Sr. Qualitative Product Researcher, Search & Home Personalization

The role

You will lead research on ambiguous, strategically important questions to understand how people discover and explore ideas. You will partner with Product, Design, Engineering, and Data Science to translate insights into product direction for Search and Home personalization.

What you will do

• Identify and prioritize important user and product questions across a broad problem space.
• Scope and conduct qualitative research from framing and recruiting through analysis, synthesis, and communication.
• Select appropriate research methods and make thoughtful tradeoffs.
• Synthesize research with existing evidence and partner inputs to develop actionable insights and frameworks.
• Influence product strategy, design direction, and prioritization through research.
• Communicate findings to cross-functional teams and leaders.
• Contribute to research quality and community through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
• Onboard emerging AI tools and implement them in the product development process.
• Define, evolve, and apply systems, frameworks, and standards using AI-powered tools.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of conducting qualitative user or product research in cross-functional environments.
• A strong qualitative research toolkit and demonstrated judgment in choosing methods.
• Experience translating ambiguous questions into research plans and actionable insights.
• A track record of influencing product or organizational decisions.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity, self-awareness, sound judgment, and comfort with ambiguity.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with complex product spaces, foundational research, or evolving technology

Benefits

• equity

Before you apply

• US based applicants only
• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

About the company

Pinterest is a platform where millions of people find creative ideas and plan for memories. The company is on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love.