Senior UX Researcher, YouTube
San Bruno, CA, USA · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 6 years in an applied research setting, or similar. Preferred: 5 years conducting UX research on products and working with executive leadership; 3 years managing projects and working in a large, matrixed organization.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; preferred: Master's degree or PhD in a related field.
About the job
Leads strategic UX research for YouTube, translating user insights into product decisions and shaping human-AI experiences.
What you'll do
- Own the research agenda for a complex problem space, directing tactical research and focusing on strategic questions.
- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights, guide product decisions, and measure outcomes.
- Use AI tools to improve synthesis and knowledge sharing, shape human-AI experiences, and mentor peers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 6 years of experience in an applied research setting (e.g., product or academic), or similar.
- Experience with research methods such as usability studies, contextual inquiries, 1:1 interviews, and unmoderated research studies.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- Experience conducting UX research on products and working with executive leadership; project management in a large, matrixed organization; content economy or direct messaging; or international teams across timezones.
Pay
$159000 - $230000 USD base salary
AI focus
Use AI tools to streamline research synthesis and knowledge sharing, help shape human-AI experiences, and anticipate emerging risks.
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