ServiceNow · 1 week ago
Lead Research Scientist, Human-AI Interaction
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$146K/yr - $256K/yr
8+ years expServiceNow is a global market leader in AI-enhanced technology, aiming to transform how organizations work. The Lead Research Scientist in Human-AI Interaction will lead research programs on AI's impact on roles and workflows, collaborate with various teams to design new job architectures, and present findings to executive leadership.
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Responsibilities
Lead research programs exploring how AI reshapes roles, decision-making, and workflows
Conduct field studies, cognitive modeling, and simulation of human-AI collaboration in key job families
Partner with HR, Product, Digital Technology and Org Design teams to design new job architectures integrating AI tools
Partner with HR & Enterprise AI Governance to refine and expand behavioral frameworks for ethical, transparent, and trusted human-AI collaboration
Build cross-functional alignment by translating research into actionable design, policy, and training recommendations
Publish internal playbooks and frameworks that define 'how ServiceNow works with AI.'
Design and employ a comprehensive suite of both subjective and objective measures of HAII quality (i.e., satisfaction, trust, accuracy, interaction logs, etc.)
Collaborate with UX Research to ensure alignment between interaction design and enterprise work design
Present findings to executive leadership, informing AI and workforce strategies
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or Master's in Cognitive Psychology, Human-AI Interaction or HCI program with relevant AI experience, Human Factors, or related fields
8+ years of experience in applied HAII, HCI, or human-AI collaboration research with a focus on cognitive science or 8+ years' experience in Cognitive Science with a focus on AI Technology in the workplace
Proven experience in future-of-work, organizational design, or technology transformation
Expert-level skills in experimental and qualitative research methods
Exceptional communication and stakeholder influence skills
Experience working with ethics, trust, and explainability research in AI systems
Benefits
Equity (when applicable)
Variable/incentive compensation
Health plans
Flexible spending accounts
A 401(k) Plan with company match
ESPP
Matching donations
A flexible time away plan
Family leave programs
Company
ServiceNow
ServiceNow is an AI platform that delivers IT operations, field service management and app engine solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$83.7MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalJMI Equity
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
2012-07-29IPO
2012-03-20Private Equity· $10.98M
Leadership Team
William McDermott
Chairman and CEO
Pat Casey
Chief Technology Officer & EVP of DevOps
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