Google Inc. is hiring : UX Researcher, Gemini on Watch 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 Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.

3 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).

2 years of experience conducting UX research on products, managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.

Experience working with AI tools and living with AI experiences.

Experience working on Wearables.

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 Influence stakeholders across organizations to gain support for research-based, user-centric solutions.

Own project priorities in alignment with larger product goals, and oversee allocation of resources within the project.

Drive ideas to improve products and services through research-driven insights and recommendations.

Lead teams to define and evaluate product, service, ecosystem impact.

Own goal and strategy discussions through research by analyzing, consolidating, or synthesizing what is known about user, product, service, or business needs.

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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