Insomniac Games
User Research Intern (Tools)- Master's
United States, Burbank, CA +1 · Internship · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Location
- United States, Burbank, CA
USA-CA-Burbank - Education
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Cognitive Science, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future.
About the job
Conduct research on how studio teams use development tools and support research into player experiences to identify opportunities for improvement.
What you'll do
- Develop research questions and conduct surveys, interviews, and workflow observations about development tools and processes.
- Organize and analyze research data, then prepare reports and presentations for development partners.
- Support usability studies and playtests, including participant logistics, observation, and analysis of player feedback.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience contributing to a game project or demonstrated passion for games and player experience.
- Familiarity with research methods such as surveys, interviews, usability testing, or observation.
- Students must have expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029, be available for the entire 12-week internship, and be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future work visa sponsorship.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Jira, Miro, Confluence, survey platforms, or similar tools.
Pay
$40.25 — $40.25 USD (hourly pay rate)
Tools
Jira, Miro, Confluence
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