Staff Product Manager - Supply ML

Liftoff is the leading growth acceleration platform for the mobile industry, helping advertisers, publishers, game developers and DSPs scale revenue growth with solutions to market and monetize mobile apps.

Liftoff’s solutions, including Accelerate, Direct, Influence, Monetize, Intelligence, and Vungle Exchange, support over 6,600 mobile businesses across 74 countries in sectors such as gaming, social, finance, ecommerce, and entertainment. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, Liftoff has a diverse, global presence.

We are looking for a seasoned Product Manager with a solid foundation in machine learning  (ML) to spearhead the development and optimization of our Supply-Side Platform (SSP). The ideal candidate will leverage deep ML expertise to enhance the supply ecosystem and auction dynamics. This role requires an initiative-taking individual who can collaborate with various teams. They should be able to make complex machine learning concepts easy to understand for senior managers. Additionally, they will contribute to developing the SSP strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• SSP Strategy & Development: Define and execute the product roadmap for Liftoff's Yield SSP, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market needs.​
• Auction Dynamics Optimization: Analyze and enhance auction mechanisms to maximize yield and efficiency for our partners and clients.​
• Machine Learning Integration: Collaborate with Machine Learning Engineers to incorporate sophisticated ML models into the SSP. These models will enhance ad targeting, bidding strategies, and the platform's overall efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside engineering, data science, sales, and marketing teams to ensure seamless product development and deployment.​
• Stakeholder Communication: Successfully communicate product vision, progress, and technical details to both technical teams and non-technical senior leadership  translating complex ML and technical concepts into clear business insights.​
• Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor offerings, and emerging technologies to inform product strategy and maintain a competitive edge.​
• Performance Monitoring: Define key goals (KPIs) and regularly review data to track product performance. Adjust strategies as necessary to meet business objectives.

Requirements

• Educational Background: 8 years related experience with a Bachelor's; 6 years with a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.​ Ideally, hands-on experience in ML or DS.
• Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years in product management roles, with at least 
• Auction Dynamics Expertise: Proven experience in designing, analyzing, and optimizing auction-based systems within digital advertising ecosystems.​
• Machine Learning Proficiency: Solid comprehension of ML concepts and experience collaborating with MLEs to integrate ML solutions into products.​
• Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis capabilities with a track record of making data-driven product decisions.​
• Communication Skills: Great at making complex technical concepts understandable to everyone, including top managers and non-technical individuals.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Takes charge in teams made up of different roles. Actively works to solve problems and oversees projects.

Nice to have:

• One year focused on supply-side platforms, programmatic advertising, or related fields.​

Why Join Liftoff?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a company at the forefront of mobile app marketing, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to drive results.​
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement in a dynamic industry.​
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a diverse team of talented professionals who are passionate about delivering excellence.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and other perks to support your well-being.

Working at Liftoff is fast-paced, fun, and challenging, and we thrive on innovation. Come join the rocket ship and help shape the future of the mobile app ecosystem with us! 

Location: 

This role is eligible for full-time remote work in California or near one of our US hubs in Redwood City or Los Angeles.  This position should be located in the Pacific Time Zone.

Travel Expectations:
We offer several opportunities for in-person team gatherings, including but not limited to project meetings, regional meetups, and company-wide events. We expect our employees to attend these gatherings at least once per quarter. These gatherings provide essential opportunities for collaboration, communication, and team building.

Compensation: 

Liftoff offers all employees a full compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence. Base compensation will vary based on candidate's location and experience.

The following are our base salary ranges for this role: 

• SF Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County:  $200,000 - $250,000
• San Diego, Santa Barbara: $185,000 - $230,000
• All other cities and towns in our approved states: $175,000 - $215,000

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Liftoff is committed to providing and maintaining a work environment where all employees and candidates are treated with dignity and respect and that is free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. Liftoff is further committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all employees and candidates for employment free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex, gender (including sexual harassment, gender harassment, and harassment due to pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition(s), genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, family care status, requesting or taking pregnancy, parental or disability leave, requesting an accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. All such discrimination and harassment is unlawful and will not be tolerated. Liftoff maintains a continued commitment to equal employment opportunity and expects the full cooperation of all personnel.

Liftoff's Compensation Strategy

Liftoff's compensation strategy includes competitive market rate along with equity and benefits and perks that will give our employees what they need to do their best work. In order to ensure teams are compensated fairly for the work performed, we map out specific levels and take into consideration the cost of labor within each location. Liftoff provides employees a total compensation package of competitive market salaries, equity, health and wellness stipends, medical benefits associated with your country of residence. The base compensation will vary based on location, experience as well as level.

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Liftoff does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. All candidates must be submitted via our Applicant Tracking System by approved Liftoff vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Recruiting Team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Liftoff Recruiting Team and such a candidate was submitted to the Liftoff Recruiting Team via our Applicant Tracking System.