Staff experience

PayPal
Chicago, IL

The Company
PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:
We're seeking a Staff Experience Researcher - Experience Measurement who combines strong expertise in quantitative UX research with a passion for understanding user needs at scale. As a Staff Experience Researcher specializing in Experience Measurement, you'll be responsible for executing and optimizing measurement frameworks that connect customer feedback to behavioral and financial data. You'll leverage large-scale data analytics, advanced statistical methods, and customer listening posts to generate actionable insights that drive strategic product decisions for a product domain. You will report to a Director of Experience Research and be a member of our diverse Global Customer Insights organization, where we act as strategic partners, ensuring the business starts and ends with customer needs.

Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:

  • Develop clear plans and priorities to gather insights and make data-driven decisions to meet team performance
  • Perform more-complex analysis using highly specialized product knowledge and advanced business expertise
  • Lead functional projects and programs that enhance user experiences based on research findings.
  • Design methodologies including user testing, surveys and data analysis understanding of business needs and industry trends
  • Develop and implement research methodologies that optimize user testing and data collection processes.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of research practices and team efficiencies.

Expected Qualifications:

  • 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities And Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in, Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Statistics, Economics, Data Analytics, or related quantitative field
  • Strong expertise in statistical analysis, modeling, and quantitative research methods
  • Proficiency in analytical tools including SQL, Python, R, and visualization platforms like Tableau or Power BI
  • Experience with customer experience platforms, survey tools (Qualtrics), and data collection methodologies
  • Understanding of experimental design, A/B testing, and longitudinal research approaches
  • Proven ability to design, execute, and analyze quantitative research studies aimed at understanding and measuring customer experience
  • Experience working with measurement frameworks and supporting scalable research programs
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to work effectively across teams
  • Demonstrated ability to influence product teams and drive improvements through data-driven insights
  • Experience supporting and mentoring junior researchers
  • Proven ability to present quantitative findings in clear, compelling formats for diverse audiences

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $137,500 to $236,500

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit

Who We Are:

To learn more about our culture and community visit

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

Belonging at PayPal:

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.

REQ ID R0132056
Posted 2025-11-26

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