Senior UX Researcher, Human Factors
San Jose, CA, USA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$159k-$231kDetected 10 hours ago
StatisticsA/B TestingUX ResearchAR/VRResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI.
- Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap - the convergence of AI and XR.
Responsibilities
- Develop code and statistical models to understand user experience.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 6 years of experience in product research in an applied research setting, or similar.
- Experience with A/B testing or other experimental design methodologies.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related fields.
- 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 conducting research in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality product environments.
- Understanding of human physiology, human performance, visual processing, attentional demands, ergonomics, etc.
- You will explore user behaviors and motivations by conducting primary research, including: field studies, interviews, diary studies, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis.
- You will also grow within a supportive UXR community offering mentorship, regular meetups, and exclusive internal tools.
- For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by
Compensation
- US: $159000 - $231000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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