Staff UX Researcher, Search

Google is a global technology company focused on search and information organization, serving billions of users worldwide.
$168,000 - $252,000
Data
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Staff UX Researcher, Search

Google Search is seeking a Staff UX Researcher to help reimagine how people search for information across all platforms. This role combines user experience research with strategic thinking to shape the future of Search. You'll work within Google's distinguished UX team, collaborating with designers, writers, content strategists, and engineers to create user-centric solutions. The position requires expertise in various research methodologies and the ability to influence executive stakeholders.

The role offers an opportunity to impact billions of users globally through Google Search. You'll conduct primary research including field studies, interviews, workshops, and usability testing to understand user behaviors and motivations. The position requires leading vision and strategy discussions, driving project priorities, and coordinating resources across a large, matrixed organization.

As a Staff UX Researcher, you'll have access to Google's unique research community, internal tools, and mentorship programs. The compensation package includes a competitive base salary range of $168,000-$252,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The role requires 8+ years of experience in applied research, with preferred experience in managing projects and working with executive leadership.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced researcher who wants to shape the future of information search while working with cutting-edge technology and world-class teams. You'll be part of Google's commitment to creating useful, usable, and delightful products that serve users worldwide.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Staff UX Researcher, Search

  • Influence stakeholders across functions to gain support for research-based, user-centric solutions
  • Drive project priorities in alignment with larger project goals, and coordinate allocation of resources within the project
  • Lead ideas to improve products and services through research-driven insights and recommendations
  • Drive teams to define and evaluate product, service, and ecosystem impact
  • Lead vision and strategy discussions through research by analyzing, consolidating, or synthesizing what is known about user, product, service, or business needs

Requirements For Staff UX Researcher, Search

  • 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.)

Benefits For Staff UX Researcher, Search

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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