# Sr. Staff Quantitative Product Researcher

**Company:** [Pinterest](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/pinterest)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Data Science
**Salary:** $164k – $337k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Quantitative Research, Survey Methodology, Statistical Modeling, Experimentation, Behavioral Analysis, Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, R, Python, SQL, Data Visualization, Quasi-Experimental Analysis, Metric Development, Model Evaluation, AI Tools
**Posted:** 2026-08-14

> Leads end-to-end quantitative research and user-centered metric development for Pinterest’s consumer experience, partnering closely with Data Science and Engineering. The role requires 7+ years of experience, expertise in survey methodology, experimentation, statistical modeling, and model evaluation, plus strong cross-functional and leadership communication skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Lead the development of user-centered metrics end-to-end: define constructs, design and validate survey instruments, establish reliability and sensitivity, guide experimentation plans, and partner with Data Science and Engineering to build behavioral proxies or predictive models.
- Extend measurement work into model stewardship, including retraining decisions, generalizability across user segments, and stress-testing model performance and failure modes.
- Conduct deep-dive learning analyses to identify drivers and levers behind key metrics and translate findings into actionable direction for product and Data Science partners.
- Set and execute the learning agenda across a broad problem space, prioritizing important questions and selecting appropriate methods such as surveys, behavioral analysis, quasi-experimental approaches, and modeling.
- Partner as an equal with Data Science and Engineering to shape measurement strategy and technical direction.
- Synthesize behavioral analyses, experiment results, qualitative insights, and research findings to inform product and business decisions.
- Present findings to senior leadership and tailor communication for executive audiences.
- Partner with research managers to set quantitative research direction and mentor junior quantitative researchers.

## Requirements

- 7+ years of quantitative user research experience with large-scale consumer data.
- Track record of leading metric development end-to-end, from construct definition through survey validation, experimental validation, and behavioral proxy or predictive modeling.
- Deep expertise in survey methodology, including construct validity, reliability, and sensitivity.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, experimentation at scale, and behavioral analysis.
- Experience informing machine learning model evaluation and maintenance, including retraining triggers, generalizability across segments, and failure modes.
- Fluency in R or Python and SQL.
- Strong data visualization skills.
- Ability to operate as a peer to Data Science and Engineering and guide technical work.
- Proactive approach to identifying important questions and problems.
- Experience working cross-functionally, developing strategy with partners, and presenting to senior leadership.
- Experience leveraging AI tools in the research process with strong discernment and quality standards.

## Nice-to-haves

- PhD in computational social science, economics, sociology, psychology, statistics, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

## Compensation and Benefits

- Base salary: **$163,639–$336,903 USD**.
- Eligible for equity.
- Benefits information is available through Pinterest.
- US-based applicants only.
- No relocation assistance is available.

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