Quince

Principal Product Manager, Search

Palo Alto, California, United States · Principal · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$250kDetected 20 days ago

AlgorithmsElasticsearchRESTMachine LearningData EngineeringData ScienceLLMsA/B TestingProduct ManagementAPI TestingCommunication

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for transforming onsite search from a keyword-based utility into an intelligent, personalized discovery engine.
In the near term, this role will focus on strengthening data platforms, experimentation, and incremental improvements on top of Algolia.
This role plays a critical part in advancing both our team's goals and Quince's broader mission.

Lead data platform and experimentation efforts (data pipelines, dashboards, A/B testing) to enable rapid iteration and insight-driven decision making
Manage and improve current Algolia-based search, focusing on relevance tuning, query handling, and performance optimization
Build roadmap for AI/semantic search evolution (vector-based retrieval, personalized ranking, LLM-assisted discovery)
Partner cross-functionally with data science, data engineering, and ML engineering to deliver next-gen search models and pipelines

6+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years working closely with data science, ML, or search/information retrieval teams
Proven track record of shipping and scaling customer-facing data science or search products with measurable business impact
Strong foundation in experimentation (A/B testing, statistical methods, KPI definition) and ability to translate insights into product decisions
Familiarity with search platforms and technologies (e.g., Algolia, Elasticsearch, Solr, OpenSearch) and understanding of their strengths/limitations
Hands-on experience implementing or product managing semantic search, LLM agent-powered features
Track record of personalization initiatives (customer-specific ranking, context-aware search, lifecycle-based recommendations)

$200,000 - $250,000 USD
Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.
Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Knowledge of machine learning productization: feature stores, inference platforms, model monitoring, and A/B testing of ML-driven systems

to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably.
We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups.
Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.
Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do.
Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions:
Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot.
Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.
At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail.
We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo.
Our collective ambition is bold.
We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience - one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices.
That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence.
If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form.

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