Staff Qualitative Researcher, Monetization & Ads

Pinterest Engineering; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a Staff Qualitative Researcher to join the monetization team. You will scope and conduct end-to-end research, shaping insights that directly influence ads product strategy and monetization initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional partners and a strong storytelling ability. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of experience in product research within ad tech or B2B, plus hands-on AI tooling experience to drive actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience scoping, designing and conducting end-to-end product research as part of cross-functional product teams, in ad tech and b2b.
• Research experience in Ads and monetization; knowledge of Ads and Business Integrity is a plus.
• Ability to own and execute end-to-end research and influence product strategy with insights.
• Familiarity with modern AI tooling and hands-on experience planning AI-powered studies.
• Broad toolbox of qualitative methods; quantitative survey skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Scope, prioritize, and conduct research using qualitative methods for monetization sub-areas.
• Identify gaps in understanding of monetization products and communicate insights.
• Collaborate with Pinterest teams and cross-functional partners to influence strategy through findings.
• Communicate research findings to product and leadership teams in a compelling, actionable way.
• Inform product decisions and strategy within the ads space beyond immediate teams.

Skills

Qualitative research

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tooling

Ad tech experience

User research methods

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LLM tooling

Prompt tools

Job description

Pinterest is seeking a Staff Qualitative Researcher to join the monetization team. You will scope and conduct end-to-end research, shaping insights that directly influence ads product strategy and monetization initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional partners and a strong storytelling ability. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of experience in product research within ad tech or B2B, plus hands-on AI tooling experience to drive actionable recommendations.