Scribd
Lead Product Manager, Search
San Francisco · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago
PythonAlgorithmsSQLVector DatabasesMachine LearningData ScienceLLMsLLMOpsMLOpsProduct ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking
About the role
- So what are we looking for in new team members?
- At Scribd, Inc., we hire for "GRIT." Traditionally defined as the intersection of passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, GRIT reflects the mindset we expect from every employee.
Responsibilities
- Chart the long-term search strategy - own a multi-year roadmap spanning query understanding, retrieval, ranking, and results presentation across Scribd's surfaces, guiding every user from intent to the right document
- Partner with ML Engineering & Applied Research - translate cutting-edge retrieval and ranking research into production systems that blend semantic embeddings, BM25, and real-time behavioral signals for best-in-class relevance
- Fuse data with the voice of the customer - synthesize experiment results, query analytics, user interviews, and feedback sessions to inform prioritization and feature design
- In this pivotal role, you'll transform our search experience into a best-in-class discovery engine serving 200 million monthly visitors across a corpus of 300 million documents.
- Leveraging advanced retrieval and ranking algorithms, LLM-powered semantic understanding, and fine-grained behavioral signals, you'll deliver highly relevant search results that help students, educators, and professionals find exactly what they need - fast.
- Communicate with clarity and influence - align product, engineering, design, content, and executive stakeholders by clearly articulating requirements, timelines, deliverables, and expected impact, securing buy-in at every stage
- We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, and believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas.
- Come join us in building something meaningful.
- Familiarity with modern ML operations tooling - from vector databases to end-to-end model-ops workflows (MLOps / LLMOps) - and the ability to collaborate with engineering teams that rely on these systems
- Passion for the written word and open knowledge - a genuine drive to build products that democratize expertise and help people learn, teach, and create
Requirements
- The ideal candidate combines deep technical fluency in ML/AI with seasoned product management chops and a track record of translating data-driven insights into meaningful product wins
- 6+ years of product management experience, including 4+ years leading search or recommendations products in a high-traffic consumer environment
- Hands-on proficiency with SQL and a scripting language (Python or R) for rapid data exploration, proficiency with prototyping tools, and model evaluation
- Deep familiarity with retrieval and ranking algorithms, embeddings, and feature stores - paired with the ability to reason about end-to-end customer journeys for distinct user segments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Our four products - Scribd®, Slideshare®, Everand™, and Fable - help billions of people across the globe move beyond access and into insight, application, and expertise.
Skills
- This posting reflects an approved, open position within the organization.
- Lead Product Manager, Search
Compensation
- In the state of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $177,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market within California] to $256,000 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market within California].
- In the United States, outside of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $151,000 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market outside of California] to $244,000 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market outside of California].
- In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $179,000 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $228,000 CAD[maximum salary in our highest geographic market].
- The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped.
- In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Mental health support and disability coverage
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break, volunteer time, and sabbaticals
- Paid parental leave and family support benefits
- Retirement matching and employee equity
- Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities
- Wellness and home office stipends
- Scribd Flex (flexible work model)
Company info
- We're looking for a Lead Product Manager to set the strategy and drive execution for Scribd's Search team.
- At Scribd, Inc., your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range.
This listing is sourced directly from Scribd's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.