Description

You will lead user research efforts for Google Hardware to drive product strategy and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute user research studies with external participants.
• Develop and implement a UX research strategy to identify high-impact opportunities.
• Partner with Design, PM, and Engineering leaders to incorporate technical and business requirements into research.
• Advocate for user needs and research findings through written reports and oral presentations.
• Provide a user-focused point-of-view during product discussions, design reviews, and strategic planning.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in product research within foundational or generative settings.
• Expertise in research design using usability studies, contextual inquiry, concept testing, and surveys.
• Experience managing the full research lifecycle, including scoping, planning, recruiting, execution, and reporting.
• Proven ability to integrate user research into product designs and design practices.
• Experience collaborating closely with Product Managers, UX Designers, and Engineering to inform product direction.
• Strong communication skills for presenting findings to diverse audiences.
• Resourceful problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working specifically with UX Designers and Product Managers.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate