UX Researcher - Mountain View California

Company: Aquent
Location: Mountain View, California
Posted On: 05/02/2025

We're looking for a UX Researcher to help shape the future of the operating system powering over 3 billion devices around the world, with a focus on Security & Privacy.The MissionPrivacy and Security is a core pillar for the system. It is of crucial importance to the platform and the apps that run on it. We have made tremendous advancements in protecting user privacy in recent Android releases.The Privacy and Security team has a goal of helping users feel confident about navigating the digital world, knowing they're protected and in control of their privacy and security.As a UX Researcher on our team, you will:

• Conduct research supporting teams across Android Security & Privacy.
• Utilize a range of methodologies, depending on business needs: usability, longitudinal studies, benchmarking, surveys, and more.
• Present research findings to diverse audiences through written reports and oral presentations.
• Conduct research at different phases of the product development lifecycle which spans from ideation through post-launch.Minimum Qualifications:
  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Experimental Psychology, Anthropology, Information Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. MA/MS preferred.
  • Experience with research design utilizing various methods (e.g., usability studies, contextual inquiry, surveys, etc.).
  • Product research experience in an applied research setting.Preferred Qualifications:
    • MA/MS in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Experimental Psychology, Anthropology, Information Science or a related field, or equivalent practical.
    • Mixed Methods Background: Strong understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of different research methods, including when and how to apply them during different phases of the product development process.
    • 3 years or more of product research experience in an applied research setting.
    • Proficiency in communicating user research findings with cross-functional partners to drive impact.The target hiring compensation range for this role is $77 to $81.80 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.About Aquent Talent:Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.Client DescriptionA giant in the Tech Industry, this company's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. This company is committed to continuing to make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything they do-from how they build their products to how they build their workforce. Consistently named one of Forbes top employers, this company works hard to attract, retain and progress the best Talent.A career here gives you the opportunity to be part of something bigger:
      • Expanding Opportunity - Providing people with information, tools and services to help them build knowledge, fuel curiosity, and unlock opportunity.
      • Protecting Users - Keeping billions of people safer online.
      • Including all Voices - Building a world where progress, equitable outcomes, diversity, and inclusion can be realities both inside and outside our workplace.
      • Responding to Crisis - Helping those affected by crisis through products, people and partners.
      • Advancing Sustainability - Unifying practices, partnerships, and products around a single mission - to foster sustainability at scale.
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