or apply directly on Wealthfront's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Wealthfront's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 96% of Wealthfront's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wealthfront
- high 23 stale, 0 reposted of 26 open
- Hiring momentum
- 30 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Wealthfront's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Wealthfront.
About this role
The People Research Scientist at Wealthfront will focus on studying employee performance and success factors within the organization. This role involves collaborating with leadership to turn research findings into actionable programs and practices that enhance employee and organizational performance. The candidate will produce research briefs, program plans, and training materials, and will work closely with various teams to implement new initiatives and measure their impact.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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 Wealthfront as an employer.
What you need
- Strong research skills
- Excellent writing abilities
- Collaboration skills
- Expertise in individual and team performance research
What you get
- Estimated annual salary range: $140,000 - $155,000 USD
- Equity and a discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Generous time off
Worth weighing
- No specific technologies or methodologies mentioned
- Role heavily focused on research and collaboration, may not involve direct management responsibilities
Summarised from Wealthfront's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Wealthfront on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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