Quantitative UX Researcher, Privacy Sandbox at Google
MOFFETT FIELD, CA 94035
About the Job
Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
4 years of experience 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).Product research experience in an applied research setting.
Preferred qualifications:Master's or PhD degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.
3 years of experience working with senior 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.
Excellent command of research questions within a given domain, and of technical tools for the analysis of data within that field.
Proficiency in programming computational and statistical algorithms for large data sets.
Demonstrated expertise in descriptive, inferential, and multivariate statistics, including t-test and ANOVA, and experimental design.
About the job At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Quantitative User Experience Researchers 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 who care deeply about the people who use our products
The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the attitudes, emotions, needs, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform design
We collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for the people who use them, and for Google’s businesses.As a Quantitative User Experience Researcher (Quant UXR), you’ll help inform your team of UXers, product managers, and engineers about user needs
You’ll play a critical role in creating useful, usable, and delightful products
You’ll work with stakeholders across functions and levels and have impact at all stages of product development
You will investigate user behavior and user needs using empirical research methods such as logs analysis, survey research, path modeling, and regression analysis
Quant UXRs vary in background using skills from computer science, quantitative social science, econometrics, data science, survey research, psychology, human-computer interaction, and other fields
You’ll combine skills in behavioral research design, statistical methods, and general programming to improve user experience.The Quant UXR community at Google will help you do your best work
You’ll have the opportunity to work with and 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 learn and understand our 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 and personalities
Our work touches billions while exemplifying a key principle that is core to Google’s philosophy: “Focus on the user and all else will follow.”The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$178,000 + bonus + equity + benefits
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training
Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google
Responsibilities Define and measure quantitative UX goals and metrics in collaboration with Designers, Qualitative Researchers, Data Scientists, Engineers and Program Managers.
Develop code and statistical models to understand user experience.
Conduct empirical research using methods from computer science, quantitative social science, statistics, econometrics, and other fields to understand user behavior and extract meaningful patterns from large data sets.
Examine existing data and product designs to generate hypotheses and plans for high-impact research.
Prioritize and drive research to improve user experience
Communicate findings to stakeholders in the company
Make research findings convincing and actionable for both research experts and non-experts.
4 years of experience 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).Product research experience in an applied research setting.
Preferred qualifications:Master's or PhD degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.
3 years of experience working with senior 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.
Excellent command of research questions within a given domain, and of technical tools for the analysis of data within that field.
Proficiency in programming computational and statistical algorithms for large data sets.
Demonstrated expertise in descriptive, inferential, and multivariate statistics, including t-test and ANOVA, and experimental design.
About the job At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Quantitative User Experience Researchers 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 who care deeply about the people who use our products
The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the attitudes, emotions, needs, and behaviors of people who use our products to inspire and inform design
We collaborate closely with each other and with engineering and product management to create industry-leading products that deliver value for the people who use them, and for Google’s businesses.As a Quantitative User Experience Researcher (Quant UXR), you’ll help inform your team of UXers, product managers, and engineers about user needs
You’ll play a critical role in creating useful, usable, and delightful products
You’ll work with stakeholders across functions and levels and have impact at all stages of product development
You will investigate user behavior and user needs using empirical research methods such as logs analysis, survey research, path modeling, and regression analysis
Quant UXRs vary in background using skills from computer science, quantitative social science, econometrics, data science, survey research, psychology, human-computer interaction, and other fields
You’ll combine skills in behavioral research design, statistical methods, and general programming to improve user experience.The Quant UXR community at Google will help you do your best work
You’ll have the opportunity to work with and 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 learn and understand our 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 and personalities
Our work touches billions while exemplifying a key principle that is core to Google’s philosophy: “Focus on the user and all else will follow.”The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$178,000 + bonus + equity + benefits
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training
Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google
Responsibilities Define and measure quantitative UX goals and metrics in collaboration with Designers, Qualitative Researchers, Data Scientists, Engineers and Program Managers.
Develop code and statistical models to understand user experience.
Conduct empirical research using methods from computer science, quantitative social science, statistics, econometrics, and other fields to understand user behavior and extract meaningful patterns from large data sets.
Examine existing data and product designs to generate hypotheses and plans for high-impact research.
Prioritize and drive research to improve user experience
Communicate findings to stakeholders in the company
Make research findings convincing and actionable for both research experts and non-experts.
