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UX Research Manager roles qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship when the position requires an advanced degree in human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, or a related field. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you permanently, bypassing annual H-1B lottery concerns entirely.
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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 as a UX Research Manager
Document your advanced degree equivalency early
If your master's or bachelor's plus progressive experience qualifies you for EB-2, get a credential evaluation before applying. USCIS scrutinizes degree-field alignment for UX Research roles, so a human-computer interaction or cognitive science credential carries more weight than a general business degree.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for UX Research or User Research job titles. Firms with documented PERM history are far more likely to have internal processes for sponsoring your green card than those filing for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate lets you search UX Research Manager roles specifically filtered by green card sponsorship history. You'll avoid spending months applying to employers who've never sponsored a PERM, focusing your effort on companies already familiar with the EB-2 or EB-3 filing process.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
DOL assigns a prevailing wage level to your PERM application using O*NET and regional data. UX Research Managers at Level III or IV face higher wage requirements, so confirm the wage tier your employer plans to file under before finalizing your offer letter to avoid a PERM denial.
Negotiate a green card commitment into your offer
Ask employers to specify EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship in the offer letter, including who covers attorney and PERM filing fees. Many UX Research Manager candidates miss this step, then discover sponsorship is discretionary rather than guaranteed after they've already accepted.
Understand how concurrent filing affects your timeline
If your priority date is current at the time your employer files the I-140, you can file your I-485 adjustment of status simultaneously, cutting months off your green card timeline. Confirm with your employer's attorney whether your country of birth and category allow concurrent filing.
Green Card UX Research Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UX Research Manager role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes, most UX Research Manager positions qualify for EB-2 because they typically require a master's degree or bachelor's degree plus five or more years of specialized experience in human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, or a related field. The job duties must genuinely require that advanced degree, and your employer must document this in the PERM labor certification filed with DOL before the I-140 petition.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for UX Research Managers?
H-1B is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap, while PERM-based EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery involved. For UX Research Managers from most countries, EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current, meaning the path to a green card can be faster than navigating repeated H-1B extensions. The tradeoff is a longer upfront process: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, then I-485 filing.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a UX Research Manager candidate?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. You'll need to provide documentation of your qualifying degree and experience. The job description filed in PERM must match your actual duties and the minimum requirements for the position, and DOL will assign a prevailing wage using O*NET occupation data that your employer must commit to paying.
How can I find UX Research Manager jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate filters UX Research Manager listings by green card sponsorship history, so you can prioritize employers who have filed PERM applications before rather than approaching companies that have no experience with the process. Targeting employers with a track record of EB-2 or EB-3 filings significantly shortens the time from offer to active sponsorship.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is approved but before I have a green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, you can change to a same or similar occupational role without losing your priority date. For UX Research Managers, a move to a Senior UX Researcher or Research Lead role at a new employer would typically qualify as same or similar, though you should consult an immigration attorney before making the switch.