Senior UX Research Manager, Search Verticals and Translate

Google; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior UX Research Manager to lead innovative design strategies in search verticals. This role involves mentoring teams, managing research projects, and collaborating across UX and engineering to enhance user experiences. You will have the opportunity to influence product strategy and drive impactful research solutions that cater to billions of users. If you are passionate about user-centered design and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in applied research settings.
• 5 years managing UX research teams and 2 years managing managers.

Responsibilities

• Influence stakeholders to support user-centric research solutions.
• Drive product improvements through research insights.

Skills

UX Research

Quantitative Research Methodologies

Qualitative Research Methodologies

Team Management

Consumer Product Launch

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's or PhD in relevant fields

Job description

Senior UX Research Manager, Search Verticals and Translate

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Note: By applying to this position, you can share your preferred work location among: New York, NY, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in an applied research setting or similar.
• 5 years managing UX research teams.
• 2 years managing managers.
• Experience leading and launching consumer products, including scaling from 0-to-1.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, leading teams of researchers.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related fields.
• 10 years UX research experience on products and collaborating with executive leadership.
• 8 years managing projects in large, matrixed organizations.
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams in 0-1 spaces and integrating user research into product design.

About The Job

As a UX leader, you will define and drive Google’s design future, set product strategy, and inspire teams to innovate. You will mentor team members and collaborate across UX and engineering teams to create impactful experiences.

In Google Search, we aim to reimagine search experiences globally, tackling engineering challenges to maintain accessibility and usefulness for billions of users.

The US salary range for this full-time role is $224,000-$315,000 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Salary specifics depend on location, skills, experience, and education. Recruiters will share details during hiring.

Note: Listed salaries reflect base pay only, excluding bonuses, equity, or benefits. Learn more about Google’s benefits.

Responsibilities

• Influence stakeholders to support user-centric research solutions.
• Manage project priorities aligned with product goals and resource allocation.
• Drive product improvements through research insights and recommendations.
• Lead teams to assess product and ecosystem impacts.
• Own strategy discussions by synthesizing user, product, and business needs.

Google is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or criminal history. For accommodations, contact us through the provided form.