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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.
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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 TN Visa Sponsorship as a UX Researcher
Frame your portfolio around specialty occupation evidence
TN approval hinges on demonstrating that UX Research requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Organize your portfolio to show the methodological rigor of your work, linking research methods directly to your field of study.
Target employers with dedicated UX Research teams
Companies with standalone UX Research functions are more likely to understand TN sponsorship requirements than those where research is folded into general design or product roles. Look for postings that specify 'UX Researcher' as a distinct title.
Clarify the Social Science classification upfront
UX Researcher TN petitions typically qualify under the Social Science category. Confirm your employer's HR team understands this classification before they draft your offer letter, so the job duties description aligns with USCIS requirements and TN eligibility criteria from the start.
Search TN-ready openings using Migrate Mate
Filtering for employers with recent visa filings saves time and avoids dead ends. Migrate Mate surfaces UX Researcher roles from companies already experienced with work visa sponsorship, so you spend less time educating hiring teams about the TN application process.
Request a support letter that maps duties to your degree
Your employer's TN support letter needs to connect your UX Research responsibilities, such as conducting usability studies or analyzing behavioral data, directly to your specific degree field. A generic offer letter describing 'research tasks' is the most common reason for CBP pushback.
Understand the Mexican TN allocation before accepting a timeline
Mexican nationals face an annual TN allocation, unlike Canadians who receive TN status at the port of entry. If you hold Mexican citizenship, build extra lead time into your start date and confirm your employer is prepared to file through consular processing.
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Find UX Researcher JobsUX Researcher TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UX Researcher role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, UX Researcher positions can qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the Social Science occupational category in the USMCA treaty. The key requirement is that the role demands a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field, such as psychology, cognitive science, human-computer interaction, or a closely related social science discipline. Generic 'design' or 'product' degrees may face additional scrutiny at the port of entry.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for a UX Researcher?
The TN visa is faster and more predictable for UX Researchers than H-1B. There is no annual lottery, no annual cap for Canadian citizens, and Canadian nationals can obtain TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry, often the same day. H-1B requires employer sponsorship, a lottery slot, and a wait until October 1 to begin work. For Mexican nationals, TN involves consular processing but still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
What should a TN offer letter include for a UX Research position?
The offer letter must state the job title, describe specific UX Research duties such as user interviews, usability testing, and behavioral analysis, and reference the proffered position's degree requirement by field, not just level. It should also include your anticipated start date and confirm the employment is temporary in nature. Vague duty descriptions are the most frequent reason CBP officers ask follow-up questions.
How can I find UX Researcher jobs that already support TN sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers. It filters UX Researcher openings by employers familiar with TN sponsorship, saving you the time of explaining the visa category to every recruiter. Starting your search there means your first conversation with a hiring team is about the role, not about whether they'll sponsor.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa as a UX Researcher?
Yes, but you cannot start work for a new employer before the new TN is approved. Unlike H-1B portability, TN status is employer-specific and does not transfer automatically. Your new employer must file a fresh TN petition or support you at the port of entry before your first day. Canadians can often accomplish this at the border the same day a new offer letter is prepared.
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