UX Researcher

At Google, the principle is simple: Focus on the user and all else will follow. User Experience (UX) is a multidisciplinary team of Designers, Researchers, Writers, Content Strategists, Program Managers, and Engineers who work together to understand and serve the people who use Google’s products. UX Researchers play a vital role in uncovering insights about user needs, attitudes, and behaviours, which directly shape the design and success of Google products.

The Trustworthy Personalization Research team helps users enjoy helpful, personalized experiences across Google by strengthening identity and designing cohesive foundational experiences that foster a healthy, engaging ecosystem. The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products, creating essential design elements, platforms, and infrastructure that power excellent, safe, and coherent experiences at scale.

Role Description

As a UX Researcher, you will conduct independent, end-to-end research to understand user behaviours and motivations. You’ll inform and inspire design by leading studies such as usability tests, surveys, interviews, ethnographic research, diary studies, and log analyses. Your insights will help guide product strategy, shape user experiences, and influence technical decisions across Google.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on multiple aspects of products and experiences

• Collect and analyze user behaviour through lab studies, field visits, surveys, A/B testing, ethnography, and log data

• Work with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers, and fellow Researchers to identify and prioritize research opportunities

• Integrate complex business and technical requirements into research planning

• Advocate for user insights through clear reports, presentations, and stakeholder communication

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

• 4+ years of experience in an applied research setting or similar

• Experience designing and executing studies using a variety of research methods (e.g., usability studies, contextual inquiry, surveys)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in HCI, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience working with senior leadership

• 2+ years of experience conducting UX research on products in a large organization

• Experience across diverse product spaces or academic/applied settings

• Strong understanding of research methods, their strengths/limitations, and when to apply them

• Skilled in communicating research findings to cross-functional teams to drive impact

Compensation

US base salary range: $129,000 – $185,000 annually + bonus + equity + benefits. Actual pay will vary based on location, skills, and experience.