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User Experience Researcher roles qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship when the position requires a master's degree or equivalent, and EB-3 for bachelor's-level hires going through PERM labor certification. Employers document the role's requirements, test the U.S. labor market, and file an I-140 petition to sponsor you for permanent residency.
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The application window will be open until at least August 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
NotebookLM (now Gemini Notebook) is transforming how people learn, create, and make sense of complex information. We are dedicated to turning language models into impactful, real-world tools that augment human intellect. As a Staff User Experience (UX) Researcher, you will act as a player-coach in a highly ambiguous, fast-moving environment. You will be a core member of the team working alongside Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to drive the product roadmap. You will have the opportunity to impact all stages of product development by conducting foundational research to define long-term goals, executing evaluative research plans, and overseeing feature rollouts. Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
- Experience with mixed-methods research, including surveys, interviewing, and data analysis.
- Experience with experimental statistics and quantitative data analysis.
- Experience conducting research across all stages of the product development lifecycle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a 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.
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.
- Experience working in startup environments or scaling nascent products.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Gemini Notebook leads, Product Management, UX Design, and Engineering across the product lifecycle.
- Own and drive research roadmaps with multi-phase projects across tactical efforts.
- Design, plan, and execute mixed-methods research, including surveys, concept testing, and experimental statistics.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to answer product questions and shape the direction of new user experiences.
- Advocate for research findings to audiences and cross-functional stakeholders, including executives.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
The application window will be open until at least August 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
NotebookLM (now Gemini Notebook) is transforming how people learn, create, and make sense of complex information. We are dedicated to turning language models into impactful, real-world tools that augment human intellect. As a Staff User Experience (UX) Researcher, you will act as a player-coach in a highly ambiguous, fast-moving environment. You will be a core member of the team working alongside Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to drive the product roadmap. You will have the opportunity to impact all stages of product development by conducting foundational research to define long-term goals, executing evaluative research plans, and overseeing feature rollouts. Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
- Experience with mixed-methods research, including surveys, interviewing, and data analysis.
- Experience with experimental statistics and quantitative data analysis.
- Experience conducting research across all stages of the product development lifecycle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a 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.
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.
- Experience working in startup environments or scaling nascent products.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Gemini Notebook leads, Product Management, UX Design, and Engineering across the product lifecycle.
- Own and drive research roadmaps with multi-phase projects across tactical efforts.
- Design, plan, and execute mixed-methods research, including surveys, concept testing, and experimental statistics.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to answer product questions and shape the direction of new user experiences.
- Advocate for research findings to audiences and cross-functional stakeholders, including executives.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in User Experience Researcher
Match your degree to the posted requirements
PERM locks in the job's minimum education requirement before your employer files. If the role is posted as requiring a bachelor's in human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, or a related field, your degree must match that field, not just any bachelor's.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter User Experience Researcher roles by employers who have previously filed PERM applications, so you're pursuing companies that already understand the green card sponsorship process rather than educating them from scratch.
Build a UX research portfolio that documents specialization
USCIS scrutinizes whether your role genuinely requires an advanced degree. A portfolio demonstrating specialized methodologies, such as longitudinal studies or mixed-methods research, strengthens your employer's case that the position is EB-2-level work.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your role before you finalize any offer letter.
Ask about PERM timing during the offer stage
PERM labor certification currently takes around 12 to 18 months at DOL before your employer can file the I-140 petition. Confirm whether your employer plans to begin PERM immediately after you start or after a probationary period ends.
Use O*NET to align your job duties with the approved occupation
The O*NET profile for User Experience Researcher defines the tasks, skills, and knowledge areas DOL expects for the occupation. Framing your resume and offer letter language around these descriptors reduces the risk of a PERM audit or denial.
Green Card User Experience Researcher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a User Experience Researcher role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position's minimum requirements. If the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, it can qualify for EB-2. A role posted with a bachelor's degree as the minimum falls under EB-3. The employer must maintain that minimum requirement consistently through the PERM process and cannot raise it later to accommodate you specifically.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and subject to the annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for many countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM alone takes over a year, and EB-2 India and China face long priority date backlogs. For nationals of other countries, EB-3 can move relatively quickly after I-140 approval.
What documentation do you typically need to support a PERM-based UX researcher application?
Your employer drives PERM documentation, but you'll need to provide degree transcripts, credential evaluations if your degree is from outside the U.S., and detailed records of relevant work experience. Because PERM requires the employer to verify your qualifications meet the posted minimum, gaps between your background and the job description can trigger an audit. Organizing these materials before the PERM filing begins speeds up the process considerably.
How do you find User Experience Researcher jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search User Experience Researcher roles filtered by employers with green card and PERM filing history, so you're not cold-pitching companies on sponsorship. Many UX researcher positions never mention sponsorship in the job posting itself, so filtering by employer filing history rather than job description keywords surfaces opportunities that would otherwise be invisible.
Can you switch UX research jobs while your green card application is in progress?
Changing employers during PERM or before your I-140 is approved restarts the process entirely. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, AC21 portability may allow you to move to a similar role without losing your place in the queue. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification, which for UX researchers generally means staying within user research or closely related product design functions.