Backed by Accel and USV.
About the role
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy employee, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Deep expertise across research methods, with a track record of leading complex, ambiguous problem spaces
- Strong research judgment, knowing when to prioritize rigor, when to move quickly, and how to design research around the decision at hand
- Ability to develop a research agenda, not just a study plan — identifying and sequencing the highest-impact questions for a problem space
- Strong business judgment, connecting customer needs and behaviors with product strategy, market context, and business priorities
- Skilled communicator who can influence senior stakeholders, synthesize complexity, and communicate research as decisions and recommendations, not just findings
- Comfortable operating at multiple altitudes — from hands-on execution to shaping broader direction, mentoring others, and elevating research practice across the organization
More about this role
Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy employee, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.
We believe exceptional companies are built by exceptional teams, and we're intentional about it. That means hiring great people, setting them up for success from day one, and giving them real reasons to grow their careers here. We invest in development that goes beyond promotions, and we foster the trust and relationships that help people do their best work together.
What’s the role?
As a Staff Product Researcher, you will lead research across complex, ambiguous, and often cross-functional problem spaces, influencing company strategy through a deep understanding of Etsy’s buyers and sellers, our marketplace experience, and the evolving commerce landscape.
You’ll be a hands-on researcher and strategic thought partner - someone who can define a research agenda, execute high-impact research,...
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