UX Researcher, Trustworthy Personalization, Google Core

At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: Focus on the user and all else will follow. User Experience Researchers (UXRs) make this possible.

• Conduct independent research on multiple aspects of products and experiences
• Collect and analyze user behavior through lab studies, field visits, ethnography, surveys, benchmark studies, server logs and online experiments (A/B testing)
• Work with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers and other UXRs to prioritize research opportunities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Understand and incorporate complex technical and business requirements into research
• Advocate research findings through written reports and in-person presentations

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 4 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar
• Experience with research design utilizing various methods (e.g., usability studies, contextual inquiry, surveys, etc.)
• Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field
• 3 years of experience working with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above)
• 2 years of experience conducting UX research on products, managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization
• Experience in a variety of product spaces, applied research or academic settings
• Strong understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during the product development process
• Proficiency in communicating user research findings with cross-functional partners to drive impact

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Equity
• Bonus opportunities
• Stock options
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.