Product Researcher

Pathstream

. Build and maintain a pipeline of subject matter expert advisors .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative research to inform product development and curriculum improvements. Capable of managing research logistics, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and translating user insights into actionable strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research MethodologiesData SynthesisUser Experience TestingResearch OperationsFinancial Services Research

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Hard Skills

Qualitative ResearchQuantitative ResearchUsability TestingData AnalysisResearch Synthesis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationOwnership Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Survey PlatformsResearch RepositoriesUser Recruitment NetworksTranscription ToolsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesUser ResearchCurriculum DevelopmentProduct ResearchStartup Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain a pipeline of subject matter expert advisors
Plan, conduct, and synthesize research studies, including landscape scans and usability tests
Support early-stage exploration of new product areas, industries, and user pain points
Run usability testing on product features before release and identify user-experience improvements
Gather curriculum input from subject matter experts and identify ways to tailor or improve courses
Monitor released features and curriculum using quantitative user data, surveys, user interviews, and session replays
Feed research insights back to product and curriculum teams
Design product research processes and identify automation or process changes to improve efficiency
Source and screen subject matter expert advisors
Organize research files and findings and manage research logistics, including scheduling and compensation
Help stakeholders address research insights and build and user-test prototypes
Maintain advisor relationships and coordinate communication with Pathstream stakeholders
Serve as a voice of the customer for teams building and testing new user experiences
Collaborate with Product, Design, Learning Experience Design, and go-to-market teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years experience in research, data, insights roles such as consulting, venture or impact investing, user research, or similar work involving a portfolio of varied responsibilities
Comfortable working from limited information and familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods
Experience operating in a startup or on a small team
Ownership mindset and ability to run with loosely defined or co-created project requirements
Experience synthesizing research into actionable insights
Ability to effectively translate what users say or what data shows to internal teams making decisions
Experience with ideating and implementing research operations
Familiarity with research repositories, survey platforms, user recruitment networks, transcription and tagging tools
Existing knowledge or experience researching the financial services industry, frontline workers, or both (bonus)
Experience using latest AI tools relevant to product research and design (bonus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Transparent and social culture, challenging work, fast learning cycles, practical training, and meaningful feedback
Strong sense of ownership and strategic work that impacts our product, users, colleagues, business, and world
Comprehensive benefits package
Optional supplemental life insurance
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and 50% for your partner/spouse and dependents
Flexible spending account (health)
Employee Assistance Program (mental health, financial health, legal support, and more)
Free access to wellbeing apps like Ginger and Headspace
Flexible paid time off and 13 paid holidays
Generous paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance (100% company paid)
Annual professional development budget
Company-provided laptop
Remote-first culture
Life insurance (100% company paid)
401(k)
Discounted pet insurance