Staff UX Quantitative Researcher, Search

Staff UX Quantitative Researcher, Search Location options: Mountain View, CA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; San Francisco, CA. This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience working with SQL in applied research settings for consumer products. Experience in programming languages used for data manipulation and computational statistics (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, C++, Java, or Go). Preferred Qualifications Master's degree or PhD in human-computer interaction, cognitive science, statistics, psychology, anthropology, or a related field. 8 years of experience conducting UX research on products. 7 years of experience working with executive leadership. 5 years of experience managing projects, and working in a changing organization. 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 the 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. In Google Search, we’re reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you’ll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally. Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $188,000 - $275,000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits Responsibilities Influence stakeholders across organizations to gain support for research‑based, user‑centric solutions. Own project priorities in alignment with 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, and ecosystem impact. Own idea and strategy discussions through research by analyzing, consolidating, or synthesizing what is known about user, product, service, or business needs. Benefits Competitive salary range: $188,000 - $275,000 (USD). 20% bonus target. Equity and benefits package. Access to a supportive Quant UXR community, mentorship, meetups, and internal tools. Global opportunities for location flexibility. Equal Employment Opportunity 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, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.