Principal Technical Product Manager, Personalization

Summary

Join Splice as a Principal Technical Product Manager, Personalization and drive the strategic vision and execution of how creators discover and engage with sounds and tools. You will lead the evolution of Splice’s discovery experiences, developing scalable solutions that improve engagement and fuel creativity for millions of users. This role requires a seasoned technical leader who can operate at both strategic and execution levels, influencing cross-functional teams while deeply understanding the technical foundations of personalization, search, and machine learning. You will work with a team of engineers, data scientists, engineering managers, and designers to define and execute a product roadmap. Splice offers a remote work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Experience: 7-10 years of experience leading AI/ML-driven personalization or search product development at scale, including direct experience with recommendation engines, search relevance, and ranking algorithms
• Technical Depth: Expertise in search technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, Solr), personalization algorithms, and machine learning techniques. Comfortable discussing architecture, trade-offs, and implementation challenges with engineering teams
• Strategic Influence: Proven track record of driving business impact through AI-powered product initiatives, with experience influencing executives and aligning teams around a shared vision
• Data-Informed  Mindset: Strong analytical skills with experience designing and interpreting A/B tests, analyzing large data sets, and using data to drive decision-making
• Collaboration & Leadership: Exceptional ability to partner with engineering, data science, design, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
• User-Centric Approach: Deep understanding of user behavior, design principles, and usability best practices in digital discovery experiences

Responsibilities

• Envision and define personalized sound discovery experiences, tailored to each customer's intent, that operates seamlessly across Splice’s products
• Demonstrate maturity, sound business and technical judgement, negotiation skills, ability to influence, and leadership
• Drive roadmap to implement recommendation experiences, invent ways to multiply the rate of innovation across the company on behalf of our customers
• Establish a robust experimentation framework, designing and implementing A/B tests to measure and optimize key performance metrics such as relevance, engagement, customer activation and retention
• Work with a team of engineers, data scientists, engineering managers, and designers to define and execute a product roadmap to understand customers' intent and help complete their sound discovery missions
• Assimilate a large number of inputs from stakeholders, develop cohesive designs and functional specs, prioritize and deliver them in a successful and timely manner
• Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, and balance customer and business needs versus technical constraints
• Clearly communicate goals, requirements, roadmaps, and timelines to internal cross-functional in a fully remote environment
• Serve as a thought leader and technical expert, working closely with engineering and data science to develop cutting-edge recommendation experiences
• Monitor industry trends and advancements in AI, search, and recommendation systems, bringing innovative ideas to Splice to maintain a competitive edge
• Mentor and guide cross-functional team members, fostering a culture of excellence and high-impact execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch or similar search infrastructure
• Passion for music and creator culture, with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the creative industry
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments where adaptability and self-direction are critical
• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences

Benefits

• Compensation & Equity : Competitive pay with annual reviews and equity opportunities
• Time Off : Unlimited PTO to recharge and thrive
• Health & Wellness : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match
• Parental Support : 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for non-birthing parents, and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents
• Flexible Work Options : Work remotely or connect at our office hubs and creative spaces worldwide
• Professional Growth : Annual learning budget, leadership programs, and team ambassador opportunities
• Community & Connection : Inclusive events, team meet-ups, and vibrant Employee Resource Groups