Staff Interaction Designer, Cloud Networking

Google Inc.; Kirkland, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Google Inc. in Kirkland, WA seeks a Staff Interaction Designer for Cloud Networking to shape the user experience of AI-driven, autonomous networking initiatives.

You will transform complex tasks into intuitive flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes within a multi-disciplinary UX team. You will drive the strategic design goals, work with cross-functional partners up to Director/VP level, and embed forward-looking AI concepts into the product roadmap while collaborating with Engineering and

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in product design or UX
• Portfolio or links to work in resume
• Experience owning outcomes and decision making
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executives

Responsibilities

• Define and advocate long-term user experience and product strategy for Cloud Networking's AI and autonomous initiatives
• Develop elegant solutions for ambiguous greenfield projects and scenarios without precedent
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management leadership to embed UX perspective into the product roadmap

Skills

UX design

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Ambiguity handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

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X 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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in product design or UX.
• Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience designing simple interfaces for AI agents or predictive automation tools.
• Expert in complex interaction design and enterprise SaaS architectures.
• Expert in classic Design tools and fluency in using AI design toolings and workflows.
• Proven track record of defining "North Star" design visions in ambiguous spaces.
• Excellence in presenting complex data, metrics, and logs clearly.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executives.

About the job

At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Our Interaction Designers transform complex tasks into intuitive, easy-to-use experiences for billions of people. From creating user flows and wireframes to building mockups and prototypes, you will envision and bring product experiences to life with an inspired, refined, and magical feel. You will join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management, leveraging user insights to create industry-leading products.

As an Interaction Designer, you'll apply user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution, working with design partners to evolve the Google design language to build beautiful, innovative products.

You will drive the strategic design goal for Google Cloud’s next-generation Autonomous Networking and Agentic AI initiatives. Navigating high levels of ambiguity, you will lead the transition from manual, tool-centric network management to goal-oriented, autonomous user experiences. In this role, you will partner closely with cross-functional (xfn) partners and executive leadership to embed forward-looking AI concepts into the customer-facing product roadmap, ensuring Cloud Networking remains at the forefront of cloud infrastructure innovation.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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

About the job

At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Our Interaction Designers transform complex tasks into intuitive, easy-to-use experiences for billions of people. From creating user flows and wireframes to building mockups and prototypes, you will envision and bring product experiences to life with an inspired, refined, and magical feel. You will join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management, leveraging user insights to create industry-leading products.

As an Interaction Designer, you'll apply user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user experiences from concept to execution, working with design partners to evolve the Google design language to build beautiful, innovative products.

You will drive the strategic design goal for Google Cloud’s next-generation Autonomous Networking and Agentic AI initiatives. Navigating high levels of ambiguity, you will lead the transition from manual, tool-centric network management to goal-oriented, autonomous user experiences. In this role, you will partner closely with cross-functional (xfn) partners and executive leadership to embed forward-looking AI concepts into the customer-facing product roadmap, ensuring Cloud Networking remains at the forefront of cloud infrastructure innovation.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

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

US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Define and advocate long-term user experience and product strategy for Cloud Networking's AI and autonomous initiatives.

• Develop elegant solutions for ambiguous greenfield projects (e.g., agentic analytics, network monitoring) that lack clear precedents.
• Collaborate proactively with Engineering and Product Management leadership (up to Director/VP level) to embed UX perspective into the product roadmap.

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.

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