Senior UX Quantitative Researcher, Google Maps

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. Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County 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 US 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/year (increased to 69 hours/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 Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA . Minimum qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 6 years of experience in product research in an applied research setting, or similar. Experience in programming languages used for data manipulation and computational statistics (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, C++, Java, or Go). Experience in logs analysis. Experience in survey design and metrics development. Experience in statistical analysis. Preferred qualifications Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field. 5 years of experience conducting UX research on products and working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above). 3 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization. Experience designing, testing, and analyzing large-scale in-product surveys. Experience setting up quantitative programs and aligning outcomes against user metrics. About The Job At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." As a Quantitative User Experience Researcher (Quant UXR), you make this possible. You will join a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating closely with Engineering and Product Management to create industry-leading, innovative products. You will drive impact at all stages of development by investigating user behavior through empirical methods like logs analysis, survey research, and regression. We value diverse educational experiences—from Computer Science to Psychology—and require a blend of behavioral research design, statistical proficiency, and programming skills to uncover actionable insights. Beyond the work, you will grow within a supportive Quant UXR community offering mentorship, regular meetups, and exclusive internal tools to help you thrive. Join the Google Geo UX organization to lead strategic quantitative research and measurement programs across Google Maps. You will drive horizontal programs with high leadership visibility, focusing on large-scale surveys, logs analysis, and statistical modeling to evolve the quantitative discipline and influence product strategy. The Geo team is focused on building the most accurate, comprehensive, and useful maps for our users, through products like Maps, Earth, Street View, Google Maps Platform, and more. Every month, more than a billion people rely on Maps services to explore the world and navigate their daily lives. The Geo team also enables developers to use the power of Google Maps platforms to enhance their apps and websites. As they plot a course for the future of mapping, they are solving complex computer science problems, designing beautiful and intuitive product experiences, and improving our understanding of the real world. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Responsibilities Learn more about benefits at Google . Lead quantitative research programs across Google Maps to elevate the excellence and standardization of research practices. Drive innovation in scaled survey methodologies and AI-driven tooling to measure product quality at scale. Develop analysis-friendly instrumentation and taxonomy to advance AI models and user experience. Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level quantitative UXRs within the Geo organization. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and data science to influence product strategy and launch metrics. 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. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. 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