UX Researcher, Gemini on Watch Job at Google Inc. in Mountain View

Overview

Google place Mountain View, CA, USA

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in an applied research setting (e.g., product or academic), or similar.
• Experience with research methods (e.g., usability, studies, contextual inquiries, 1 : 1 interviews, unmoderated research studies).

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 business.

As a User Experience Researcher (UXR), you’ll help your team of UXers, product managers, and engineers understand user needs. You’ll work with stakeholders across functions and levels and have impact at all stages of product development. You’ll explore user behaviors and motivations 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 learn from UXRs across Google through regular meetups, mentor programs, and access to internal research tools.

User experience is at the forefront of how we create intuitive, innovative, and beautiful products that people love. We strive to understand users’ needs, behaviors, and emotions to gather insights that inform product strategy and design. Our UX teams include designers, researchers, content strategists, and engineers who are passionate about quality, usability, and simplicity. We work on collaborative teams to solve complex challenges and craft experiences that highlight our products’ unique capabilities. Our work touches billions of users and aligns with Google’s philosophy : “Focus on the user and all else will follow.”

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000-$185,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and factors including job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Your recruiter can share the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. Please note that compensation details listed reflect base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights : workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

Google is a global company and, to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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