Director, UX, Android Auto

Google; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 382,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Vacation days

Sick time

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Google's Android Automotive organization seeks a Director of User Experience for Android Auto to lead end-to-end UX across OEM partners and internal stakeholders. You will direct teams of designers, writers, and researchers to craft compelling vehicle experiences.

Based in the US with location options including San Francisco, Kirkland, or San Jose, you will shape multi-year UX strategy, drive collaboration with cross-functional leaders, and champion human-centered design aligned with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience managing user experience teams, setting roadmap and direction.
• 10 years of experience in a leadership role interfacing with senior executives.
• Experience defining technical strategy and building a team.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the multi-year UX strategy and product vision for high-quality IVI systems.
• Deliver all Partner programs with automotive OEMs and manage external relationships.
• Build and manage a global, multi-disciplinary UX team and mentor leaders.
• Advocate for AI product integration and lead AI adoption across the UX organization.

Skills

UX leadership

Roadmapping

Executive interfacing

Technical strategy

Team building

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience

Job description

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.

In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
• Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
• Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
• Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience managing user experience teams, setting roadmap and direction.
• 10 years of experience in a leadership role interfacing with senior executives.
• Experience defining technical strategy and building a team.

Preferred qualifications

• Automotive industry experience defining or delivering an In‑Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system or IVI component.
• Experience leading a team that has shipped an Android consumer product, or significantly contributed technically to that product, ideally in automotive.
• Experience in cross‑team collaboration and working in a multi‑disciplinary team.

About The Job

The Android Automotive organization's mission is to enable “a safe and seamless connected experience in every car.” We enable automotive OEMs to leverage the best of Android, Google and 3rd party services to bring great customer experiences to millions of cars each year globally.

As the Director of User Experience for Android Auto will serve as a leader on the Android Auto team and will be responsible for delivering and influencing an end‑user experience across all partners with OEMs as well as internal stakeholders. The role leads teams of designers, technical writers, and UX researchers.

Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

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

US: $275000 - $382000 (USD) + 30% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Define and deliver the multi‑year UX strategy and product vision for high‑quality, compatible, and updateable Android In‑Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems, applying thought leadership to solve complex, multi‑dimensional business problems.
• Deliver all Partner programs with automotive OEMs. Build and nurture trusted, collaborative relationships with external partner executives, business development, and internal cross‑functional leaders to drive strategic business goals and resolve escalations.
• Build and manage a global, multi-disciplinary team of UX designers, technical writers, and researchers. Mentor, coach, and grow leaders within the organization while cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and craft excellence.
• Advocate for AI product integration and lead AI adoption across the UX organization. Integrate AI workflows to augment the design process and drive organizational velocity, while doubling down on human‑centered value and creative problem‑solving.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .