Staff UX Researcher, Search Verticals

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

Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, related field, or equivalent practical experience. 8 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 0-to-1 products, driving UX from conception to launch. Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field. 10 years of experience conducting UX research on products. 7 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above). 5 years of experience managing projects and working in a multiplex organization. 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 role in gathering insights about user needs, attitudes, emotions, and behaviors to inspire and inform design. We 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 by conducting primary research such as field studies, interviews, diary studies, participatory workshops, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis. The UXR community at Google offers opportunities to work with and learn from UXRs across the company through meetups, mentor programs, and access to research tools. In this role, you will develop an understanding of user needs and influence features and experiences across Search, focusing on entertainment, finance, Translate, and more. Google Search aims to reimagine how people search for information—any way and anywhere. You will have the chance to impact billions of users worldwide by solving complex engineering challenges and expanding infrastructure while maintaining accessibility and usefulness. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $178,000-$265,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary specifics depend on location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can provide more details during the hiring process. Please note that listed salary ranges reflect base pay only, excluding bonuses, equity, or benefits. Learn more about Google’s benefits. Responsibilities

Influence stakeholders across functions to support user-centric, research-based solutions. Drive project priorities aligned with larger goals and coordinate resources. Lead initiatives to improve products through research insights and recommendations. Evaluate product, service, and ecosystem impacts. Define and strategize research goals by analyzing user, product, and business needs. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or criminal history, in accordance with legal requirements. For accommodations, please complete our form. #J-18808-Ljbffr