Ux Researcher • Senior

Who you are

You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, along with 8 years of experience in an applied research setting. Your background includes at least 4 years of experience integrating user research into product designs and design practices. You may also hold a Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field. You have experience working with executive leadership, particularly at the Director level and above, and have managed projects in a matrixed organization.

You are passionate about understanding user needs and behaviors, and you thrive in collaborative environments where you can work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineers. Your ability to analyze and synthesize research findings allows you to drive impactful product decisions. You are skilled at communicating insights to stakeholders across various functions and levels, ensuring that user experience remains a priority throughout the product development process.

What you'll do

As a Staff UX Researcher at Google, you will play a critical role in shaping the user experience for YouTube Ads. You will lead research initiatives that inform product goals and strategies, overseeing the allocation of resources within projects. Your work will involve gathering insights about user needs, attitudes, and behaviors, which will inspire and inform design practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and evaluate the impact of products and services, driving ideas to improve user experiences through research-driven insights and recommendations.

You will own goal and strategy discussions, analyzing and consolidating what is known about user, product, service, or business needs. Your expertise will help guide the UX team in creating useful, usable, and delightful products that resonate with users. You will also mentor junior researchers and contribute to the overall growth of the UX research team.

What we offer

At Google, you will be part of a dynamic team that values user experience and innovation. You will have the opportunity to work on industry-leading products that impact millions of users worldwide. Google offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with a collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We believe in focusing on the user and all else will follow, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement.