UX Researcher, XR Experiences

About the Team

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world, driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap: the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices; it is about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We are building a future where lightweight XR devices, like smart glasses and headsets, pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences.

About the Role

At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." As a User Experience Researcher (UXR) for XR Experiences, 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 will play a critical role in helping your team understand user needs and 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 log analysis. You will also grow within a supportive UXR community offering mentorship, regular meetups, and exclusive internal tools. This role is designed for a mid-level professional driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members with deeper expertise in relevant areas.

Hiring Process

Google is committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. For more details on how we hire, visit our How we hire page.

Location & Application

This role may be located in San Jose, CA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA (Playa Vista); or San Francisco, CA. By applying, you will have the opportunity to share your preferred working location from these options.

• Los Angeles County: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
• San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

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 any other basis protected by law.

We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Note: Google is a global company. English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise.