Staff Qualitative UX Researcher, Monetization

Pinterest•San Francisco, CA

8d•$145,747 - $300,067•Remote

About The Position

Pinterest is looking for a Staff Qualitative researcher to play a crucial role in the Pinterest monetization team to scope, execute research and uncover insights. We are looking for a talented and creative storyteller who ideally has had experience working in B2B, digital e-commerce or advertising experiences and who can bring actionable insights to life to drive product impact.

Requirements

5+ years experience scoping, designing and conducting end-to-end product research (from initial design and recruitment through final deliverable) as part of cross-functional product teams, ideally in ad tech, b2b, enterprise SaaS industry
Ability to toggle between owning and executing end-to-end research and leveraging insights to shape strategy and influence decision making with product leaders. Ability to identify key areas/ key questions for research to go after is a must.
Demonstrated working knowledge of modern AI tooling (e.g., LLM-based workflows, prompt/prototype tools, evaluation/QA methods) and hands-on experience planning and conducting user research for AI-powered products or features (from study design through insights and recommendations).
Broad toolbox of qualitative methods and the ability to select appropriate methods to answer different types of questions
Curiosity, self-awareness, humility, and a drive for growth, learning, and sharing knowledge
Excellent communication, collaboration, and group facilitation skills
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting and conducting research with businesses or on B2B products, a plus.
Ads background preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Scope, prioritize, execute research using various qualitative methodologies for one or more sub areas of the monetization product
Identify and articulate gaps in our understanding of the monetization products they support that can (directly or indirectly) impact our products
Collaborates effectively with researches across Pinterest and builds strong relationships as a strategic thought partner with key senior cross functional partners (across Marketing, Product, Design, etc.) to influence strategy through insights
Proactively communicates and shares research findings with product and cross functional teams, leaders and other audiences (within or across orgs) in compelling, actionable and engaging ways
Inform and guide product decisions and strategy within the monetization space that can transcend beyond their immediate teams