Senior Mixed-Methods UX Researcher (AI & Privacy)

Google; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Mixed-Methods UX Researcher to join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management to gather insights and shape industry-leading products.

You will lead primary research including field studies, interviews, diary studies, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis, translating findings into actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams. This role offers mentorship and a supportive UXR community within Google.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science, HCI, Statistics or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of applied research experience in product or academic settings.
• Experience with quantitative research (surveys, regression, R/Python/SQL) and qualitative research methodologies.
• Experience working with AI models and AI product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead mixed-methods research programs investigating how user identity, profile boundaries, and privacy choice architecture influence discovery, engagement, and platform trust.
• Design, deploy, and analyze quantitative studies (factor analysis, segmentation, regression, MaxDiff) to quantify latent user attitudes and privacy thresholds.
• Bridge qualitative inquiries with statistical validation to deliver product recommendations.
• Direct research on how search and discovery habits shift across traditional search, AI assistants, and short-form video feeds.
• Translate analyses and narratives into strategic guidance for cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

AI product development

R/Python/SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent practical experience

Master's or PhD in HCI, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology or related field

Job description

Google is seeking a Mixed-Methods UX Researcher to join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management to gather insights and shape industry-leading products.

You will lead primary research including field studies, interviews, diary studies, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis, translating findings into actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams. This role offers mentorship and a supportive UXR community within Google.