Apprentice Product Researcher

About Pinterest

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that.

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
• 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

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative research methods

Employment Requirement

The program start date will be October 19, 2026. Applications may close as early as Friday, July 10, 2026 at 5:00pm PDT.

Applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.

The Company complies with all applicable federal, state, and/or local equal employment opportunity and/or anti-discrimination laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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