UX Research Lead, YouTube Community and Live

Google LLC

  • San Bruno, CA
  • 30+ days ago

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    In this role, you will understand both the execution and business aspects of our products, collaborating with leaders across UX, Engineering, and Product Management to create innovative experiences, leveraging your passion for brand, craft, and design quality. In this role, you will drive a user-centered goal, influence cross-functional partners and hold a high bar for product excellence to deliver experiences for YouTube"s viewers and creators.

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    Minimum qualifications:

    • Bachelor"s degree or equivalent practical experience.

    • 10 years of experience in an applied research setting, including e-commerce or the content economy.

    • 5 years of experience leading design projects and managing people or teams.

    • Experience with UX tools.

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Master"s degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.

    • 10 years of experience conducting UX research on products and working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).

    • 7 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, structured organization.

    About the job

    At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." As a UX Research Manager, you will help define and drive the future of Google design by clarifying strategy and conceptualizing UX ecosystems. You are an expert researcher, a visionary leader, and a fierce advocate for both users and your team.

    You will be responsible for guiding the careers of your team members, helping them realize their full potential, and inspiring forward-thinking design. You are an expert in qualitative research methods-such as field studies, interviews, and diary studies-to shape product development and influence overall strategy. In this role, you will understand both the execution and business aspects of our products, collaborating with leaders across UX, Engineering, and Product Management to create innovative experiences, leveraging your passion for brand, craft, and design quality.

    As the UX Research Lead for Community and Live, you will be responsible for the user experience of how we connect this vibrant community together. You will also be responsible for leading the development of new formats and ways our audience connect and have conversations across all YouTube products.

    In this role, you will drive a user-centered goal, influence cross-functional partners and hold a high bar for product excellence to deliver experiences for YouTube"s viewers and creators.

    At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun and we do it all together.

    The US base salary range for this full-time position is $237,000-$329,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

    Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

    Responsibilities

    • Manage a team of four UX research individual contributors (ICs) and act as a consultant and thought partner to cross-functional leadership.
    • Drive a user-centered goal and establish depth of product/domain knowledge on key questions for Community and Live.
    • Oversee and participate in key processes including planning, dissemination, visioning, and co-design to deliver experiences.
    • Coach and grow team members while active in shaping team culture and supporting the discipline through AI transformation.
    • Conduct foundational research for YouTube users and team members.

    Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google"s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.

    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.

    If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

    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.

    To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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