Google
Mixed Methods UX Researcher, Android Better Together
Google, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Mixed Methods UX Researcher, Android Better Together
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:
Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA .
Minimum Qualifications
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.).
Experience in conducting UX research on consumer mobile or multi-format experiences.
Experience partnering with cross-functional partners (e.g., UX Design, Product Management, Engineering, Data Science), translating research findings into product direction/strategy.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
Experience with statistics or any other mixed-methods research tools such as survey analysis, logs analysis, etc.
Experience conducting UX research on products, managing projects, and working in a cross-functional organization.
Experience communicating user research findings with cross-functional partners to drive impact.
Understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during the product development process.
Ability to adapt quickly, be flexible, organized, resourceful, and to partner and influence.
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. The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the needs, attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform design. We collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create industry‑leading products that deliver value for the people who use them, and for Google’s businesses.
As a Mixed Methods UX Researcher (UXR), you will research user needs across various devices using qualitative and quantitative methods. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to provide data‑driven recommendations and shape impactful, human‑centered product experiences for the Android ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Conduct independent research on multiple aspects of products and experiences.
Work with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers and other UXRs to prioritize research opportunities in a dynamic and changing environment.
Advocate research findings through written reports and in‑person presentations.
Conduct advanced analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data to generate clear, actionable insights that inform the creation of useful, usable, and delightful transformative cross‑device experiences.
Design, plan, and execute research studies utilizing a comprehensive mix of qualitative (e.g., interviews, ethnography) and quantitative (e.g., surveys, log analysis, A/B testing) methodologies.
Equal Employment Opportunity Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an 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 also Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA .
Minimum Qualifications
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.).
Experience in conducting UX research on consumer mobile or multi-format experiences.
Experience partnering with cross-functional partners (e.g., UX Design, Product Management, Engineering, Data Science), translating research findings into product direction/strategy.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
Experience with statistics or any other mixed-methods research tools such as survey analysis, logs analysis, etc.
Experience conducting UX research on products, managing projects, and working in a cross-functional organization.
Experience communicating user research findings with cross-functional partners to drive impact.
Understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during the product development process.
Ability to adapt quickly, be flexible, organized, resourceful, and to partner and influence.
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. The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the needs, attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform design. We collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create industry‑leading products that deliver value for the people who use them, and for Google’s businesses.
As a Mixed Methods UX Researcher (UXR), you will research user needs across various devices using qualitative and quantitative methods. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to provide data‑driven recommendations and shape impactful, human‑centered product experiences for the Android ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Conduct independent research on multiple aspects of products and experiences.
Work with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers and other UXRs to prioritize research opportunities in a dynamic and changing environment.
Advocate research findings through written reports and in‑person presentations.
Conduct advanced analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data to generate clear, actionable insights that inform the creation of useful, usable, and delightful transformative cross‑device experiences.
Design, plan, and execute research studies utilizing a comprehensive mix of qualitative (e.g., interviews, ethnography) and quantitative (e.g., surveys, log analysis, A/B testing) methodologies.
Equal Employment Opportunity Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an 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 also Google’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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