Lead Product Manager, Search

Qualifications

• 6+ years of product management experience, including 4+ years leading search or recommendations products in a high-traffic consumer environment
• Demonstrated success shipping ML-driven features that moved core business metrics (engagement, conversion, or revenue) for large scale products
• Experience designing LLM- and GenAI-enhanced user experiences that go beyond raw chat to deliver task-specific value
• 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
• Track record of thriving amid ambiguity: shaping a multi-year vision, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering incremental wins along the way
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — adept at crafting product briefs, bringing in inputs from multiple teams, and presenting data-backed decisions to senior leadership

Skills

• Deep technical fluency in ML/AI
• Solitary product management chops
• Track record of translating data-driven insights into meaningful product wins

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Bonus points: 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

Benefits

At Scribd, Inc., your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.

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].

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs.

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.

This position is also eligible for a competitive equity ownership, and a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

Working at Scribd, Inc. Are you currently based in a location where Scribd, Inc. can employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations within a typical commuting distance:

• United States Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | New York City | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C.
• Canada Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver
• Mexico Mexico City

Benefits At Scribd, Inc.

• Scribd Flex (flexible work model)
• 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
• Retailer matching and employee equity
• Learning and development programs and professional growth opportunities
• Wellness and home office stipends
• Complimentary access to the Scribd, Inc. suite of products
• Enterprise access to leading AI tools

Get to Know Scribd, Inc.

About Scribd, Inc.

Life at Scribd, Inc.