[Hiring] Sr. Staff Quantitative Product Researcher, Monetization @Pinterest

Role Description

Pinterest is looking for a Sr. Staff Quantitative Researcher (Quant UXR) to lead quantitative research at the intersection of our consumer- and advertiser-facing orgs. We’re looking for a seasoned quantitative researcher ready to identify the most important ecosystem-level questions and to create and execute a learning agenda to address them. In this role, you’ll bring expertise in behavioral analysis, statistical modeling, and survey methods to design, execute, and communicate strategic research on a deadline in a fast-paced environment.

• Work across monetization teams and collaborate with consumer-facing orgs to define and address complex, monetization impacting ecosystem questions.
• Proactively guide teams to the most important questions and problems to address for users and/or the business; set the quantitative learning agenda for Monetization.
• Prioritize and conduct quantitative research that varies in approach, scale, scope, timeframe, and methodology.
• Explore the intersection of perceptions/attitudes and behaviors through surveys and deep behavioral analysis.
• Participate in the development of user-centric metrics for Monetization teams.
• Elevate topics from the learning agenda for presentation to senior leadership.
• Bring together a holistic understanding of the problem space from various analyses to inform product and business decisions.
• Lead strategic initiatives and engage in the development of strategy with Product, Design, Engineering, and Data Science partners.
• Partner with research managers to set the quantitative research direction and provide guidance to junior researchers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant field such as human computer interaction or psychology or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in quantitative product/user experience research.
• Experience with Ad product development/UX research preferred.
• Knowledgeable of relevant statistical concepts (significance testing, regression/linear models).
• Experience with a wide range of quantitative research approaches and methods.
• Experience with longitudinal analysis, multilevel/mixed effects modeling, and survey weighting.
• Strong SQL and Quantitative Programming skills (R, Python, etc.).
• Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources to craft clear insights.
• Strong storytelling skills with experience turning data into actionable insights.
• Adept communicator with a bias toward action and excellent collaboration skills.
• Self-starter and problem solver who proactively partners with others.
• Knows how to 'right size' research approach.
• PhD preferred in computational social sciences or related field.

Requirements

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/quarter.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $158,950 — $327,000 USD.
• Eligible for equity.

Company Description

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job.