Mixed Methods UX Researcher, Search Job at Google in San Francisco

Overview

Mixed Methods UX Researcher, Search role at Google . This description outlines responsibilities, qualifications, and context for the position.

Minimum 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

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 gathers insights about the needs, attitudes, emotions, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform design. We collaborate with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for users and Google’s businesses.

As a User Experience Researcher (UXR), you’ll help your team understand user needs. You’ll work with stakeholders across functions and levels to impact products at all stages of development. You’ll conduct 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 learn from others through 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 how people search for information and aim to deliver a universally accessible and useful experience. Joining the Search team means the opportunity to impact billions of people globally.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $151,000-$222,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share the specific range for your preferred location during the hiring process. This posting reflects base salary; bonuses, equity, and benefits are described separately.

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Responsibilities

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and 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 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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