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Product Manager, Instagram Search

S.Lab

S.Lab

Product
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Dec 10, 2024

This role will help define and transform Instagram Search into a premiere experience for millions of users who are seeking the best content and creators on our platforms. It involves partnering closely with cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, data scientists and researchers to define and build the future of Instagram Search, drawing from a demonstrated analytical understanding of search (full-stack) and ML systems, operating large products at scale, navigating complex tradeoffs, and understanding the overall Instagram mission.

Responsibilities

  • Is the primary driver for identifying significant opportunities, and driving product vision, strategies and roadmaps in the context of broader organizational strategies and goals.
  • Leads and motivates a team of engineers and other cross-functional representatives, and maintains team health.
  • Incorporate data, research and market analysis to inform product strategies and roadmaps.
  • Understand Instagram’s strategic and competitive position to deliver products that are aligned with our mission and recognized best in the industry.
  • Maximize efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 8+ years product management or related industry experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in building industry-leading search products.
  • A Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or a related field.
  • Experience working in a technical environment with a broad, cross functional team to drive product vision, define product requirements, coordinate resources from other groups (design, legal, etc.), and guide the team through key milestones.
  • Experience in gathering requirements across diverse areas and users, and converting and developing them into a product solution.
  • Experience in analyzing complex, large-scale data sets and making decisions based on data.
  • Experience delivering technical presentations, and a proven track record of effective communications skills.
  • Displaying leadership, organizational and execution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in building industry-leading, large scale search products.
  • Demonstrated interest and domain experience in large language models, generative AI, retrieval augmented generation.
  • Experience recruiting and leading a cross-functional team.