User Research Intern (Remote, US)

Location: United States (remote; must be able to work across time zones). Up to 50% of working time may require short trips to neighboring states.

About Aviagames

AviaGames aims to bring together gamers from all walks of life via the ultimate social competition gaming platform that not only provides a unique form of entertainment, but also an outlet to decompress and build connections with fellow gamers.

Based in the Bay Area, AviaGames' flagship products include Solitaire Clash, Bingo Tour, and Pocket7Games. These platforms feature more than 10 unique mobile games, allowing players to switch seamlessly among casino, puzzle, action, card, math, and brain games. Currently in a period of hyper-growth, AviaGames has recently expanded to the UK, Germany, and other European countries. Hundreds of millions of tournaments are held every month.

If you have a passion for gaming and want to be part of a fast-moving, collaborative start-up culture, AviaGames is the place for you. As we gear up for the next stage of growth and global expansion, we are looking for talented, driven and motivated individuals to join our fun, inclusive and diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily monitoring of competitor games in the US market; document in-game events, feature updates, and live-ops mechanics; produce regular competitor intelligence briefs.
• Collect, organize, and analyze game-related data; track industry trends and changes in competitor performance.
• Support user interviews in the US (including recruitment, interview, and data compiling) to help the team understand player behavior and feedback.
• Conduct industry research, desk research, and basic report writing as needed for project requirements.

Requirements

• Students currently studying in the United States; bachelor’s degree or above (in progress); any major (psychology, sociology, statistics, communications, game design, and related fields preferred).
• Passion for the games industry; familiarity with major US game products; prior experience in competitor analysis or user research preferred.
• Basic data analysis skills; proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with platforms such as Sensor Tower is a plus.
• Strong bilingual communication (Chinese and English); able to independently write reports in Chinese.
• Strong sense of responsibility; able to work effectively in a remote setting; willing to take short trips when required (up to 50% of time to neighboring states).
• Available 20–30 hours per week for 3–6 months of continuous internship.

Nice to Have

• Internship or project experience in the US games industry
• Experience running qualitative interviews or user testing
• Strong interest in real-money gaming, casual games, or competitor analysis