Product Manager, Search Ranking

Overview

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.

About the Team and the role

eBay's Buyer and Seller science team is central to eBay's business. Joining means being part of a dynamic and innovative group focused on delivering great experiences to millions globally. As a member of the search ranking team, you will help shape the strategic direction of our search products. You will focus on improving search result rankings and developing new search technologies. You will collaborate with experts who apply advanced data science methods to build relevant search experiences. We seek people who excel in fast-paced, cooperative settings and who are dedicated to providing excellent customer experiences. Our culture values creativity, bravery, and teamwork, offering many opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us and contribute to shaping ecommerce's future!

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager to join the search ranking team and enhance how search results are ranked. As the ranking Product Manager, you will lead initiatives that improve the overall search experience for customers and support revenue growth for the company. The candidate must be comfortable with ambiguity and experienced in defining requirements, coordinating across teams, and communicating with executives. You will collaborate with product managers, engineers, applied researchers, and analytics teams to develop solutions. The candidate should be skilled at making decisions based on data and analyzing large datasets.

What You Will Accomplish

• Accomplishing ranking strategy and owning roadmap for search ranking.
• Data-driven product prioritization with a balance of near-term deliverables and longer-term investment in technology platforms
• Optimally communicate strategies & trade-offs up to senior leaders and down to development teams
• Putting the customer first, understand market-specific nuances and identify science algorithm improvements to address unique market-specific needs
• Driving collaboration across multiple teams to ensure teams are aligned and are working towards solving customer problems
• Manage A/B testing to find launch candidates that boost metrics

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years of solid experience in product management. Ideally have prior experience developing customer-focused platform products that provide value to both sides of a marketplace (buyers and sellers)
• A demonstrated history of creating fresh, inventive, and captivating customer experiences guided by customer data from multiple sources (market research, A/B testing, user research)
• A customer and Search Engine obsession with a passion for everything related to technology, and technology-based innovation to build great experiences for the customers
• Strong quantitative skills with a data-first approach; ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technically savvy (prefer a technical role in past, or Computer Science Degree)
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; Master's Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Additional Details

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. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

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