Staff User Experience Researcher, YouTube Ads

YouTube Ads is seeking a Staff User Experience Researcher to join their team in shaping the future of advertising on the platform. This role sits at the intersection of user experience and advertising technology, where you'll play a crucial role in understanding user needs and behaviors to create effective advertising solutions.

As a Staff UX Researcher, you'll be part of Google's User Experience (UX) team, a multi-disciplinary group dedicated to creating industry-leading products that deliver value for both users and Google's businesses. You'll conduct primary research through various methodologies including field studies, interviews, diary studies, participatory workshops, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis.

The position requires a deep understanding of research methodologies and the ability to influence stakeholders across organizations. You'll be working with executive leadership and managing complex projects in a large, matrixed organization. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $168,000 to $252,000, plus additional benefits including bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits package.

Your work will directly impact YouTube's advertising ecosystem, helping to maintain the balance between keeping the platform free for users, ensuring creators are properly rewarded, and enabling businesses to effectively reach their target audiences. You'll have access to Google's unique UXR community, regular meetups, mentor programs, and internal research tools to support your work and professional growth.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience in applied research settings, strong technical skills in data manipulation, and the ability to translate research insights into actionable recommendations. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of digital advertising while ensuring user-centric solutions remain at the forefront of product development.