UX Research Manager, AI and Computing Infrastructure

Company: Google
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

info_outline X Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA . Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar. 3 years of experience leading design projects and managing people or teams. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field. 7 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above). 5 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization. About the job At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." As a UX Research Manager, you will help define and drive the future of Google design by clarifying strategy and conceptualizing UX ecosystems. You are an expert researcher, a visionary leader, and a fierce advocate for both users and your team. You will be responsible for guiding the careers of your team members, helping them realize their full potential, and inspiring forward-thinking design. You are an expert in qualitative research methods—such as field studies, interviews, and diary studies—to shape product development and influence overall strategy. In this role, you will understand both the execution and business aspects of our products, collaborating with leaders across UX, Engineering, and Product Management to create innovative experiences, leveraging your passion for brand, craft, and design quality. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$274,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google . Responsibilities Influence stakeholders across organizations to gain support for research-based, user-centric solutions. Own project priorities in alignment with larger product goals, and oversee allocation of resources within the project. Drive ideas to improve products and services through research-driven insights and recommendations. Lead teams to define and evaluate product, service, ecosystem impact. Own gaol and strategy discussions through research by analyzing, consolidating, or synthesizing what is known about user, product, service, or business needs.

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