Google is hiring: Staff UX Designer, Developer UX in Seattle

Staff UX Designer, Developer UX at Google

Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in product design or UX.
• Experience with rapid prototyping.
• Experience with AI platforms.
• Include a portfolio, website, or any other relevant link to your work in your resume (providing a viewable link or access instructions).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12 years of experience in product design or UX.
• 5 years of experience working in a complex, cross‑functional organization.

About the Job

Design and user experience (UX) are at the forefront of everything we do. The job of an Interaction Designer is to envision how people experience our products and bring that vision to life in a way that feels inspired, refined and even magical. In an Interaction Designer role, you’ll tackle complex tasks and transform them into intuitive, accessible and easy‑to‑use designs for billions of people around the world—from the first‑time user to the sophisticated expert. Achieving this goal requires collaboration with teams of Designers, Researchers, Engineers and Product Managers throughout the design process—from creating user flows and wireframes to building user interface mockups and prototypes. At each stage, you will anticipate what our users need, advocate for them and ensure that the final product surprises and delights them.

The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $178,000–$265,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design goal for AI integrated developer tools, partnering with executive product and engineering leadership to define how AI transforms the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from concept to code.
• Operate with a bias to action, utilizing high‑fidelity prototyping and vibe coding to rapidly visualize, test, and iterate on novel AI interactions that push the boundaries of workflows.
• Apply knowledge of the developer space to distill technical, complex problems into user experiences that remove friction and accelerate developer velocity.
• Be a central connector across the core UX and core developer organization, using compelling storytelling and clear communication to articulate user needs, build consensus, and drive cross‑functional impact without relying on authority.
• Validate hypotheses quickly and seek to disprove ideas early to ensure the development of high‑value, resilient solutions.

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.