About the role#
We are looking for inquisitive and collaborative researchers to bring statistical rigor to our product decisions. You will partner with mentors across product, design, data, and engineering to craft surveys, model attitudes, and translate findings into narratives. You will work on projects that shape experiences for Pinners, Merchants, Creators, and Advertisers.
What you'll do#
- Influence and evolve our product roadmap using data and exploratory analysis to understand user behavior and trends.
- Identify opportunities for product innovation.
- Use surveys to gather insights about user sentiments and preferences.
- Explore the intersection of user attitudes and behaviors by combining surveys and log analysis.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, designers, and researchers to build and communicate key insights.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program in statistics, psychology, sociology, applied sciences, computer science, or a related field.
- Expected PhD completion by June 2027.
- Experience with survey methodology, including survey development and data analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in descriptive, inferential, and multivariate statistics, as well as experimental design.
- Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect data analysis to real business problems.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
About Pinterest
Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform for users to search, save, and shop for ideas. The company is based in San Francisco and was founded in 2010. It functions as a public company with over 13,000 employees. The platform serves more than 600 million monthly active users globally.
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