Staff Product Researcher
About the team & opportunity
Whatâs so great about working on Calendlyâs Research & Insights team?
We are a small but growing team reporting directly into our Founder and CEO, and we work to deeply understand our customers, what they need, and how Calendly can best serve them.
Why do we need you? Well, we are looking for a Staff Product Researcher who will bring deep expertise in all facets of product and experience research and will be comfortable taking an integrated approach to synthesizing data across various sources to achieve deep and holistic insights - and mentoring others to do the same. You will report to the Senior Director of Research and Insights and will be responsible for leading projects that directly impact the future of our product at Calendly.
A day in the life of a Staff Product Researcher at Calendly
On a typical day, you will:
Envision, scope, and lead research projects that inform product strategy and experience improvements, including both generative and evaluative research
Act as an advocate for our users and their needs, ensuring product and design teams also have a deep understanding of what to build, why, and for whom
Apply a mixed-methods approach (surveys, un-moderated and moderated testing, interviews, teardowns, etc.)
Translate data analysis into clear, direct, and actionable insights, with emphasis on compelling narratives that highlight both the customer and business value
Contribute to the growth and development of the insights culture at Calendly, investing in learning and applying novel approaches to research and setting the bar for excellence
Develop strong relationships with cross-functional partners and stakeholders, engaging them along the research lifecycle from initial scope to influencing action
Present and socialize insights in a variety of forums, including directly to executives
Balance rigor with speed, finding the âright sizeâ approach for the business need
Manage vendors as needed to accelerate delivery or augment internal resources
What do we need from you?
10+ years of experience conducting research in a product or UX setting; including 5+ years of experience in business software or SaaS, ideally at a b2b and/or product led growth company
Advanced understanding and application of qualitative and quantitative research methods and a broad range of research tools and how to apply them
Strong examples of leading work that has influenced product strategy and/or led to a deeper understanding of users
Demonstrated effectiveness and ability to prioritize and manage complex research projects from concept to close-out, making tradeoffs as needed to deliver results
Experience working in cross-functional teams and/or partnering directly with product managers, designers, engineers, and product marketers
Experience utilizing VOC data or supporting VOC programs (e.g. CSAT, NPS, etc.)
Authorized to work lawfully in the United States of America as Calendly does not engage in immigration sponsorship at this time
Whatâs in it for you?
Ready to make a serious impact? Millions of people already rely on Calendlyâs products, and weâre still in the midst of our growth curve â itâs a fantastic time to join us. Everything youâll work on here will accelerate your career to the next level. If you want to learn, grow, and do the best work of your life alongside the best people youâve ever worked with, then we hope youâll consider allowing Calendly to be a part of your professional journey.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [email protected] .
Calendly is registered as an employer in many, but not all, states. If you are located in Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia, and Rhode Island, you will not be eligible for employment. Note that all individual roles will specify location eligibility.
All candidates can find our Candidate Privacy Statement here
Candidates residing in California may visit our Notice at Collection for California Candidates here: Notice at Collection
The ranges listed below are the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change.
Calendly takes a number of factors into consideration when determining an employeeâs starting salary, including relevant experience, relevant skills sets, interview performance, location/metropolitan area, and internal pay equity.
Base salary is just one component of Calendlyâs total rewards package. All full-time (30 hours/week) employees are also eligible for our Quarterly Corporate Bonus program (or Sales incentive), equity awards, and competitive benefits.
Calendly uses the zip code of an employeeâs remote work location, or the onsite building location if hybrid, to determine which metropolitan pay range we use. Current geographic zones are as follows:
Tier 1: San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, New York City, NY
Tier 2: Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, PA, Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, Miami, FL, and all other cities in CA.
Tier 3: All other locations not in Tier 1 or Tier 2
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Whatâs so great about working on Calendlyâs Research & Insights team?
We are a small but growing team reporting directly into our Founder and CEO, and we work to deeply understand our customers, what they need, and how Calendly can best serve them.
Why do we need you? Well, we are looking for a Staff Product Researcher who will bring deep expertise in all facets of product and experience research and will be comfortable taking an integrated approach to synthesizing data across various sources to achieve deep and holistic insights - and mentoring others to do the same. You will report to the Senior Director of Research and Insights and will be responsible for leading projects that directly impact the future of our product at Calendly.
A day in the life of a Staff Product Researcher at Calendly
On a typical day, you will:
Envision, scope, and lead research projects that inform product strategy and experience improvements, including both generative and evaluative research
Act as an advocate for our users and their needs, ensuring product and design teams also have a deep understanding of what to build, why, and for whom
Apply a mixed-methods approach (surveys, un-moderated and moderated testing, interviews, teardowns, etc.)
Translate data analysis into clear, direct, and actionable insights, with emphasis on compelling narratives that highlight both the customer and business value
Contribute to the growth and development of the insights culture at Calendly, investing in learning and applying novel approaches to research and setting the bar for excellence
Develop strong relationships with cross-functional partners and stakeholders, engaging them along the research lifecycle from initial scope to influencing action
Present and socialize insights in a variety of forums, including directly to executives
Balance rigor with speed, finding the âright sizeâ approach for the business need
Manage vendors as needed to accelerate delivery or augment internal resources
What do we need from you?
10+ years of experience conducting research in a product or UX setting; including 5+ years of experience in business software or SaaS, ideally at a b2b and/or product led growth company
Advanced understanding and application of qualitative and quantitative research methods and a broad range of research tools and how to apply them
Strong examples of leading work that has influenced product strategy and/or led to a deeper understanding of users
Demonstrated effectiveness and ability to prioritize and manage complex research projects from concept to close-out, making tradeoffs as needed to deliver results
Experience working in cross-functional teams and/or partnering directly with product managers, designers, engineers, and product marketers
Experience utilizing VOC data or supporting VOC programs (e.g. CSAT, NPS, etc.)
Authorized to work lawfully in the United States of America as Calendly does not engage in immigration sponsorship at this time
Whatâs in it for you?
Ready to make a serious impact? Millions of people already rely on Calendlyâs products, and weâre still in the midst of our growth curve â itâs a fantastic time to join us. Everything youâll work on here will accelerate your career to the next level. If you want to learn, grow, and do the best work of your life alongside the best people youâve ever worked with, then we hope youâll consider allowing Calendly to be a part of your professional journey.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [email protected] .
Calendly is registered as an employer in many, but not all, states. If you are located in Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia, and Rhode Island, you will not be eligible for employment. Note that all individual roles will specify location eligibility.
All candidates can find our Candidate Privacy Statement here
Candidates residing in California may visit our Notice at Collection for California Candidates here: Notice at Collection
The ranges listed below are the expected annual base salary for this role, subject to change.
Calendly takes a number of factors into consideration when determining an employeeâs starting salary, including relevant experience, relevant skills sets, interview performance, location/metropolitan area, and internal pay equity.
Base salary is just one component of Calendlyâs total rewards package. All full-time (30 hours/week) employees are also eligible for our Quarterly Corporate Bonus program (or Sales incentive), equity awards, and competitive benefits.
Calendly uses the zip code of an employeeâs remote work location, or the onsite building location if hybrid, to determine which metropolitan pay range we use. Current geographic zones are as follows:
Tier 1: San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, New York City, NY
Tier 2: Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, PA, Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, Miami, FL, and all other cities in CA.
Tier 3: All other locations not in Tier 1 or Tier 2
Please mention the word **GLEEFUL** and tag RMzguNjguMTM0LjE5NA== when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMzguNjguMTM0LjE5NA==). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.
Apply Now