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Google Inc.

Mixed Methods UX Researcher, Search

Google Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; +1 more Apply X Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:

San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA .

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

6 years of experience in an applied research setting (e.g., product or academic), or similar.

Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods, including usability testing, log analysis, and surveys.

Preferred qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.

5 years of experience conducting UX research on products and working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).

3 years of experience managing projects, and working in a cross-functional organization.

Experience in a variety of product spaces, applied research, or academic settings.

Proficiency in communicating user research findings with cross-functional partners to drive impact.

About the job 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. Google User Experience (UX) is made up of multi-disciplinary teams of UX Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers. We care deeply about the people who use our products and collaborate closely with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for users and Google's business.

As a User Experience Researcher (UXR), you’ll help your team understand user needs. You’ll work with stakeholders across functions and levels and have impact at all stages of product development. You’ll explore user behaviors and motivations through primary research such as field studies, interviews, diary studies, participatory workshops, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and log analysis. You’ll have opportunities to learn from UXRs across Google through regular meetups, mentor programs, and access to internal research tools.

As a Mixed Methods UX Researcher (UXR), you’ll use various methods to understand users and provide data-driven recommendations to improve user experience. In Google Search, we reimagine what it means to search for information and aim to solve complex engineering challenges while maintaining a universally accessible experience for billions of people globally. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $151,000-$222,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors. Recruiters can share more about the salary range for your location during the hiring process. The compensation details listed reflect base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce representative of our users, creating a culture of belonging, and providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

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

To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Google employees. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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