Sr. Staff Quantitative Product Researcher

Pinterest is looking for a Sr. Staff Quantitative Product Researcher to lead the development and evolution of user-centered measurement across our consumer experience. This role partners with Data Science and Engineering to guide measurement work end-to-end, from defining constructs to validating metrics and building behavioral proxies or predictive models.

• Lead user-centered metrics development end-to-end: define constructs, design and validate surveys, establish reliability and sensitivity, guide experimentation, and partner with DS/Eng to build behavioral proxies or predictive models.
• Extend measurement into model stewardship: inform retraining decisions, evaluate generalizability across segments, and stress-test model boundaries.
• Conduct deep-dive learning analyses to uncover drivers and levers behind key metrics and translate into actionable direction.
• Set and execute the learning agenda across a broad problem space, prioritizing questions and choosing appropriate methods.
• Act as an equal partner to Data Science and Engineering, shaping measurement direction.
• Synthesize behavioral analyses, experiment results, qualitative insights, and own work to inform product and business decisions.
• Present to senior leadership and mentor junior quantitative researchers.

• 7+ years of quantitative user research experience with large-scale consumer data, including leading metric development end-to-end.
• Deep expertise in survey methodology, statistical modeling, experimentation at scale, and behavioral analysis.
• Experience informing ML model evaluation and maintenance.
• Fluency in R or Python and SQL, and strong data visualization skills.
• Ability to operate as a peer to Data Science and Engineering.
• Proactive, with experience working horizontally across teams and presenting to senior leadership.
• Experience leveraging AI tools in research with discernment.
• PhD preferred in computational social science, statistics, computer science, or related field.

Base salary range: $163,639—$336,903 USD. The position is also eligible for equity.