UX Researcher, XR Experiences

Google · Los Angeles, CA · 6 days ago

On-siteDesignFull-time

About the role

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus. 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. 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. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Jose, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
4 years of experience in an applied research setting (e.g., product or academic), or similar.
Experience with research methods (e.g., usability, studies, contextual inquires, 1:1 interviews, unmoderated research studies).

Preferred qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.
2 years of experience conducting UX research on products, managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
3 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
Experience conducting research with emerging technologies and devices (e.g., VR headsets, smartphones, wearables, etc.).
Applied experience conducting research in AR/VR product environments, Android systems, system UI, or app scaling.
Understanding of human physiology, human performance, visual processing, attentional demands, or ergonomics.

Skills

Develop and maintain a prioritized research roadmap aligned with product strategy and business goals.
Scope and lead research initiatives to understand use cases and journeys across multiple Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR) products.
Plan and execute various research methodologies, including usability testing, user interviews, surveys, field studies, and quantitative analysis.
Partner with designers, product managers, and engineers across Google and external organizations to support consumer launches.
Provide user-centered insights to inform product strategy and roadmap development.

Benefits