Skills you will need to be successful
- Master's or PhD degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Human-Machine Interaction (HMI), Cognitive Science, Psychology, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ years of user research experience in developer products, complex software platforms, or hardware/robotics interfaces.
- Proven experience operating at a startup-like pace within an enterprise setting (such as Alphabet/Google), with the agility to flex into product management or program management support to accelerate roadmap execution.
- Experience leveraging modern AI and agentic tools (e.g., Gemini, NotebookLM, automated synthesis tools) to streamline research synthesis and workflows while maintaining rigorous strategic human oversight.
- Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methods (ethnography, field studies, usability testing, interviewing).
- Willingness to conduct field research in active industrial, manufacturing, and factory environments (requiring standard PPE and safety protocol compliance).
Skills that will differentiate your candidacy
- Experience conducting user research in industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Experience with complex software engineering interfaces such as SDKs, APIs, or AI-human interactions.
- Familiarity with mixed-methods research, combining qualitative insights with quantitative usage telemetry.
- Strong track record of influencing engineering roadmap decisions through user insights.
The base salary for this full-time position is between $159,200 - $217,300 (USD) + 15% bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.
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