The Senior Technical Design Researcher role at Google focuses on enhancing user experiences through research in AI systems and hardware. As part of the multi-disciplinary UX team, you will collaborate with engineering and product management to gather insights that inform product development. The position emphasizes the exploration of user behaviors and motivations through various research methods. You will also prototype innovative concepts and evaluate them with real users to drive impactful design solutions.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in an applied research setting.
• Experience with research methods such as usability studies and contextual inquiries.
• Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• 6 years of experience in building physical hardware prototypes.

• Employ an AI-forward research approach to enhance research processes.
• Build new UX experiences by co-designing across the full AI stack.
• Develop and test prototypes that explore technical trade-offs.
• Explore novel UX opportunities and create physical, testable prototypes.
• Apply first-principles thinking to challenge existing assumptions.

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