Senior Mixed-Methods UX Researcher, Search Systems and App Foundations

Senior Mixed-Methods UX Researcher, Search Growth Systems and App Foundations

Google Mountain View, CA, USA

• Design and conduct mixed-methods research to inform product strategy and design decisions for growth systems and app foundations.
• Leverage quantitative methods, including survey design and statistical analysis, to understand user behaviors at scale.
• Employ qualitative methods, such as interviews and usability studies, to gain deeper contextual understanding of user needs.
• Synthesize data from multiple sources into actionable insights and compelling narratives for cross‑functional partners.
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and designers to identify research needs and drive product impact from insights.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in an applied research setting (e.g., product or academic).
• Experience designing and executing a wide range of quantitative research methods (e.g., A/B testing, survey, log analysis).
• Experience in statistical analysis and tools (e.g., R, Python, SPSS).
• Experience with data querying languages (e.g., SQL).
• Experience with research methods including usability studies, contextual inquiries, and 1:1 interviews.

• Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related fields.
• 5 years of experience conducting UX research on products and working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
• 3 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large organization.
• Experience conducting research in the mobile app domain, specifically related to user growth or engagement.
• Experience using AI tools within research workflows for analysis, synthesis, or automation.

At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." As a User Experience Researcher (UXR), you make this possible. You will join our multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and Product Management, to gather insights and create industry-leading products. You’ll play a critical role in helping your team understand user needs and will drive impact at all stages of product development, ensuring products are useful, usable, and helpful.

You will explore user behaviors and motivations by conducting primary research, including field studies, interviews, diary studies, ethnography, surveys, usability testing, and logs analysis. You will also grow within a supportive UXR community offering mentorship, regular meetups, and exclusive internal tools. We are looking for a Mixed-Methods UX Researcher with a strong leaning towards quantitative research, complemented by solid qualitative skills.

In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping our understanding of users across the entire user lifecycle and within the app’s foundational experience to drive growth strategies for Search. You will design and execute research that uncovers opportunities for growth, measures the impact of our initiatives, and provides deep insights into user needs and pain points. A key aspect of this role is the ability to think at a systems level, understanding how different parts of the app ecosystem and growth strategies interact.

In Google Search, we’re reimagining what it means to search for information – any way and anywhere. To do that, we need to solve complex engineering challenges and expand our infrastructure, while maintaining a universally accessible and useful experience that people around the world rely on. In joining the Search team, you’ll have an opportunity to make an impact on billions of people globally.

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

US: $159,000 - $231,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

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.

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.