Sr. Product Manager, Ad Marketplace
About the role
At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We're committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
What You Will Accomplish
- Lead the roadmap for ad serving capabilities, auction mechanics, and core marketplace infrastructure
- Lead the approach to the core ad stack, encompassing bidding algorithms, budget management, targeting, and goal-based optimization tools such as Target ROAS
- Champion innovation in AI, generative models, automation, and intelligent defaults to transform the advertiser journey
- Partner closely with commercial and finance teams to align technical roadmaps with overarching business strategy
- Implement relentlessly on product requirements with engineering and analytics teams
- Leverage AI/ML to optimize core ad serving, improving incremental sales velocity, advertiser ROAS, and budget utilization
- Cultivate a culture of progress based on careful experimentation, A/B testing, and detailed data analysis
- Align closely with executive leaders across Product, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, and Legal
What You Will Bring
- 7-9 years of experience in technology product management, with 3–5 years of dedicated experience in digital advertising
- In-depth understanding of key advertising technology, especially ad delivery infrastructure, auction processes, and central ad stack frameworks in marketplaces, e-commerce, or high-volume consumer platforms
- Strong technical proficiency with a validated ability to understand how brand new backend systems advance product metrics
- Deep analytical capability with a data-first approach and outstanding experimentation chops
- Hands-on experience developing products powered by artificial intelligence, including direct exposure to generative AI technology and deep learning models
- Outstanding storytelling and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence senior collaborators and cross-functional partners
Additional Details
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below: $183,600 - $245,100 Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave).
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Remote roles are not eligible for U.S. visa sponsorship.
Ebay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status.