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Senior UX Quantitative Researcher, Google Maps

Google · Mountain View, California, United States · $159K–$230K/yr

Software Development · 10,001+ employees

6 h ago
Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Lead quantitative research programs across Google Maps to elevate research standards and drive innovation in survey methodologies. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and product management to influence product strategy and measure product quality at scale.

What they look for

Quantitative Research Python R MATLAB C++ Java Go Logs Analysis Survey Design Metrics Development Statistical Analysis Regression Data Manipulation Computational Statistics Product Strategy Mentorship

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in applied product research. Candidates must possess strong statistical proficiency, programming skills in languages like Python or R, and experience with logs analysis and survey design.

Benefits

Bonus Equity Health Insurance

Full description

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience in product research in an applied research setting, or similar.
  • Experience in programming languages used for data manipulation and computational statistics (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, C++, Java, or Go).
  • Experience in logs analysis.
  • Experience in survey design and metrics development.
  • Experience in statistical analysis.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.
  • 5 years of experience conducting UX research on products and working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
  • 3 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
  • Experience designing, testing, and analyzing large-scale in-product surveys.
  • Experience setting up quantitative programs and aligning outcomes against user metrics.

About the job:

At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." As a Quantitative User Experience Researcher (Quant UXR), you make this possible. You will join a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating closely with Engineering and Product Management to create industry-leading, innovative products.

You will drive impact at all stages of development by investigating user behavior through empirical methods like logs analysis, survey research, and regression. We value diverse educational experiences—from Computer Science to Psychology—and require a blend of behavioral research design, statistical proficiency, and programming skills to uncover actionable insights. Beyond the work, you will grow within a supportive Quant UXR community offering mentorship, regular meetups, and exclusive internal tools to help you thrive.

Join the Google Geo UX organization to lead strategic quantitative research and measurement programs across Google Maps. You will drive horizontal programs with high leadership visibility, focusing on large-scale surveys, logs analysis, and statistical modeling to evolve the quantitative discipline and influence product strategy.The Geo team is focused on building the most accurate, comprehensive, and useful maps for our users, through products like Maps, Earth, Street View, Google Maps Platform, and more. Every month, more than a billion people rely on Maps services to explore the world and navigate their daily lives.

The Geo team also enables developers to use the power of Google Maps platforms to enhance their apps and websites. As they plot a course for the future of mapping, they are solving complex computer science problems, designing beautiful and intuitive product experiences, and improving our understanding of the real world.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities:

  • Lead quantitative research programs across Google Maps to elevate the excellence and standardization of research practices.
  • Drive innovation in scaled survey methodologies and AI-driven tooling to measure product quality at scale.
  • Develop analysis-friendly instrumentation and taxonomy to advance AI models and user experience.
  • Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level quantitative UXRs within the Geo organization.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and data science to influence product strategy and launch metrics.