Job Description
Etsy is the leading global marketplace for unique and handmade goods, with more than 65 million listings from a network of sellers across a wide range of categories. Our mission is to keep commerce human.
We are looking for an experienced product manager to join our Search team. Etsy has an inventory unusually unique to the e-commerce space and a customer base passionate about high quality products. As the lead Product Manager for Search Ranking, you will be charged with helping buyers find the perfect item by defining the vision and roadmap for ranking and relevance, and executing it. You will own the core technology driving our customer outcomes, working with domain specialists to improve the search experience for millions of buyers every day. You will work closely with design and experience teams to provide the right information, at the right time for our buyers and sellers. You will play a central role in blending state of the art research for information retrieval, personalization, and relevancy to help buyers navigate Etsy’s extensive marketplace and deliver outstanding customer experiences. You will closely partner with extraordinary talent across engineering, design, seller communications and marketing, to create an industry leading search experience!
This role has flexibility to be based in San Francisco or Brooklyn.
About the Role
Lead product management for one of Etsy’s highest performing product teams and build roadmaps for Search Ranking across Etsy’s mobile and web properties
Define vision and strategy, setting the stage for long term, continued success
Work with partner teams to gather input and define priorities leading to product execution
Integrate usability studies, quantitative and qualitative research and market analysis into product design
Define, build and analyze metrics for the success of products
Blend applied research with strong incremental delivery
Qualifications
ABOUT YOU
BA/BS in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
4 years of relevant work experience in Search or other similar field
Experience working with highly cross functional teams
Great communicator, able to talk shop with engineering partners, and communicate vision to business leaders
Strong desire to continually innovate and incrementally deliver value
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MS, MBA or PhD preferred
Entrepreneurial drive and demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in an innovative and fast-paced environment
7+ years product management
Excellent problem-solving, organizational skills, and search intuition with the ability to evolve product strategy based on research, data and industry trends
Experience developing Search and Machine Learning driven products or technologies is helpful
Experience with e-commerce or two-sided marketplaces
Experience with relevance and ranking algorithms
Experience working in R&D environments
Additional Information At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Etsy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skillsets.