Offer summary

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in an accredited Master’s Degree program (MA/MS/MBA/MFA) graduating between May 2026 to May 2028., Relevant work or project experience in applied research integrating user research into product designs., Knowledge of statistics and principles of experiment design., Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills..

Key responsabilities:

Design and conduct user studies to assess the usability of product features.

Make data-driven recommendations for product improvements based on research findings.

Communicate effectively with team members throughout the research process.

Work on live projects with the Consumer Products team to enhance user experience.

Job description

Role Overview:

At McAfee, we deliver AI-powered antivirus and privacy protection products to our consumers and partners by putting the customer at the forefront of everything we do. As a User Experience (UX) Research Co-op, you will strategically advance how McAfee ideates, builds, improves, and measures its consumer products. You will bring the power of empathy and data together to create extraordinary experiences that literally protect the world.

You will be working on live projects with the Consumer Products team. You’ll work with the team on UX research on product designs, learn about our design practices, and make recommendations about how we can improve.

This is an 8- month Co-Op position. This is a remote position based in Canada. We will only consider candidates in Canada and are not offering relocation assistance at this time.

About the Role

Design and conduct user studies to gauge the perception and usability of new and existing product features.
Make concrete, data-driven recommendations for change based on your findings.
Communicate with team members throughout the process.

About you

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Master’s Degree (MA/MS/MBA/MFA) program
Graduating between May 2026 to May 2028
Relevant work/project experience in an applied research setting integrating user research into product designs and design practices
Knowledge of statistics and principles of experiment design
Must be authorized to work in Canada without restrictions (no visa sponsorship available) now or in the future
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills
Willingness to learn new tools to do user research
Desire to learn from and share your knowledge with your team

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Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.

Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

Bonus Program
Pension and Retirement Plans
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

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