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Senior Staff Quantitative User Researcher

The Firefox User Research team champions human-centered exploration of complex p...

Location

United States; Canada , Remote

Salary:

Not provided

Mozilla

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in user research, product research, or an applied research setting or similar, with a strong focus on quantitative research
Extensive experience leading survey research across multiple phases of the product development lifecycle, using quantitative insights to influence product decisions
Deep expertise in empirical survey methods (e.g., planning, sampling, weighting, statistical analysis) and applications (e.g., discovery, product needs, prioritization, concept testing, panel surveys, intercept surveys, write-in analysis, post-release measurement)
Highly proficient in R for statistical programming and analyzing survey data
Extensive hands-on experience manipulating behavioral data using SQL and integrating into survey methods to tell a cohesive user-focused story
Demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives using quantitative data and visualizations
Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, agile environments, adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining research impact
Strong judgment in balancing research depth and speed, delivering insights that are both actionable and impactful for product and business decisions
Hands-on experience with mixed methods and qualitative research, able to collaborate with qualitative researchers to enable mixed methods research designs and roadmaps
Collaborative and influential communicator, skilled at building partnerships with cross-functional teams and driving alignment through evidence-based insights

Job Responsibility

Own strategic quantitative research initiatives from scoping business needs and designing surveys to synthesizing data and communicating actionable recommendations to influence product decisions
Utilize a variety of research methods to embed quantitative insights into the end-to-end product development lifecycle (e.g., discovery opportunity sizing, prioritization, concept testing, tracking and measurement after launch)
Partner cross-functionally at a strategic level with product, design, engineering, data science, and marketing to develop and own a research roadmap, identify high-impact research opportunities, and align insights to business priorities
Analyze and translate complex data sources (e.g., surveys, behavioral data, and market intelligence) to build cohesive, evidence-based perspectives that guide product decisions
Champion user-centered decision-making by embedding research into product strategy, advocating for user needs, and influencing leaders across functions
Elevate the quantitative practice by mentoring peers, refining methods and tools, and scaling approaches that increase the visibility and impact of user insights across Firefox

What we offer

Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees
Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting
Quarterly all-company wellness days
Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
One-time home office stipend
Annual professional development budget
Quarterly well-being stipend
Considerable paid parental leave
Employee referral bonus program

Fulltime

Senior Quantitative Commodity Strategist

At Energy Aspects, we pride ourselves on the exceptional talent that forms the f...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Energy Aspects

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 3 years’ experience on a commodity trading desk, either as an analyst, strategist, or trader
Demonstrable experience with commodity derivative contracts, particularly options, including pricing, risk management, and strategy development
Proven track record in statistical modelling of key commodity price drivers, including both fundamental and macroeconomic variables
Strong understanding of the role and behaviour of financial participants in global commodity markets
Advanced Python programming skills, with experience in data analysis, visualisation, and model development
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage in detailed, technical discussions about commodity derivative markets and effectively convey market views to clients

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement quantitative models to analyse and forecast commodity flows, prices, volatility, and market trends
Conduct in-depth research on fundamental and macroeconomic drivers impacting commodity markets, translating findings into actionable market views
Collaborate closely with quant leads in energy, options, metals, and macro to refine cross-desk market views
Communicate complex quantitative concepts and market views clearly to both internal stakeholders and external clients, tailoring the message to the audience’s expertise
Monitor and interpret developments in commodity derivative markets, with a particular focus on financial participants

What we offer

Annual bonuses
Comprehensive private health insurance
Substantial pension contributions
Company share options
Subsidized gym memberships
Generous holiday policy

Fulltime

Senior Quantitative Trader - Delta

Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

225000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Chicago Trading Company

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in quantitative or systematic trading, quantitative research, market making, or a closely related environment, with a proven track record of developing or materially improving trading strategies, signals, models, or analytics
Strong statistical intuition and programming skills (Python or similar), with hands-on experience working with large market datasets, designing simulations and backtests, and reasoning carefully about strategy robustness, transaction costs, and execution realities
Deep understanding of market structure, risk, and the practical realities of production trading, combined with the ability to generate independent ideas and collaborate effectively with researchers, traders, and engineers
Clear communicator with a high-ownership attitude, intellectual curiosity, and a bias toward thorough, repeatable research

Job Responsibility

Lead the full research lifecycle — from alpha ideation, data analysis, and backtesting through strategy iteration, production deployment, and ongoing monitoring — primarily across liquid delta-one products like futures and related markets
Analyze strategy performance, execution quality, and production behavior to identify improvements, and refine models as market conditions evolve
Collaborate with researchers and engineers to improve research tools, simulation quality, and trading infrastructure, including cross-product signals that leverage relationships across related markets and asset classes
Mentor less experienced team members and help raise the overall quality of research and trading decision-making across the team

What we offer

Generous time off
Insurance coverage
Paid parental leave
Free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks)
Wellness reimbursement

Fulltime

Senior Researcher - Organizational Behavior

Harvard Business School seeks a Senior Researcher to work with Professor Leslie ...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

Not provided

HBS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ph.D. obtained (or expected) in organizational behavior, psychology, industrial organizational psychology, management, or related field is required
Evidence of experience with experiment/survey design, advanced data manipulation, quantitative data modelling, large-language modelling, and clear data visualization
Excellent analytical and communication skills (both written and oral) are a must
Experience managing others and successfully working as part of a team
Working proficiency in R (preferable) or Python, as well as the ability to read and adapt to other languages

Job Responsibility

Partner with Prof. Perlow on topics central to the project’s agenda, focusing on the impact of AI, work design, and the role of time use and subjective value
Identify novel research questions, develop analytical strategies, and independently generate insights that shape the direction of ongoing research projects
Develop, analyze, and implement research using advanced knowledge and scientific rigor
Write cases, academic journal articles, grants, project reports, and other project-related materials from start to finish
Manage all timelines and deliverables for multiple projects with competing priorities
Create original, thought-provoking, innovative presentations and writings for academic and non-academic audiences
Exercise independent decision-making with regard to the progression of the research project and appropriate methodologies
Represent HBS to outside entities: interacting with prominent individuals, interviewing decision makers at companies, and working closely with company representatives on research efforts
Ensure compliance with department, University, and federal regulations
Build trust and collaboration by being present on-site and engaging directly with colleagues and various constituents

What we offer

Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Fulltime

Senior Researcher- Human-AI Behavior

Microsoft AI is seeking a Senior Researcher with deep expertise in psychology, b...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate in relevant field
OR Master's Degree in relevant field AND 3+ years related research experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 4+ years related research experience
OR equivalent experience
Demonstrated academic research background with emphasis on human behavior and intelligence, societal impact of technology, cognitive/behavioral sciences, or human‑centered AI
Published work exploring long‑term AI implications, alignment, safety, or human–machine systems
Skilled in synthesizing insights into frameworks that inform product teams, policymakers, and executive leadership
Thrives in multidisciplinary environments bridging research, engineering, and governance

Job Responsibility

Conduct original research on the psychological, behavioral, and societal impacts of advanced AI systems—near‑term and long‑horizon
Develop frameworks for human–AI interaction, AI psychology, alignment, and long‑term safety for increasingly capable AI models
Use empirical, qualitative, quantitative, and mixed UXR methodologies to generate insights for Microsoft AI product, design, and policy teams
Publish high‑quality research in academic venues, conferences, journals, and cross‑industry forums
Partner with engineering, product, Responsible AI, and policy teams to translate research into product roadmaps, safety evaluations, governance models, and long‑term planning
Engage external collaborators across academia, think tanks, civil society, and regulatory ecosystems to establish Microsoft as a leader in human‑centered AI psychology and safety research
Influence Microsoft’s research strategy on long‑term AI trajectories, societal flourishing, and resilient ecosystem design

Fulltime

Quantitative Researcher

As a Quantitative Researcher at Susquehanna, you’ll blend strong research capabi...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

300000.00 USD / Year

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhDs graduating by Summer 2026 or postdocs in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for turning data into decisions
Clear communicators in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
Programmers comfortable processing and analyzing large data sets in Python
experience with C++ (or another low-level language) is a plus
Strategic thinkers with demonstrated interests in strategic games and/or competitive activities
Self-motivated and quick to learn, thriving in dynamic, fast-moving environment

Job Responsibility

Apply probability theory, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques to build robust models and generate alphas
Propose improvements or optimize existing strategies
Backtest ideas using historical market data and large research clusters
Participate in a comprehensive education program and receive personalized mentorship from senior professionals to accelerate your growth
Work in an open environment that allows you to collaborate with systematic traders and technologists to push strategies into production

What we offer

Visa sponsorship is available for this position

Fulltime

Senior Quantitative Developer

As a Senior Quantitative Developer on the Options Market Taking Development team...

Location

United States , Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), Pennsylvania

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 4+ years of programming experience in C#, with a deep understanding of high-throughput and systems-level performance is required
Background in developing performance-critical systems that integrate tightly with hardware, such as FPGAs, is a plus
Python/Pandas experience is a plus
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with traders, researchers, and other developers to iterate quickly on ideas
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field

Job Responsibility

Design and implement high-performance trading algorithms and contribute to the evolution of our low-latency trading infrastructure for electronic options trading
Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to iterate on execution logic, signal integration, and market interaction models
Drive experimentation frameworks that allow for rapid testing of execution hypotheses, including microstructure-aware tactics, order placement logic, and adaptive strategies
Tap into tens of petabytes of raw and well prepped full tick market data, strategy decisions, fundamentals, and many other data sources to understand market dynamics and find new signals
Work on hybrid systems that combine software algorithms with hardware acceleration like FPGAs

What we offer

Susquehanna offers a wide array of employee perks & benefits

Quantitative Researcher

As a Quantitative Researcher at Susquehanna, you’ll blend strong research capabi...

Location

United States , Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia Area), Pennsylvania

Salary:

Not provided

Susquehanna International Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Masters graduating by Summer 2026 in quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Economics
Analytical problem-solvers with excellent logical reasoning and a passion for turning data into decisions
Clear communicators in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
Programmers comfortable processing and analyzing large data sets in Python
experience with C++ (or another low-level language) is a plus
Strategic thinkers with demonstrated interests in strategic games and/or competitive activities
Self-motivated and quick to learn, thriving in dynamic, fast-moving environment

Job Responsibility

Apply probability theory, statistical analysis, and machine learning techniques to build robust models and generate alphas
Propose improvements or optimize existing strategies
Backtest ideas using historical market data and large research clusters
Participate in a comprehensive education program and receive personalized mentorship from senior professionals to accelerate your growth
Work in an open environment that allows you to collaborate with systematic traders and technologists to push strategies into production

What we offer

Visa sponsorship is available for this position

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