Manager, User Research - Games (Playtesting)

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Salary

$377K-$560K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$66,396 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+3.5% - Average

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Matched to SOC 27-1024 - Design aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Design From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Manager, User Research - Games (Playtesting) Los Angeles,California,United States of America At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what's next. Netflix Games is seeking a hands-on and strategic-thinking Manager, User Experience Research, to scale our user research capabilities to the next level. You will be responsible for designing and implementing a playtesting framework to support our ambitious portfolio of games across cloud and mobile platforms. We're looking for someone with ample experience leading UX researchers, influence with senior leadership, and experience working in a fast-paced environment where dozens, if not hundreds, of new games and game updates are released annually. This is a rare opportunity to shape how we validate player experience and business outcomes, starting with scrappy, bespoke solutions and evolving into a scalable, repeatable system. This role sits within the Games Research team, which blends Consumer Insights with User Research to provide a holistic view of player and member insights. Responsibilities: Strategic Ownership Define and drive the playtesting strategy for Netflix Games, from an initial scrappy phase through to a fully operational, scalable program that services a diverse slate of games. Serve as the primary point of contact for all playtesting needs - being in lockstep with Consumer

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