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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen. At Electronic Arts, players are at the heart of everything we create. The Director, PX Research leads a global team of researchers dedicated to uncovering the insights that shape exceptional player experiences and drive the future of play. As a senior leader within the Player & Quality Insights (PQI) organization, you will define and execute the vision for PX Research across EAs global portfolioensuring that player understanding informs every strategic and creative decision. You will build and guide a high-performing research organization, partner across EAs central insights and analytics teams, and translate player data into impact that drives innovation, quality, and long-term engagement. Core Responsibilities Define and Execute the PX Research Vision Establish the strategic direction for PX Research, ensuring player insights fuel decisions across the full product lifecycle, from concept and playtesting to live service. Lead and Develop an Industry Leading Team Inspire, mentor, and empower a diverse team of research leaders and individual contributors to deliver high-quality, high-impact work across studios, markets, and platforms. Activate Insights Across the Ecosystem Partner closely with central partners to unify qualitative, quantitative, and behavioral data into holistic player stories that drive actionable outcomes. Influence Strategy at Scale Maintain a deep understanding of each franchises long-term strategy, objectives, and success metrics. Ensure player needs align with these goals. Advance Research Craft and Methodology Evolve and continuously improve how PX Research captures, interprets, and shares insights by fostering experimentation and adoption of AI-assisted and data-driven methodologies. Operational Excellence and Measurable Impact Partner with PX Research Operations to build clear research roadmaps that scale best practices, optimize workflows, and measure the reach and impact of research across the organization. Qualifications 12+ years of experience in player or user research, consumer insights, or related fields, including 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary research teams. Proven track record developing and executing a research strategy that influences both creative and business outcomes. Experience collaborating with analytics, data science, and market research teams to synthesize insights and drive strategic decisionmaking. Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, motivate, and grow a distributed, diverse research organization. Excellent storytelling, presentation, and influence skillsable to engage executives and product leaders with insight-driven narratives. Expertise in mixedmethods research, with strong fluency in qualitative, quantitative, and telemetrybased approaches. Deep passion for understanding players, their motivations, and behaviorsand for transforming that understanding into meaningful experiences that delight and inspire. Compensation and Benefits The ranges listed below represent the expected pay for this role in the specified locations at this time of posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on relevant business and candidate factors. British Columbia (e.g., Vancouver vs. Victoria)$165,900$238,100CAD California (e.g., LosAngeles vs. SanFrancisco)$186,900$289,700USD Washington (e.g., Seattle vs. Spokane)$178,200$239,200USD In the U.S., benefits include paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays, 10 weeks paid leave to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k). Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. In British Columbia, benefits include vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid topup to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary for new child (12 weeks maternity, 4 weeks parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and a retirement plan. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. About Electronic Arts Were proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental wellbeing support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do. Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr