The Staff UX Researcher will be part of a cross-functional team focused on the Sales and Marketing Platform at Google. This role aims to bridge user needs with business realities, particularly in the context of AI-driven solutions for advertisers and sellers. The researcher will engage in product research to inform decision-making and enhance user experience across Google's advertising technologies. This position is crucial for driving customer success and optimizing advertising strategies through innovative AI applications.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in product research in an applied research setting.
• 5 years of experience in statistics, survey research, and the principles of experimental design.
• Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related fields is preferred.
• 7 years of experience managing projects and working in a large organization.

• Act as the bridge between user needs and business reality by identifying and clarifying leadership trade-offs.
• Transform technical or ambiguous AI issues into actionable research questions and design recommendations.
• Drive AI evaluation for Agentic AI systems.
• Advise Director-level and VP-level stakeholders on high-priority problems to solve.
• Design and execute research to ensure that complex technical solutions address real-world human problems.

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