Webflow · 16 hours ago
Staff Researcher
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$162K/yr - $204K/yr
8+ years expWebflow is building the world's leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform as a remote-first company. They are seeking a Staff Researcher to lead complex mixed-methods research that informs strategic product and business decisions, mentor other researchers, and innovate AI-native research practices.
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Responsibilities
Lead complex, strategic mixed-methods research
Own end-to-end, multi-phase research programs addressing ambiguous, high-impact questions across product pillars
Blend qualitative depth with quantitative rigor to generate foundational insights, evaluate product directions, and de-risk decisions
Define learning agendas that shape multi-quarter product strategy
Design advanced quantitative studies
Lead high-signal, statistically robust survey programs, incorporating advanced design and analysis methods and frameworks (e.g., MaxDiff, choice-based conjoint, pricing studies; market segmentation and clustering; TAM/SAM opportunity sizing)
Conduct nuanced qualitative research
Run in-depth interviews, concept tests, cognitive walkthroughs, fieldwork, and generative exploration
Extract patterns and frameworks that clarify user needs, motivations, and mental models
Use qual insight to shape survey instruments and interpret quant findings
Synthesize evidence into strategic insight
Combine data types — qual, quant, behavioral logs, market research, sales data, etc — into crisp, decision-ready storytelling
Frame tradeoffs, risks, and opportunities with clarity and foresight
Influence leadership-level stakeholders through structured insight and principled judgment
Elevate research systems, standards, and practice
Create and maintain reusable frameworks, templates, taxonomies, and synthesis structures that scale research quality
Partner with Research Ops on panel strategy, tooling, governance, and operational excellence
Improve quant literacy and mixed-methods capability across the team through mentorship and enablement
Drive AI-native research innovation
Use AI as a core part of your workflow — not just for acceleration, but to generate new insight
Design hybrid human-AI workflows that meaningfully transform research throughput, quality, or reach
Establish validation guardrails and ethical standards for AI-assisted analysis
Mentor and multiply impact
Coach more junior researchers in quant, qual, synthesis, storytelling, and methodological rigor
Guide PMs, Designers, and cross-functional partners in asking better questions and interpreting evidence responsibly
Model healthy, values-aligned research practices at scale
Qualification
Required
Graduate degree or relevant experience
8+ years in user research, market research, consumer insights, behavioral science, or similar mixed-methods roles
Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-method studies with high ambiguity and high business stakes
Have astute business acumen and experience conducting research on B2B/SaaS products and business models
Are skilled at identifying the most important research topics and articulating the most essential insights, along with their strategic implications
Demonstrate mixed-methods excellence, including: Robust quantitative skills, especially programmatic survey design and data analysis. Dynamic qualitative methods, ranging across the entire product strategy and development lifecycle
Have honed exceptional communication and facilitation skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment
Are comfortable influencing senior leaders across Product, Design, Engineering, Data, Marketing, Sales and other cross-functional groups
Lead with an AI-native mindset: You use AI naturally and responsibly — not as an add-on, but as a core component of your research workflows. You're capable of transformative AI usage — inventing or scaling new workflows and helping define org-wide AI patterns for research
Stay curious and open to growth — actively building fluency in emerging technologies like AI to unlock creativity, accelerate progress, and amplify impact
Benefits
Ownership in what you help build. Every permanent Webflower receives equity (RSUs) in our growing, privately held company.
Health coverage that actually covers you. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with Webflow covering most premiums.
Support for every stage of family life. 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents. Plus inclusive care for family planning, menopause, and midlife transitions.
Time off that’s actually off. Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program to help you recharge and come back inspired.
Wellness for the whole you. Access to mental health resources, therapy and coaching.
Invest in your future. A 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to $6,000/year) in the U.S., and support for retirement savings globally.
Monthly stipends that flex with your life. Localized support for work and wellness expenses — from Wi-Fi to workouts.
Bonus for building together. All full-time, permanent, non-commission employees are eligible for our annual WIN bonus program.
Company
Webflow
Webflow is a visual web design platform, CMS, and hosting provider for building production websites and prototypes. It is a sub-organization of Gitshock Finance.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$334.9MKey Investors
Y Combinator Continuity FundAccel
2022-03-16Series C· $120M
2021-01-13Series B· $140M
2019-08-06Series A· $72M
Leadership Team
Linda Tong
Chief Executive Officer
Priya Kothari
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Recent News
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FundersClub
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