User Experience Lead, Google Android and Pixel
Company: Google
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
info_outline X 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: Mountain View,
CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA . Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of
experience in UX design, including shipping consumer products. 5
years of experience in a UX lead role. Experience designing for
AI/ML-driven products or features. 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, or a related field. 5 years of experience working with
executive leaders. Experience shepherding products from concept to
launch on mobile devices, incorporating user research findings into
product design, and the ability to switch between low-level,
specific product details and high-level ecosystem needs. Experience
working within large, matrixed organizations at the intersection of
UX, technology, and business strategy, as well as the ability to
lead teams through ambiguity and organizational transformations.
Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries, domains,
and geographies, and understanding of the opportunities in the
AI/ML space. About the job At Google, we "Focus on the user and all
else will follow." Our Interaction Designers transform complex
tasks into intuitive, easy-to-use experiences for billions of
people. From creating user flows and wireframes to building mockups
and prototypes, you will envision and bring product experiences to
life with an inspired, refined, and magical feel. You will join our
multi-disciplinary UX team, collaborating with Engineering and
Product Management, leveraging user insights to create
industry-leading products. As an Interaction Designer, you'll apply
user-centered design methods to craft industry-leading user
experiences from concept to execution, working with design partners
to evolve the Google design language to build beautiful, innovative
products. Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more
than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing
computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super
power for good, enabling access to information, economic
opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family
and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the
best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling
computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that
run the best apps/services for everyone in the world. The US base
salary range for this full-time position is $237,000-$329,000 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 Drive the
conceptualization and goal-setting for how AI (LLMs like Gemini)
reshapes Android and Pixel. Establish and advocate for a modern,
sustainable system for design and implementation standards specific
to AI-driven experiences on Android. Define what works for users in
this evolving landscape. Build relationships and alignment with
product management, engineering, and research teams to ensure a
cohesive and high-quality end-to-end user experience. Operate as a
thought partner for cross-functional leaders, solving ambiguous
problems through effective communication, data-informed
decision-making, and user empathy. Synthesize technical and user
considerations into clear, actionable design direction.
Keywords: Google, Fremont , User Experience Lead, Google Android and Pixel, IT / Software / Systems , Mountain View, California
