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User Experience UX roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Sponsorship requires a full-time offer, prevailing-wage compliance, and an I-140 petition before you can adjust status to lawful 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 UX
Align your portfolio to PERM job duties
PERM labor certification locks in a specific job description, so your portfolio and resume must reflect the exact duties your employer will advertise. Gaps between your documented work and the posted role can trigger a DOL audit.
Verify your degree maps to UX specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct nexus between your degree field and the UX role. A general business or arts degree alone may be insufficient. Supplementing with UX certifications or a relevant advanced degree strengthens your EB-2 candidacy significantly.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every studio or tech company runs green card sponsorship programs. Use OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for UX roles, then prioritize those in your outreach and applications.
Search sponsoring UX employers through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on UX roles where employers have already committed to the PERM process rather than negotiating sponsorship from scratch after an offer.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting any offer
Confirm in writing whether the employer covers DOL filing fees, legal counsel, and premium processing before you sign. Some UX contractors and agencies pass costs to workers, which affects both your finances and your timeline to I-140 approval.
Understand how EB-3 backlog affects your country of birth
EB-3 has no annual cap for most countries, but India and China face multi-year backlogs even after I-140 approval. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to model realistic timelines before choosing between EB-2 and EB-3 classification.
Green Card User Experience UX: Frequently Asked Questions
Do UX roles qualify as specialty occupations for green card sponsorship?
Yes. UX positions typically require at minimum a bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction, design, psychology, or a related field, which meets the specialty occupation threshold USCIS applies to EB-2 and EB-3 petitions. Roles requiring an advanced degree or specialized research background can qualify at the EB-2 level, while standard UX designer and researcher positions commonly qualify under EB-3 skilled worker classification.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for UX professionals?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery, while PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal required once approved. PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker is available, a step H-1B does not require. The PERM process also has no annual cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, making it a more stable long-term path for UX professionals.
What documentation should a UX professional prepare before starting the PERM process?
You'll need official transcripts showing a relevant degree, a comprehensive employment history with dates and duties, and evidence that your prior experience directly aligns with the sponsored UX role. If your degree is from outside the United States, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required. Your employer's immigration counsel will use these materials to draft the PERM job description, so accuracy and completeness matter from the start.
Where can I find UX employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter UX job listings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This saves time compared to applying broadly and then discovering whether sponsorship is possible during the offer stage, when renegotiating terms is far harder.
Can a UX contractor or freelancer receive green card sponsorship?
Generally no. PERM sponsorship requires a bona fide full-time, permanent employment relationship between you and the sponsoring employer. Contract, project-based, or third-party staffing arrangements do not satisfy DOL's requirements because the employment relationship must exist at the time of filing and must be intended to continue after you receive your green card. Converting from a contract to a direct hire role before initiating the PERM process is the standard path for UX professionals currently working as contractors.