Sr. Qualitative Product Researcher, Search & Home Personalization

Pinterest•San Francisco, CA

19h•$123,684 - $254,644•Remote

About The Position

Pinterest is seeking a Senior Qualitative Product Researcher (IC15) to shape the future of Search and Home personalization by developing a deep understanding of how people discover, explore, and return to ideas on Pinterest. The researcher will lead work on ambiguous, strategically important questions, uncovering people’s goals, intent, and expectations across search and personalized home experiences. In partnership with Product, Design, Engineering, Data Science, and other researchers, this person will translate insights into product direction that makes discovery more relevant, useful, and inspiring. The role also involves onboarding and appropriately applying emerging AI tools across product development, with an emphasis on decision quality, craft, and efficiency. The researcher will mentor and educate teammates, and define, evolve, and apply research systems, frameworks, and standards—including AI-powered tools and workflows—to scale research practices and support productive cross-functional collaboration. This role can be based anywhere in the United States and requires in-office collaboration 1–2 times every six months. It is not eligible for relocation assistance. The position is eligible for equity. The stated U.S. base salary range is $123,684–$254,644.

Requirements

At least 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 Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 based on the question, timeline, and decision context.
Synthesize research with existing evidence and partner inputs to develop clear, actionable insights and frameworks.
Influence product strategy, design direction, and prioritization through research.
Communicate findings to cross-functional teams and leaders, and help translate insights into decisions and next steps.
Contribute to research quality and community through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
Onboard emerging AI tools and implement them appropriately throughout product development, focusing on decision quality, craft, and efficiency.
Mentor and educate team members.
Define, evolve, and apply systems, frameworks, and standards, including AI-powered tools and workflows, to scale research approaches and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.