Personalization Principal Technical Product Manager (US-Remote)

Splice; United States; Remote; USD 181,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Technical Product Manager, where you will lead the evolution of personalized sound discovery experiences. This innovative role requires a seasoned technical leader to drive strategic vision and execution, working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement through advanced AI and machine learning techniques. You will shape scalable solutions that fuel creativity for millions of users, while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. If you are passionate about music and technology, and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

12 weeks parental leave

Annual learning budget

Flexible work options

Inclusive events and team meet-ups

Qualifications

• 7-10 years leading AI/ML-driven product development.
• Experience with recommendation engines and search relevance.
• Strong analytical skills for A/B testing and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Define personalized sound discovery experiences for users.
• Drive roadmap for implementing recommendation experiences.
• Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to execute product strategies.

Skills

AI/ML-driven personalization

Search product development

Recommendation engines

Search relevance

Ranking algorithms

Data analysis

Collaboration

User-centric design

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Elasticsearch

Solr

Job description

Personalization Principal Technical Product Manager (US-Remote)

Remote - U.S.

WHO WE ARE:

Splice is a creative platform for people who make music. Serious producers choose Splice Sounds to bring their ideas to life. A subscription to Splice inspires and accelerates creative success for digital music creators with an industry-leading catalog of sounds and samples and an expanding AI stack. With a rent-to-own marketplace of DAWs and plugins, the Splice experience seamlessly integrates into any music production workflow, regardless of DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Via Splice, an unparalleled team of sound designers and sample creators are fueling the success of a growing global community of chart-topping producers, students, and DIY creators.

HOW WE WORK:

At Splice, DISCO is a rallying cry for collaboration, accountability, and unity within our organization; Direct, Inclusive, Splice Together, Creator Centric, and Optimistic. Our shared success depends on our ability to support one another, work well together, and communicate directly. By embracing flexibility and a unified approach, we can navigate anything that’s thrown at us.

Splice embraces a culture of remote work. You’ll see your colleagues showing up from across the US and the UK. In order to keep us working well as a team, we have regular communication, including Town Halls, departmental all-hands and get-togethers.

When you join Splice, you join a network of colleagues, peers, and collaborators. Are you ready?

LOCATION:Remote - US

THE ROLE:

As a Principal Technical Product Manager leading Personalization at Splice, you will drive the strategic vision and execution of how creators discover and engage with sounds and tools. This role requires a seasoned technical leader who can operate at both strategic and execution levels, influencing cross-functional teams while deeply understanding the technical foundations of personalization, search, and machine learning.

You will shape and lead the evolution of Splice’s discovery experiences, developing scalable solutions that improve engagement and fuel creativity for millions of users. Your ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear product strategies will be instrumental in advancing Splice’s innovation in personalization and search in service of new user retention goals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Envision and define personalized sound discovery experiences, tailored to each customer's intent, that operates seamlessly across Splice’s products.
• Demonstrate maturity, sound business and technical judgement, negotiation skills, ability to influence, and leadership. All are essential to success in this role.
• Drive roadmap to implement recommendation experiences, invent ways to multiply the rate of innovation across the company on behalf of our customers.
• Establish a robust experimentation framework, designing and implementing A/B tests to measure and optimize key performance metrics such as relevance, engagement, customer activation and retention.
• Work with a team of engineers, data scientists, engineering managers, and designers to define and execute a product roadmap to understand customers' intent and help complete their sound discovery missions.
• Assimilate a large number of inputs from stakeholders, develop cohesive designs and functional specs, prioritize and deliver them in a successful and timely manner is expected.
• Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, and balance customer and business needs versus technical constraints.
• Clearly communicate goals, requirements, roadmaps, and timelines to internal cross-functional in a fully remote environment.
• Serve as a thought leader and technical expert, working closely with engineering and data science to develop cutting-edge recommendation experiences.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements in AI, search, and recommendation systems, bringing innovative ideas to Splice to maintain a competitive edge.
• Mentor and guide cross-functional team members, fostering a culture of excellence and high-impact execution.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: 7-10 years of experience leading AI/ML-driven personalization or search product development at scale, including direct experience with recommendation engines, search relevance, and ranking algorithms.
• Technical Depth: Expertise in search technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, Solr), personalization algorithms, and machine learning techniques. Comfortable discussing architecture, trade-offs, and implementation challenges with engineering teams.
• Strategic Influence: Proven track record of driving business impact through AI-powered product initiatives, with experience influencing executives and aligning teams around a shared vision.
• Data-Informed Mindset: Strong analytical skills with experience designing and interpreting A/B tests, analyzing large data sets, and using data to drive decision-making.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Exceptional ability to partner with engineering, data science, design, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• User-Centric Approach: Deep understanding of user behavior, design principles, and usability best practices in digital discovery experiences.

NICE TO HAVES:

• Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch or similar search infrastructure.
• Passion for music and creator culture, with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the creative industry.
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments where adaptability and self-direction are critical.
• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics for diverse audiences.

SPLICE BENEFITS:

• Compensation & Equity: Competitive pay with annual reviews and equity opportunities.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO to recharge and thrive.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match.
• Parental Support: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for non-birthing parents, and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents.
• Flexible Work Options: Work remotely or connect at our office hubs and creative spaces worldwide.
• Professional Growth: Annual learning budget, leadership programs, and team ambassador opportunities.
• Community & Connection: Inclusive events, team meet-ups, and vibrant Employee Resource Groups.

The national pay range for this role is $181,705 - $227,000. Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience.

Splice is an Equal Opportunity Employer Splice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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