Staff Product Manager - Ranking & Data API (Developer Platform)

Team Description:

Reddit is rapidly innovating and growing, and our Ranking and Data API team is at the forefront of this evolution. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of how users interact with content and how developers build on the Reddit platform. As a key member of this fast-growing team, you will have significant ownership and impact on the next generation of ranking systems for Devvit apps and the strategic direction of our Data API business.

Role Description:

You will develop a long-term vision and build the roadmap for ranking Devvit apps and Data API, ensuring a highly relevant and engaging user experience. This role requires a strong technical background and an understanding of machine learning concepts to drive innovation in our ranking systems. Additionally, you will be responsible for our Data API business, playing a pivotal role in evolving the existing Data API and spearheading initiatives to effectively monetize API products.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the product vision and roadmap for ranking Devvit apps.

• Lead the strategy, development, and monetization of Reddit's Data API.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, data science, and other cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products.

• Identify new investment opportunities and drive thoughtful recommendations to maximize value for Reddit.

• Be an internal expert in your area, synthesizing various inputs to provide clear product direction in ambiguous situations.

• Drive challenging discussions and negotiate to resolve controversial issues between teams.

• Build and run processes for your team to execute effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Minimum of 7-10+ years of experience as a Product Manager, for a ranking or API product

• Strong understanding of machine learning and ranking concepts

• Strong understanding of API design, development, and lifecycle.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clear passion for Reddit and it’s mission

• Proven experience in managing and delivering API and Ranking products

• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs

• 401k Match

• Family Planning Support

• Gender-Affirming Care

• Mental Health & Coaching Benefits

• Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days off

• Generous paid Parental Leave  

• Paid Volunteer time off

Pay Transparency:

This job posting may span more than one career level.

In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.

The base pay range for this position is:

$217,000—$303,900 USD