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About the Role

Hinge is seeking a Lead Researcher to join the Cultural & Consumer Insights team. This role will serve as the primary quantitative research partner for the Global Communications team, with a secondary focus on supporting Product Marketing. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a behavioral science field and strong quantitative research skills, capable of designing methodologically sound and user-friendly surveys. This position involves translating complex strategic questions into actionable research designs and analyses, generating insights that shape global consumer reports, test feature sentiment, and influence product initiatives. The role requires a highly collaborative individual comfortable with ambiguity and adept at balancing strategic thinking with technical research details.

Responsibilities

Design and field rigorous, creative surveys that translate research questions into precise instruments that are also a genuinely good experience for daters.
Analyze learnings as they emerge, keeping collaborators informed and engaged.
Power efforts such as Global DATE Reports, localized data stories, and product marketing launches.
Act as a close, trusted partner to Communications and Product Marketing, embedding insights work directly into their strategy and planning.
Experiment with new survey formats, question design, and analysis approaches to advance Hinge's quantitative storytelling.
Direct external research and strategy agencies, providing clear briefs and strategic direction.

Requirements

PhD in a behavioral science field (relationship science, psychology, sociology, behavioral economics, communications, or related discipline), with formal training in research methods and quantitative analysis.
5+ years of post-PhD applied consumer research experience, with deep expertise in quantitative survey design.
Experience designing research for external audiences, including press coverage, branded reports, and thought leadership.
Expertise in defining the right questions: ability to synthesize diverse perspectives and cultural observations into sharply defined research questions and areas of exploration.
Expert data storyteller with a proven ability to find the story in the data and make insights accessible and compelling.
Extremely collaborative, low-ego partner comfortable operating with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Mixed-methods research expertise, with strong quantitative survey experience as a core strength, complemented by qualitative experience is a plus.
Champions team culture in authentic, courageous, and empathic ways.
Cross-cultural or cross-market research experience is a plus.

Skills

Quantitative research
Survey design
Quantitative analysis
Data storytelling
Mixed-methods research
Qualitative research (plus)
Cross-cultural research (plus)

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years post-PhD applied consumer research experience

Education Level

PhD in a behavioral science field

Salary/Compensations

$207,000 - $254,000 a year

Benefits

401(k) Matching (100% of the first 10% of pre-tax contributions, up to $10,000 annually)
Annual Learning & Development stipend
Free access to Udemy
100% paid parental leave (20 weeks)
Fertility support through Carrot, including a stipend for fertility preservation
$100 monthly date stipend
Free Hinge Premium for employees and loved ones
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

About the Company

Hinge is the dating app designed to be deleted.
Our mission is to inspire intimate connection to create a less lonely world.
We are obsessed with understanding our users’ behaviors to help them find love.
Our success is defined by one simple metric– setting up great dates.
We have become the most trusted way to find a relationship, for all.
Our core values are Authenticity, Courage, and Empathy.
Diversity inspires innovation.

Equal Opportunity

Hinge is an equal-opportunity employer.
We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We believe success is created by a diverse workforce of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please let your Talent Acquisition partner know.