UX Researcher, YouTube Shorts at YouTube
San Bruno, CA 94066
About the Job
Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.4 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.Experience with research design utilizing various methods (e.g., usability studies, contextual inquiry, surveys, etc.).Experience in product research, either in an usability, or generative 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 matrixed organization.Experience in a variety of product spaces, applied research or academic settings.Understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during the product development process.Ability in communicating user research findings with cross-functional partners
About the job At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." User Experience Researchers (UXRs) 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: we care deeply about the people who use our products
The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the needs, attitudes, emotions, 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 User Experience Researcher (UXR), you will help your team of UXers, product managers, and engineers understand user needs
You’ll work with stakeholders across functions and levels and have impact at all stages of product development
You’ll play a critical role in creating useful, usable, and delightful products
You’ll explore user behaviors and motivations by conducting primary research such as field studies, interviews, diary studies, participatory workshops, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis
The UXR community at Google is unique and will help you do your best work
You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from UXRs across Google through regular meetups, mentor programs, and access to internal research tools.
At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories
We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process
Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world
We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.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 Conduct independent research on multiple aspects of products and experiences.Collect and analyze user behavior through lab studies, field visits, ethnography, surveys, benchmark studies, server logs and online experiments (A/B testing).Work with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers and other UXRs to prioritize research opportunities in a fluid environment.Understand and incorporate complex technical and business requirements into research.Advocate research findings to diverse audiences through written reports and in-person presentations.
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 matrixed organization.Experience in a variety of product spaces, applied research or academic settings.Understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during the product development process.Ability in communicating user research findings with cross-functional partners
About the job At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." User Experience Researchers (UXRs) 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: we care deeply about the people who use our products
The UX team plays an integral part in gathering insights about the needs, attitudes, emotions, 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 User Experience Researcher (UXR), you will help your team of UXers, product managers, and engineers understand user needs
You’ll work with stakeholders across functions and levels and have impact at all stages of product development
You’ll play a critical role in creating useful, usable, and delightful products
You’ll explore user behaviors and motivations by conducting primary research such as field studies, interviews, diary studies, participatory workshops, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis
The UXR community at Google is unique and will help you do your best work
You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from UXRs across Google through regular meetups, mentor programs, and access to internal research tools.
At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories
We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process
Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world
We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.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 Conduct independent research on multiple aspects of products and experiences.Collect and analyze user behavior through lab studies, field visits, ethnography, surveys, benchmark studies, server logs and online experiments (A/B testing).Work with Designers, Product Managers, Engineers and other UXRs to prioritize research opportunities in a fluid environment.Understand and incorporate complex technical and business requirements into research.Advocate research findings to diverse audiences through written reports and in-person presentations.