Staff Driver Safety UX Researcher, Android for Auto

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible U.S. based employees. Benefits for this role include: Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours per year (increased to 69 hours per year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance Maternity Leave (Short‑Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28‑30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA. Minimum qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. Eight years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar. Experience with safety‑focused research programs. Experience with automotive human factors principles, advanced research methodologies. Preferred qualifications Master’s degree or PhD in human‑computer interaction, cognitive science, statistics, psychology, anthropology, or a related field. Seven years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above). Five years of experience managing projects and working in a changing organization. Experience with safety‑relevant development processes (e.g., automotive). About The Job As a User Experience Researcher (UXR), you will collaborate with engineering and product management teams to gather insights and create user‑centric products. Your role involves conducting primary research—including field studies, interviews, diary studies, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and log analysis—to understand user behaviors and motivations. You will contribute to product strategy and design by translating insights into actionable recommendations. Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. U.S. compensation range: $188,000 - $275,000 (USD) plus 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits. Responsibilities Influence stakeholders across organizations to gain support for research‑based, user‑centric solutions. Define, own, and drive the strategic safety research agenda across the entire Android Auto product portfolio, leveraging quantitative, qualitative, and mixed‑methods methodologies. Establish and uphold safety frameworks and best practices within the Android Auto team, ensuring products meet or exceed industry standards and user expectations for safety. Act as the subject‑matter expert on driver safety, distraction, and automotive human factors, delivering critical analysis and strategic guidance for product decisions. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is 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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google