Fi22d ago

USD 100000–160000/yr

Research Lead

United States·New YorkFull Time / On Sitelead

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Welcome to Fi. We’re a passionate team from Square, Google, TikTok, Peloton, Uber, and more working to transform the human-pet relationship. Our mission? Develop cutting-edge technology to revolutionize what it means to be a pet parent.

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Welcome to Fi.

We’re a passionate team from Square, Google, Oura, Peloton, Uber, and more working to transform the human-pet relationship. Our mission? Develop cutting-edge technology to revolutionize what it means to be a pet parent. The pet industry remains firmly stuck in the past and we are here to change that. Fi is leveraging our team's talent and expertise to improve the lives of millions of pets in the U.S. Real-time location tracking, activity, sleep and behavior monitoring – and that's just the beginning.

The most exciting aspect of our work? Bridging the communication gap between pets and humans. Imagine a world where everyone knows how their pet feels in real time and how to keep their best friend in good shape. That's the future we're building at Fi.

If you're someone who thrives in innovative, collaborative work environments and feels strongly about helping pets live longer, better lives, Fi could be the perfect fit. Join us in our pursuit of the “impossible,” or as we call it here “let me find a way,” to redefine the future of pet ownership together.

Fi is looking for a Research Lead!

Fi is hiring a Research Lead to own our research function and directly shape product strategy. You'll work closely with our Founder and VP of Product to ensure every major decision is grounded in deep customer insight. This isn't a support role. It's a seat at the table.

Research function: build the practice from the ground up including methodology, cadence, panel, and tooling; define what good research looks like at Fi and raise the bar over time

Customer research: lead interviews, surveys, diary studies, concept tests, and in-context observation; own the full cycle from scoping and recruiting through fielding, analysis, and the narrative that comes out the other side

Cross-functional partnership: test new features, refine UX, and pressure-test product bets before they ship; your work shapes the roadmap, not just the launch retros

Strategy translation: turn complex qual and quant signal into sharp, opinionated recommendations for leadership; you bring the synthesis and the point of view, not just the transcripts

AI-native workflow: use Claude and a modern AI stack to run more research cycles, go deeper on each, surface insight a traditional research team would miss, and build the research stack the whole team can learn from

3-5 years running product or UX research that changed how a business made decisions, working alongside PMs, designers, and execs and watching the work land in shipped product, not just shared drives

Deep grounding in research best practices: when to use a diary study, when to run a survey, how to write a non-leading question, how to size for significance; background in HCI, Psychology, Data Science, or a related field is welcome but not required

AI-native and actively using Claude, agentic research tooling, or an equivalent stack to move faster and get more out of every research cycle than a traditional workflow allows

Sharp data judgment: able to distill complex findings into compelling decision-ready narratives, ask the right questions, and know when a dataset can or can't answer the question; interpreting what the data says matters more than the tool that pulls it

A self-starter who brings the bar, finds the question worth asking without waiting for a brief, and answers it; genuine care for dogs and the people who love them is a real plus

Time to Recharge: Enjoy flexible PTO to take the breaks you need.

Top-Notch Health Coverage: We’ve got your back (and teeth and eyes) with full medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Wellness Perks: Free access to One Medical, Kindbody, and Talkspace to keep you feeling your best.

Dog-Friendly Office: Bring your pup to work — they’re part of the team, too.

Give Back to the Pups: Make tails wag with a $500 annual donation to a dog charity of your choice through our BarkBack Program.

Free Fi Membership: Your furry best friend(s) get all the benefits of a Fi collar, on us!

Love for Friends + Family: Share the Fi magic with loved ones through our gifting program

Fi is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Fi makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and our needs at the time.

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New York, United States

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Posted: May 13, 2026
First seen: May 14, 2026
Last seen: June 4, 2026

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At Fi, our mission is to translate everything we’ve always wished our dogs could tell us, so we have peace of mind knowing they’re as safe and healthy as possible.

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