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From the employer's careers site First seen 11 Nov 2026

Sr. Qualitative Product Researcher, Search & Home Personalization

Pinterest San Francisco, CA Remote senior full-time

Salary

$123,684-$254,644 USD per year

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Description

Pinterest is looking for a Senior Qualitative Product Researcher to shape the future of Search and Home personalization. In this role, you will lead research on ambiguous, strategically important questions, uncovering people's goals, intent, and expectations across search and personalized home experiences.

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.
  • Able to quickly onboard emerging AI tools and implement them appropriately in the full product development process with a focus on decision quality, craft and efficiency. Mentors and educates team members.
  • Expertise in defining, evolving, and applying systems, frameworks, and standards, including using AI-powered tools and workflows to help scale your approach and facilitates productive cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Experience with complex product spaces, foundational research, or evolving technology is valued but not required.
  • Equivalent practical experience should be considered alongside formal education.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
  • The role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times every 6-months.
  • Salary range: $123,684-$254,644 USD

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Skills

Required

  • qualitative research
  • product research
  • AI tools
  • communication
  • collaboration

Nice to have

  • complex product spaces
  • foundational research
  • evolving technology

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pinterest/jobs/7683734

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