UX Research Manager, AI Mode

UX Research Managers are advocates for the people who use our products as well as the members of their teams. You are an expert at using qualitative research methods such as field studies, interviews, and diary studies to shape product development and influence overall strategy.

In this role, you will take the time to understand not just the execution side of UX, but also the business aspects of the products we build. You will collaborate with leaders of other UX, Engineering, and Product Management teams to create innovative experiences across all of Google’s products, leveraging your passion for brand, craft, and design quality. You will lead a team of researchers at the forefront of shaping the future of information discovery. Your team will be responsible for understanding the evolving needs and behaviors of users as they interact with AI-powered search results. You will guide your team in conducting foundational and iterative research to inform the development of AI Mode, AI Overviews, and other related features. Collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and engineers, you will ensure that the user is at the center of the product development process. Your work will directly influence how millions of users interact with Google Search, making it more intuitive, intelligent, and helpful.

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: $188000 - $275000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
• 3 years of experience leading design projects and managing people or teams.
  
• Experience in developing, launching products, technologies within Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML).

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.
  
• 7 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
  
• 5 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.