Staff UX Researcher

Google is hiring a Staff UX Researcher to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Staff UX Researcher, you'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (EST)). About the role You'll craft intuitive, beautiful experiences end to end, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Contribute to and maintain the design system • Conduct and apply user research • Collaborate closely with product and engineering • Design flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity mockups • Iterate based on feedback and data What we offer: • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Paid parental leave • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Home office and wellness stipends How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Understanding of accessibility and usability • Proficiency in Figma • Strong portfolio of shipped work • Strong visual and interaction design skills Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team