We9re looking for a Product Manager, Search Platform to join our team at Snap Inc!
What you9ll do:- Own the product strategy and roadmap for Search across Snapchat, spanning each reason a Snapchatter opens Search: finding friends to message and Snap, discovering creators, exploring content, and learning more about what9s happening right now
- Raise the quality of content search end to end, from query understanding to result ranking and presentation, so Snapchatters reliably find the Spotlight videos, Stories, creators, and topics they9re looking for
- Make Search the place to see what9s trending on Snapchat by surfacing timely content, suggestions, and trending topics before and as Snapchatters type
- Expand Search9s ability to surface commercial content, making it easy to find product-centric videos, reviews, and creators, and partnering with Ads and Commerce teams on how that content is surfaced and measured
- Own the platform surfaces that connect Snapchatters to content across the app, including search entry points, header and footer navigation, and cross-surface integration
- Extend Snapchat beyond the app through OS-level features such as home and lock screen widgets, Live Activities, and other system integrations that bring Snapchatters back to the moments that matter to them
- Develop goals, strategy, and roadmaps. Own products and features from conception to launch and beyond and set the metrics that inform their success and impact
- Collaborate with partners across Product, Engineering, Design, Data Science, Legal, and Policy to align teams on a shared vision and steer execution toward that vision
- Develop and present go-forward recommendations with key stakeholders, closely monitoring and measuring the results of all features
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Proven ability to develop a product strategy for search, discovery, or recommendation systems and translate it into a prioritized, data-driven roadmap
- Strong technical acumen, with the ability to discuss query understanding, retrieval, ranking, and relevance evaluation trade-offs with engineering and data science teams
- Proven ability to define and analyze success metrics and input metrics for a large organization, including search success, engagement, and content quality measures
- Strong product judgment for navigation and platform UX, including the ability to balance the needs of many teams competing for shared entry points and screen real estate
- Strong analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and approach problems with system-level thinking
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trust and align cross-functional teams across engineering, design, data science, and beyond
- Ability to deliver exceptional results in a fast-paced but collaborative and kind environment
Minimum Qualifications:- BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience
- 4+ years of product management experience building and shipping products at a technology company
Preferred Qualifications:- 4+ years of experience working on search, discovery, recommendations, or platform and navigation experiences
- Experience building products powered by machine-learning and AI
- Experience building commerce or shopping-oriented content discovery, or partnering with monetization teams on product surfaces
- Experience shipping iOS or Android system-level integrations such as widgets, Live Activities, or App Intents
- Passion for Snapchat and creative problem solving
Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we9ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap9s long-term success!
Compensation
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate9s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position.These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $173,000-$259,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $164,000-$246,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $147,000-$220,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
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