Senior Technical Product Manager, Search & Personalization

Summary

Join Splice as a Senior Technical Product Manager, Search & Personalization and lead the charge in shaping how creators discover and connect with essential sounds and tools. You will develop and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Search & Personalization, partnering with engineering and data science teams to deliver impactful products. This role demands a deep understanding of search technologies, personalization algorithms, and machine learning models. You will translate complex technical capabilities into clear product requirements, design and implement A/B tests, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Your work will directly influence millions of creators' engagement with the platform. Splice offers a remote-work culture and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience building and shipping AI/ML-driven personalization products at scale with teams of full-stack engineers, designers, and data scientists
• Deep understanding of search technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, Solr), personalization algorithms, and machine learning models. Ability to engage in technical discussions and understand architectural trade-offs
• Proven track record with making data-informed decisions, experimentation-driven decision-making, data analysis, and defining metrics
• Strong relationship-building abilities and a collaborative mindset; skilled at partnering with direct and cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders, achieving consensus, and driving impactful results
• Experience delivering products end-to-end that drive measurable business outcomes
• Strong understanding of design principles, UX/UI, usability, and user experience mapping

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Search & Personalization
• Partner closely with engineering and data science teams to ship products and features that enhance user engagement, improve the user’s search experience, and drive value through deeply personalized experiences
• Translate complex technical capabilities into clear product requirements and prioritize them effectively
• Design and implement A/B tests and multivariate experiments to improve key metrics such as activation rates, user engagement, and retention
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, presenting findings and driving consensus on experimentation priorities
• Partner with design to create intuitive user experiences that make discovery seamless and enjoyable
• Define and track key performance metrics (KPIs) to evaluate success and drive continuous improvement
• Conduct user research and analyze behavioral data to deeply understand user needs and inform product decisions
• Communicate product strategy, goals, and updates to stakeholders across the organization, including leadership
• Analyze experiment results, draw actionable insights, and make recommendations for product enhancements and iterations
• Stay up to date with industry trends and technologies to keep Splice at the forefront of Search & Personalization innovation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Elasticsearch is a plus
• You care about music and have a love for creator culture
• You have experience working at high-growth organizations
• Team player with a sense of ownership and a "get things done" attitude
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced and self-directed environment

Benefits

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