Senior Product Manager, Machine Learning, Etsy Ads

Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect entrepreneurs with buyers around the world. Etsy, Inc.'s 'house of brands' portfolio has expanded to now include four individually distinct ecommerce brands -- Etsy, fashion resale marketplace Depop, musical instrument marketplace Reverb, and Brazil-based handmade goods marketplace Elo7. As an Etsy employee, you'll tackle unique problems alongside talented coworkers committed to Keeping Commerce Human. We're large enough that you'll focus on meaningful, complex challenges, but small enough that you can make a rewarding impact.

We are looking for a product manager to own the Etsy Ads Marketplace Dynamics squad. Etsy Ads is used by our smallest and largest sellers to grow their businesses, and it is one of our major revenue streams!

Our team is essentially running a marketplace within the Etsy marketplace, solving customer and business problems unique to the space such as dynamic buyer experiences, simplifying modern ad tech systems for sellers, and growing revenue in a customer-aligned way. With Etsy’s base of 7.5 million sellers, nearly 100 million buyers, and over 75 million items, the product is intellectually stimulating and provides the opportunity to work on an end-to-end product, from the customer experience down to machine learning and ad serving infrastructure.

Be responsible for making Etsy Ads a competitive advantage for Etsy by helping sellers advertise through machine learning. If you find happiness in helping small businesses invest in their growth and are passionate about ranking, bidding, and maximization problems then this could be a phenomenal opportunity.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Product Management, Etsy Ads. We are considering remote candidates based in the United States of America for this position. Etsy offers three different work modes to meet the variety of needs and preferences of our team: Flex mode for candidates who are comfortable traveling to an office location 2+ times per week, Remote mode, and Office-based mode. Learn more about our flexible work modes and vaccination policy here.

About the Role

In this role you will:

• Help lead product management for one of our most impactful teams and identify which advertising problems we should be solving next for sellers and buyers.
• Set and complete a strategy with your cross-functional partners that will address customer problems in a way that meets business goals
• Collaborate with Etsy Ads leadership on the long-term strategy

Lead work on significant problems such as:

• Helping our sellers to achieve a high rate of return and sales velocity.
• Continuing to scale a system that supports over 40 millions buyers and sellers.
• Ranking millions of ads dynamically in a matter of milliseconds.
• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

About You

Ideally you'll bring:

• Experience leading teams to build products based on machine learning. Previous work on ad tech products, search, recommendations, or online marketplaces is a plus.
• Deep care for the user experience and extensive knowledge of design principles, U/X, and quantitative and qualitative research
• A track record of successful launches across zero-to-one products, mature products, and products with material business impact.
• Confidence when participating in technical conversations; the ability to drive consensus and dedication, even when all parties don’t agree.
• Comfort establishing relationships with groups across the company, from machine learning infrastructure teams to adjacent buyer or seller experience teams.
• Outstanding communication with both engineers and company leaders.
• Appreciation for people who are curious, hardworking, generous, and responsible.
• A trust in and commitment to Etsy’s vision, mission and values.

If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please send a cover letter and resume telling us why you'd be right for the position. As you've hopefully seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So write to us and tell us what you're all about.

At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skillsets.

Many Etsy roles are open to remote candidates, and you'll be able to identify which ones within the location header of each job description. We're open to remote hires from all U.S. states except Hawaii and Alaska. For candidates who will work remotely from Colorado, visit this link for information related to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.