UX Research Manager, Pixel

At Google, we follow a simple but vital premise: "Focus on the user and all else will follow." Google's UX leaders help define and drive the future of Google design. They create and clarify strategy, conceptualize UX ecosystems in ways that mitigate complexity, and inspire teams to push the boundaries of what's possible. They possess a clear vision of the future of user experience and have the courage to pursue forward-thinking design.

As a UX Research Manager for Pixel, you'll be responsible for guiding the careers of your team members, working closely with each of them to help them realize their full potential. You'll be a fierce advocate for the people who use our products as well as the members of your team. You'll use qualitative research methods such as field studies, interviews, and diary studies to shape product development and influence overall strategy.

In this role, you will work across multiple functions to represent qualitative and quantitative insights on new and existing hardware programs. The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience, bringing together the best of Google's artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving teams to define and evaluate product, service, and ecosystem impact
• Influencing stakeholders across organizations to gain support for research-based, user-centric solutions
• Coordinating allocation of resources within projects
• Leading ideas to improve products and services through research-driven insights and recommendations
• Representing user insights and pain points to cross-project teams
• Leading strategy discussions through research analysis and synthesis

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UX research, experience working with executive leadership, and expertise in applying diverse research methodologies. Experience with hardware devices is preferred.

Join us in shaping the future of Pixel devices and services, creating some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics.