The Staff Driver Safety UX Researcher for Android for Auto at Google will focus on enhancing user experience by conducting safety-focused research. This role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary UX team to gather insights that inform product strategy and design. The researcher will explore user behaviors and motivations through various research methodologies. The position emphasizes the importance of safety in automotive design and aims to influence product decisions based on user-centric solutions.

• 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.