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Mixed Methods UX Researcher, Image Search at Google
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Overview
As a User Experience Researcher (UXR), you’ll help your team of UXers, product managers, and engineers understand user needs and influence product decisions that impact daily users seeking content to complement their search results. You’ll conduct primary research such as field studies, interviews, diary studies, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis to explore user behaviors and motivations. Responsibilities
Influence stakeholders across organizations to gain support for research-based, user-centric solutions. Own project priorities in alignment with product goals, and oversee allocation of resources within the project. Drive ideas to improve products and services through research-driven insights and recommendations. Lead teams to define and evaluate product, service, ecosystem impact. Own strategy discussions through research by analyzing, consolidating, or synthesizing what is known about user, product, service, or business needs. Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience in an applied research setting (e.g., product or academic), or similar. Experience with research methods (e.g., usability, studies, contextual inquiries, 1:1 interviews, unmoderated research studies). Experience conducting mixed methods research, designing and analyzing surveys and data in an industry or academic environment. 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 changing organization. Experience working on UX research products for consumers. Experience analyzing attitudinal and behavioral data using statistical software packages (e.g., R, Matlab, SPSS, etc.). About the Job
At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to gather insights about user needs and to inspire and inform design. You’ll collaborate with UX Designers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers to create industry-leading products that deliver value for users and Google’s business. You will partner with various Search teams to understand users and influence product decisions. In Google Search, we aim to reimagine how information is searched and delivered globally. US base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000-$185,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location; your recruiter can share specifics for your location during hiring. Compensation details reflect base salary and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Equal Opportunity
Google is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you require accommodations, please fill out the Accommodations for Applicants form. Note: Applicants may share preferred working locations: New York, NY; Mountain View, CA; San Francisco, CA.
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As a User Experience Researcher (UXR), you’ll help your team of UXers, product managers, and engineers understand user needs and influence product decisions that impact daily users seeking content to complement their search results. You’ll conduct primary research such as field studies, interviews, diary studies, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis to explore user behaviors and motivations. Responsibilities
Influence stakeholders across organizations to gain support for research-based, user-centric solutions. Own project priorities in alignment with product goals, and oversee allocation of resources within the project. Drive ideas to improve products and services through research-driven insights and recommendations. Lead teams to define and evaluate product, service, ecosystem impact. Own strategy discussions through research by analyzing, consolidating, or synthesizing what is known about user, product, service, or business needs. Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience in an applied research setting (e.g., product or academic), or similar. Experience with research methods (e.g., usability, studies, contextual inquiries, 1:1 interviews, unmoderated research studies). Experience conducting mixed methods research, designing and analyzing surveys and data in an industry or academic environment. 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 changing organization. Experience working on UX research products for consumers. Experience analyzing attitudinal and behavioral data using statistical software packages (e.g., R, Matlab, SPSS, etc.). About the Job
At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to gather insights about user needs and to inspire and inform design. You’ll collaborate with UX Designers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers to create industry-leading products that deliver value for users and Google’s business. You will partner with various Search teams to understand users and influence product decisions. In Google Search, we aim to reimagine how information is searched and delivered globally. US base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000-$185,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location; your recruiter can share specifics for your location during hiring. Compensation details reflect base salary and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Equal Opportunity
Google is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you require accommodations, please fill out the Accommodations for Applicants form. Note: Applicants may share preferred working locations: New York, NY; Mountain View, CA; San Francisco, CA.
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