STEM OPT User Experience Researcher Jobs
User Experience Researcher roles in tech, software, and consumer products sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, giving you up to 24 months of additional work authorization beyond your initial OPT period. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your STEM degree in fields like cognitive science, computer science, or human-computer interaction must align with the role's CIP code.
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At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." As a Quantitative User Experience Researcher (Quant UXR), you make this possible. You will join a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating closely with Engineering and Product Management to create industry-leading, innovative products.
You will drive impact at all stages of development by investigating user behavior through empirical methods like logs analysis, survey research, and regression. We value diverse educational experiences—from Computer Science to Psychology—and require a blend of behavioral research design, statistical proficiency, and programming skills to uncover actionable insights. Beyond the work, you will grow within a supportive Quant UXR community offering mentorship, regular meetups, and exclusive internal tools to help you thrive.
Google Ads is helping power the open internet with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, advertisers, and Google. We’re made up of multiple teams, building Google’s Advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel and video advertising, as well as analytics. Our teams create trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads. We help grow businesses of all sizes from small businesses, to large brands, to YouTube creators, with effective advertiser tools that deliver measurable results. We also enable Google to engage with customers at scale.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define, plan, and conduct quantitative research to evaluate user behavior on CE platforms.
- Apply statistical methods (e.g., statistical inference, regression modeling, experimental design) to analyze large-scale log data, survey data, and other behavioral data.
- Partner with product managers, engineers, and designers to identify research opportunities, define user-centered success metrics, and ensure appropriate data instrumentation.
- Design, analyze, and interpret A/B experiments to measure the impact of product changes on user behavior and key metrics.
- Translate complex findings into actionable insights and communicate them effectively to cross-functional stakeholders at various levels.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience in product research in an applied research setting, or similar.
- Experience in programming languages used for data manipulation and computational statistics (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, C++, Java, or Go).
- Experience applying statistical methods, experimental design, instrument and rubric design, advanced statistical modeling, and mixed rater systems to behavioral data.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.
- 3 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
- 2 years of experience conducting UX research on products, managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
- Experience analyzing user behavior in B2B contexts, enterprise software, or CRM platforms, and evaluating agentic AI workflows and architectures.
- Experience with linear mixed-effects modeling, Item Response Theory, quasi-experimental methods, A/B testing frameworks, or causal inference concepts.
- Ability to construct psychometrically sound rubrics, evaluation instruments, and rating scales.
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
At Google, we "Focus on the user and all else will follow." As a Quantitative User Experience Researcher (Quant UXR), you make this possible. You will join a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating closely with Engineering and Product Management to create industry-leading, innovative products.
You will drive impact at all stages of development by investigating user behavior through empirical methods like logs analysis, survey research, and regression. We value diverse educational experiences—from Computer Science to Psychology—and require a blend of behavioral research design, statistical proficiency, and programming skills to uncover actionable insights. Beyond the work, you will grow within a supportive Quant UXR community offering mentorship, regular meetups, and exclusive internal tools to help you thrive.
Google Ads is helping power the open internet with the best technology that connects and creates value for people, publishers, advertisers, and Google. We’re made up of multiple teams, building Google’s Advertising products including search, display, shopping, travel and video advertising, as well as analytics. Our teams create trusted experiences between people and businesses with useful ads. We help grow businesses of all sizes from small businesses, to large brands, to YouTube creators, with effective advertiser tools that deliver measurable results. We also enable Google to engage with customers at scale.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define, plan, and conduct quantitative research to evaluate user behavior on CE platforms.
- Apply statistical methods (e.g., statistical inference, regression modeling, experimental design) to analyze large-scale log data, survey data, and other behavioral data.
- Partner with product managers, engineers, and designers to identify research opportunities, define user-centered success metrics, and ensure appropriate data instrumentation.
- Design, analyze, and interpret A/B experiments to measure the impact of product changes on user behavior and key metrics.
- Translate complex findings into actionable insights and communicate them effectively to cross-functional stakeholders at various levels.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience in product research in an applied research setting, or similar.
- Experience in programming languages used for data manipulation and computational statistics (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, C++, Java, or Go).
- Experience applying statistical methods, experimental design, instrument and rubric design, advanced statistical modeling, and mixed rater systems to behavioral data.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or related field.
- 3 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
- 2 years of experience conducting UX research on products, managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
- Experience analyzing user behavior in B2B contexts, enterprise software, or CRM platforms, and evaluating agentic AI workflows and architectures.
- Experience with linear mixed-effects modeling, Item Response Theory, quasi-experimental methods, A/B testing frameworks, or causal inference concepts.
- Ability to construct psychometrically sound rubrics, evaluation instruments, and rating scales.
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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Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your degree's CIP code from your school's DSO and confirm it maps to a recognized STEM field. Cognitive science, information science, and human-computer interaction all qualify, but the match must be documented on your I-20 before your DSO can recommend the STEM OPT extension.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Every UX Researcher employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify to hire you on STEM OPT. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name before your offer stage to avoid discovering a disqualifying gap after you've already given notice elsewhere.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan deliverables early
UX Researcher roles require a signed I-983 outlining specific learning goals tied to your STEM degree. Draft proposed goals around research methods, usability testing, or HCI application before your first week so your supervisor signs a plan that actually reflects your day-to-day work.
Target UX teams inside E-Verify-enrolled research labs
Product research divisions at enterprise software companies and federal contractors are structurally required to maintain E-Verify enrollment. On Migrate Mate, filter for UX Researcher postings where employers are already verified for STEM OPT hiring so you skip the enrollment check entirely.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
STEM OPT doesn't set a minimum wage, but your employer must pay you the same rate as similarly situated U.S. workers. Run your specific job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to spot any pay gap before you sign, since underpayment is a compliance red flag during USCIS audits.
Align your H-1B filing timeline with your OPT end date
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer's HR team knows your exact OPT end date at least six months out so they can meet the April 1 filing window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UX Researcher role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your STEM degree aligns with the role's duties and your school assigns a qualifying CIP code to your program. Degrees in cognitive science, human-computer interaction, computer science, or information science commonly support UX Researcher positions. Your DSO confirms eligibility and recommends the extension on your I-20. USCIS makes the final determination when it approves your updated EAD.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my UX Researcher employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered at some point in the past. E-Verify enrollment must be in place before you start work, and your employer must run your Form I-9 information through the system within three business days of your hire date. If an employer is not enrolled, you cannot use STEM OPT with them regardless of the role's STEM alignment.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a UX Researcher position?
Your I-983 must connect your daily work to the STEM knowledge from your degree. For a UX Researcher, that typically means documenting learning goals around research methodology, statistical analysis of user data, experimental design, or human-factors application. Both you and a qualified supervisor must sign the form, and your DSO must receive updates every six months confirming the training plan is still being followed.
How does cap-gap protection work if my STEM OPT expires during H-1B season?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and USCIS selects you in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working as a UX Researcher during this period even without a new EAD in hand, provided your employer has a valid receipt notice from USCIS.
Where can I find UX Researcher jobs with employers already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate surfaces UX Researcher listings from employers with verified E-Verify enrollment, so you can filter specifically for companies that are already set up to hire STEM OPT students. You can also cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for User Experience Researcher to identify the role's typical degree requirements and confirm your credentials align before applying.