Director, Applied AI Research and Collaborations, Future of Work

Google LLC; Mountain View, New York (CA, NY); On-site; USD 262,000 - 364,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google LLC in Mountain View, CA, is seeking a Director for Applied AI Research and Collaborations in the Future of Work portfolio. You will architect Google’s empirical research agenda on AI's impact on work, skills, and organizational structures, leveraging telemetry across Cloud, Gemini, Workspace, and DeepMind.

You will establish cross-functional research initiatives, foster academic partnerships, and translate findings into enterprise customer collaborations and executive forums.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with large-scale telemetry datasets.
• Experience advising senior executives on AI-driven organizational design.
• Familiarity with modern generative AI architectures.
• Track record publishing or leading applied AI research.

Responsibilities

• Design longitudinal, data-backed research initiatives evaluating AI and agentic workflows’ effects on work and organizations.
• Translate research findings into actionable workforce strategies and executive frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional partnerships across Google Research, DeepMind, Cloud, and academia for co-authored studies.

Skills

Telemetry data analysis

Executive advisory

Generative AI architectures

Applied research leadership

Education

Master’s or PhD in Economics, CS, Statistics, STEM, or Organizational Psychology

Job description

Director, Applied AI Research and Collaborations, Future of Work

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Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, STEM, or Organizational Psychology.
• Experience utilizing large-scale product telemetry and behavioral datasets to uncover organizational trends.
• Experience advising senior executives on AI-driven organizational design and future-of-work strategy.
• Deep familiarity with modern generative AI architectures, agentic systems, and Google’s product ecosystem.
• Track record of publishing or leading applied research on AI adoption, labor economics, or workforce transformation.

About the job

As the Director of Applied AI Research & Future of Work, you will architect Google’s strategic narratives and empirical research agenda on how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies reshape work, skills, and organizational structures. Leveraging deep data and telemetry across Google’s Product Areas—including Cloud, Gemini, Workspace, and DeepMind—you will lead rigorous, longitudinal applied research on changing role dynamics, leadership requirements, and corporate culture.

You will establish cross-functional research initiatives across Google Cloud, DeepMind, and Google Research, while cultivating strong partnerships with academic institutions and economists. Additionally, you will drive global thought leadership by translating applied research into enterprise customer collaborations and executive forums.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $262000 - $364000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits

• Design and execute longitudinal, data-backed research initiatives evaluating the economic, behavioral, and organizational impacts of applied AI and agentic workflows.
• Translate empirical research findings into actionable workforce strategies, leadership models, and executive frameworks for Google leadership and enterprise customer engagements.
• Lead cross-functional research partnerships across Google Research, DeepMind, Cloud, and academic economists to co-author and publish pioneering workplace studies.

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.

Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.