or apply directly on Instacart's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Instacart's roles stay open a median of 33 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Instacart's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Instacart
- moderate 36 stale, 3 reposted of 109 open
- Hiring momentum
- 212 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Instacart's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Instacart.
About this role
As a Staff User Researcher on the Consumer team at Instacart, you will lead research initiatives that explore how people relate to food, nutrition, and health. Your role involves conducting both qualitative and quantitative research to inform product strategy and innovation, mentoring junior researchers, and translating insights into actionable narratives for stakeholders. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to shape the consumer experience and advocate for customer needs within the organization.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Instacart as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years conducting UX or consumer research in a product organization
- Experience in early-stage innovation or new product development
- Background in behavioral psychology, behavioral economics, or related fields
- Expertise in qualitative methodologies: in-depth interviews, ethnographic studies, usability testing
- Strong quantitative skills: survey design, behavioral data interpretation
- Proven ability to lead foundational, generative research
Nice to have
- Experience in marketplaces, e-commerce, grocery, CPG, or subscription products
- Research experience on high-visibility consumer surfaces
- Background in onboarding, activation, and retention journeys
- Familiarity with AI-powered product experiences
- Ability to influence outcomes on multi-team initiatives
What you get
- Highly market-competitive compensation
- Remote work flexibility
- New hire equity grant
- Annual refresh grants
Worth weighing
- Base pay varies significantly by location
- No specific details on additional benefits or perks beyond compensation
- Role involves high visibility and impact, which may come with pressure
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Listed by Instacart on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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