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Senior UX Researcher, YouTube

Google

Location

San Bruno, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$159,000 - $230,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.4% approval-14% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Senior UX Researcher at YouTube will join a multi-disciplinary UX team to gather insights and create industry-leading products. This role focuses on understanding user needs and driving impact throughout product development. The researcher will conduct primary research, including field studies and usability testing, while also mentoring junior team members. The position emphasizes strategic partnership and collaboration with leadership to ensure user-centric solutions.

Requirements

  • 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 interviews.
  • Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field is preferred.
  • 5 years of experience conducting UX research on products.

Responsibilities

  • Own the research agenda for complex problem spaces.
  • Partner with leadership to provide user-focused insights.
  • Collaborate with Data Science and Engineering teams to integrate qualitative and quantitative insights.
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance research synthesis and knowledge sharing.
  • Mentor peers and contribute to the evolution of UX research practices.

Benefits

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

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Google Llc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

908

FY2026

Approval rate

98.4%

FY2026

LCA certified

4,273

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-14%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-51%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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