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Full-Time

Principal Quantitative Product Researcher

Posted on 8/15/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

5,001-10,000 employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$187k - $385kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

Category
Quantitative Analysis
Quantitative Research
Quantitative Finance
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
R
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Expert in data analysis, statistical modeling, survey methods, data visualizations, and relevant data tools (R/Python and SQL)
  • 7+ years of experience conducting user experience research with large data sets, at least in part on consumer facing digital experiences, preferably with experience on content distribution and/or ads
  • Understanding of experimentation at scale, ML approaches
  • Experience working horizontally across multiple teams and presenting to senior leadership
  • Experience developing strategy in partnership with xfn stakeholders
  • Proactive–someone who identifies important questions and problems to address even when stakeholders aren’t asking about them
  • PhD preferred, in computational social sciences (e.g,. Economics, sociology, psychology), statistics, computer science, related field, or equivalent practical experience
Responsibilities
  • Partner with research managers to develop the quantitative research discipline
  • Own the development of user-centric metrics
  • Define and address complex, ecosystem level-questions with implications for the business and overall user experience
  • Proactively guide teams to the most important questions and problems to address for users and/or the business; set the learning agenda and decide on the best approaches to address it
  • Bring together a holistic understanding of the problem space from behavioral analyses, experiment learnings, qualitative insights, and own work to inform product and business decisions
  • Lead strategic initiatives and actively engage in the development of strategy with Product, Design, Engineering, and Data Science partners
  • Mentor junior designers and researchers

Pinterest is a social media platform designed for users to discover and save ideas across various interests, such as recipes, home decor, and fashion. Users can create collections of visual bookmarks, called "pins," which are organized into themed boards. The platform primarily generates revenue through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds and search results, targeted based on user interests and behaviors. Additionally, Pinterest earns income through affiliate marketing by driving traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from its competitors is its unique visual discovery engine, which helps advertisers connect with consumers actively seeking inspiration. The goal of Pinterest is to connect users with ideas and products that inspire them.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.9B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pinterest's commitment to ESG initiatives, as highlighted in its 2024 Impact Report, enhances its brand reputation and appeal to socially conscious users and investors.
  • Collaborations with brands like Pacsun and the introduction of new features like video-sharing for boards indicate strong growth potential and increased user engagement.
  • The development of AI-powered advertising tools, such as personalized background generation, positions Pinterest as a leader in innovative ad solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data leak incident could undermine user trust and lead to potential legal and financial repercussions.
  • The competitive landscape of social media is intense, with platforms like Instagram and TikTok potentially overshadowing Pinterest's unique offerings.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine uniquely positions it as a platform where users actively seek inspiration, unlike other social media platforms that focus on passive content consumption.
  • The platform's targeted advertising model leverages user interests and behaviors, providing highly relevant ads that enhance user engagement and advertiser ROI.
  • Pinterest's integration of AI for background generation and video-sharing features demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead of social media trends.

Benefits

Flexible and generous vacation and holidays

Global year-end paid company holiday closure

Comprehensive mental and physical health benefits for you and your family

Retirement plans that allow for tax savings

Fitness offerings

Personal and professional development resources

Adoption support, paid parental leave, egg freezing (in the US) and other family building benefits

Discounts and perks

Meals and snacks in the office

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