Staff Product Researcher

TL;DR

Staff Product Researcher: Conducting end-to-end research across the product lifecycle for a consumer-facing digital product with an accent on identifying high-impact questions and translating them into clear, prioritized research projects. Focus on generating insights and product ideas that connect the learner experience to product strategy and measurable outcomes.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Salary: $181,600 — $272,400 USD

Company

hirify.global's mission is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available.

What you will do

• Set research direction with cross-functional partners by identifying the highest-impact questions and translating them into clear, prioritized research projects.
• Lead end-to-end research across the product lifecycle, including 0→1 discovery on big bets, concept testing, and post-launch UX/UI iterations.
• Develop strong product intuition to generate insights and product ideas that connect the learner experience to product strategy, tradeoffs, and measurable outcomes.
• Build durable visibility for research: establish systems for sharing outputs and deliver regular, decision-focused updates that keep stakeholders aligned.
• Elevate research impact through leadership beyond your own projects: mentor other researchers, uplevel our research practices, and introduce innovative methods/tooling when it increases speed and rigor.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience leading product research for consumer-facing digital products, including owning complex problem spaces.
• Mixed-method, collaborative research experience working with designers and product managers.
• Experience using AI tools throughout the research process.
• Demonstrated ability to generate clear and concise insights that deliver successful product outcomes.
• Experience thriving in high-velocity environments while maintaining strong research rigor and craft.

Nice to have

• Experience conducting international research or working with globally diverse audiences
• Familiarity with SQL
• Experience in consumer tech or gaming

Culture & Benefits

• Employees' holistic well-being is cared for with benefits.
• Equal Employment Opportunity employer.