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Staff Product Manager, Search

Nextdoor
Location
US Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Product Management
Salary
$170,000 - $250,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of product management experience
  • Deep ownership of consumer search at scale
  • Working knowledge of information retrieval fundamentals
  • Experience defining search relevance and quality metrics from scratch
  • Experience working directly with monetization teams
  • Track record of growing engagement and revenue together
Nice to have
  • Experience in adjacent areas like growth, marketplace, ads, or 0-to-1 products
What the job really is

As a Staff Product Manager on the Search team at Nextdoor, you will lead the comprehensive rebuild of the search functionality, focusing on both organic and monetized search. This role involves defining metrics for success, partnering with data science and engineering teams, and ensuring that search results meet user needs while also integrating sponsored content effectively. You will be responsible for enhancing user engagement and revenue through strategic search improvements over a multi-year timeline.

Benefits
  • Compensation range of $170,000 - $250,000
  • Meaningful equity grant with quarterly vesting
  • Variety of health plans including a 100% covered employee only plan
  • OneMedical membership for concierge care
Things to weigh
  • The role involves a multi-year rebuild, not just quick optimizations
  • No specific mention of remote work policies beyond 'US Remote'
  • Salary range is dependent on geographic location and proficiency level
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