The Staff Driver Safety UX Researcher for Android for Auto at Google will play a crucial role in understanding user needs and driving impact throughout the product development process. This position involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary UX team to conduct primary research, including field studies and usability testing. The researcher will focus on safety-related aspects of automotive human factors and influence stakeholders to adopt user-centric solutions. This role is essential for ensuring that products meet industry standards and user expectations for safety.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in an applied research setting or similar.
• Experience with safety-focused research programs.
• Experience with automotive human factors principles and advanced research methodologies.

• Influence stakeholders across organizations to gain support for research-based, user-centric solutions.
• Define, own, and drive the strategic safety research agenda across the entire Android auto product portfolio.
• Establish and uphold safety frameworks and best practices within the Android auto team.
• Act as the subject-matter expert on driver safety, distraction, and automotive human factors.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.