16h ago

Research Lead

New York, NY

$100k-$160k / year

full-timemidsoftware

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll own the research function and directly shape product strategy, working closely with the Founder and VP of Product. Your insights will ensure every major decision is grounded in deep customer insight, and you'll have a seat at the table to influence the roadmap. You'll build the research practice from scratch, using AI-native workflows to move faster and go deeper.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Build the research practice from the ground up, including methodology and tooling.
  • Lead interviews, surveys, diary studies, and in-context observation.
  • Test new features, refine UX, and pressure-test product bets before launch.
  • Transform complex signals into sharp, opinionated recommendations for leadership.

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 3-5 years running product or UX research that influenced business decisions.
  • Deep grounding in research best practices (diary studies, surveys, non-leading questions).
  • AI-native workflow using Claude or equivalent agentic research tooling.
  • Sharp data judgment to distill complex findings into compelling narratives.

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Background in HCI, Psychology, Data Science, or related field.
  • Genuine care for dogs and their owners.

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Flexible PTO to recharge.
  • ๐Ÿฅ Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • ๐Ÿ• Dog-friendly office โ€” bring your pup to work.
  • ๐ŸŽ Free Fi membership for your dog.
  • ๐Ÿ’ธ $500 annual donation to a dog charity of your choice through BarkBack.

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Hiring manager interviewยท 45 min
  3. 3Team interviewยท 60 min
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