Principal Strategic Researcher

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 173,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the U.S.

Equity awards based on performance

Location-based base salary ranges

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Principal Strategic Researcher to join a leader in the Real Estate & Construction space. This remote role partners with senior leaders to shape product strategy through strategic, customer-centered research and actionable insights.

Responsibilities include designing mixed-methods studies, building foundational customer understanding, and elevating research quality to guide senior leadership decisions. Equity awards are available based on performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product-focused research environments.
• Extensive mixed-methods research toolkit for varied challenges.
• Proven track record of influencing product/business direction via research.
• Strong storytelling skills to engage senior leaders and build trust.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and define forward paths in complex situations.
• Experience creating frameworks to communicate research findings effectively.
• Ownership mindset: act as a strategic operator, not just a researcher.

Responsibilities

• Identify key customer-focused questions in ambiguous areas.
• Design and execute mixed-methods research to influence decision-making.
• Shape product strategy through collaboration with senior leaders.
• Build and refresh foundational customer understanding through strategic research.
• Elevate research quality and customer judgment alongside colleagues.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance research capabilities and creativity.

Skills

10+ years experience

Mixed-methods research

Influence product direction

Storytelling to leaders

Navigate ambiguity

Communicate findings

Ownership mindset

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Strategic Researcher to join the team of a leader in the Real Estate & Construction space.

This role will help shape product and business decisions through strategic, customer-centered research in a complex and evolving environment. You will partner closely with senior leaders to identify the most important questions, uncover actionable insights, and strengthen how the organization understands and serves its customers. The work calls for a strong mix of research depth, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate findings into clear direction.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $173,000 – $290,900 annually

Responsibilities

• Identify key customer-focused questions in ambiguous areas
• Design and execute mixed-methods research to influence decision-making
• Shape product strategy through collaboration with senior leaders
• Build and refresh foundational customer understanding through strategic research
• Elevate research quality and customer judgment alongside colleagues
• Leverage AI tools to enhance research capabilities and creativity

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product-focused research environments
• Extensive mixed-methods research toolkit with tailored approaches for various challenges
• Proven track record of influencing product or business direction through strategic research
• Strong storytelling skills with the ability to engage senior leaders and build trusted relationships
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and define paths forward in complex situations
• Experience creating frameworks to communicate research findings effectively
• Ownership mindset, acting as a strategic operator rather than just a researcher

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility from any location within the U.S.
• Eligibility for equity awards based on performance and experience
• Access to a competitive base salary with location-specific ranges

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.