Pinterest

Apprentice Product Researcher

Pinterest$106K — $125K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Non-traditional backgrounds welcome, including research bootcamp graduates and self-taught professionals.
  • Proactive mindset with a keen interest in tech and product research careers.
  • Ability to quickly learn and utilize emerging AI tools in product development.
  • Minimum 1 year of collaboration experience in a professional setting preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative research methods.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product researchers and cross-functional teams on high-impact projects.
  • Conduct qualitative research to uncover user needs and identify product opportunities.
  • Work with a mentor to navigate responsibilities as a Product Researcher at Pinterest.
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance workflow and improve team collaboration efficiency.
  • Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance skills.

Benefits

  • Access to learning and development opportunities.
  • Mentorship program for career guidance.
  • Collaboration opportunities with diverse teams across the company.
  • Potential for hands-on experience with high-impact projects.
  • Inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
  • Work alongside other Pinterest Product Researchers and key partners on our Design, Product Management, and Engineering teams on a high-impact project
  • Use qualitative research methods, such as usability evaluations, individual interviews, and diary studies, to understand user needs and product opportunities
  • Collaborate with an assigned mentor who will help you navigate the expectations associated with being an Product Researcher at Pinterest
  • Leverage AI tools to optimize your workflow and to make cross-functional collaboration more productive and efficient
  • Continually grow through various learning and development opportunities

What we're looking for:
  • Professionals from non-tech backgrounds, including but not limited to: research bootcamp grads, candidates who are self-taught, and those who do not hold a related degree or professional experience in Product Research roles
  • Self-motivated and proactive professionals pursuing a career in the tech industry who are curious to learn what it's like to work and succeed as a Product Researcher at Pinterest
  • Has a learner and builder mindset: Able to quickly onboard to emerging AI tools and implement them appropriately in the full product development process with a focus on decision quality, craft and efficiency
  • 1+ years of experience working collaboratively and clearly communicating in a professional work environment preferred
  • Apprentices are expected to work full-time during business hours. As such, students currently enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program are not eligible for this position
  • Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative research methods

In-Office Requirement Statement:
  • We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.

Relocation Statement:
  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.


US Based Applicants Only:

For this role, applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $8,910 - $10,450 monthly.

About Pinterest

Pinterest is a social media platform that allows users to discover and save ideas for recipes, home decor, fashion, and more. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Pinterest has over 400 million monthly active users and is available in over 30 languages. The company's mission is to help people discover and do what they love.
Learn more about Pinterest
Size
3,225 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$128.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+53.9%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
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