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SleeperSleeperSan Francisco, CA

User Research Intern

Intern supporting user research projects, synthesizing findings, monitoring engagement metrics, and conducting competitor benchmarking for a sports social platform. Requires enrollment or recent graduation and foundational research skills.

42k – 67k
HybridEntry levelUX Research

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Support research projects and help synthesize findings for the team
  • Monitor users’ app engagement metrics using internal dashboards
  • Conduct benchmarking and ongoing monitoring of our competitors for updates
  • Help set up and take part in UX quality assurance reviews

Requirements

  • Pursuing a degree in a related field with a graduation date in 2025, or new grad with around 1 or fewer years of experience
  • Understand the fundamentals of user research and have a strong attention to detail
  • Love collaborating and can juggle multiple projects
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment as a proactive self-starter
  • Have an eagerness to learn and are genuinely curious or passionate about sports

Nice-to-Haves

  • Hold a degree in HCI, information sciences, stats, data analytics, human-centered design, or a related field
  • Have run usability tests—in-person or remote—for mobile apps
  • Are skilled with remote testing tools, surveys, or analytics dashboards
  • Have experience with fantasy sports, daily fantasy, or sports betting—or just a serious passion for football or basketball

Compensation & Benefits

  • $20–$32 USD per hour
  • 12-week internship program
  • Priority for open full-time roles upon completion
  • Hybrid (2 days in office): SF Bay Area
  • Remote options: California (non-SF), New York City, or PST hours, with willingness to relocate full-time

Skills

User ResearchUsability TestingSurveysAnalytics DashboardsRemote Testing ToolsData AnalyticsHciHuman-Centered Design

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