcher jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search, it filters UX Researcher roles specifically by E-3 sponsorship eligibility, so you're not sifting through listings from employers unfamiliar with the visa. Beyond that, targeting companies that have previously filed LCAs under research-related SOC codes gives you a verified shortlist of employers who already understand what E-3 sponsorship involves.
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 UX Researcher role actually qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a degree in a specific field, human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, information science, or a closely related discipline. The risk is roles where the job description says 'bachelor's degree in any field.' That phrasing can undermine specialty occupation standing. Review the job description carefully and push back if it's too broad before your employer files the LCA.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for UX Researchers?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, which means Australian UX Researchers can apply at any point in the year and receive a decision at the consulate within weeks. H-1B requires winning a random lottery in April, with work authorization starting no earlier than October 1. For researchers with a firm offer, the E-3 timeline is substantially more predictable and doesn't depend on luck.
Can I switch UX Researcher roles while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but the E-3 is employer-specific, so each new role requires a new LCA certified by DOL and a new visa stamp issued at an Australian consulate. You can't simply transfer your existing E-3 to a new employer. Start the LCA process as soon as you have a signed offer from the new employer, DOL's current LCA certification timeline runs approximately seven business days under normal conditions.
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