Product Manager, Recommendations at Medium

At Medium, we believe that the stories people share have the power to deepen our collective understanding of the world. We have built a platform where over 100 million people connect every month to exchange wisdom, prioritizing depth and nuance over sensationalism. Our mission is to move away from the attention economy by combining human curation with sophisticated machine learning to ensure every reader finds content that truly matters to them. With 8 billion recommendations generated monthly, we are looking for a passionate leader to help us refine these connective experiences.

What is this role?

We are seeking a Senior Product Manager to join our Quality Distribution team on a full-time basis. This is a remote position based in the United States, where you will lead the evolution of our recommendation systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how our users discover high-quality stories by aligning our technical roadmap with our core mission of rewarding meaningful content.

What will you do?

• Own the product and technical roadmap for our recommendations team, ensuring we consistently deliver high-quality content to our users.
• Collaborate closely with leadership, engineering, and data science teams to ship innovative features that support our business goals.
• Guide the development of machine-learning models and recommendation components by working directly with engineers to make critical technical decisions.

What makes you a great fit?

You are a seasoned product professional with at least 3 years of experience in consumer-facing roles. We are looking for someone who brings a unique blend of technical expertise and product vision, ideally with a background in software or machine-learning engineering. You should be comfortable navigating complex ML-based recommendation algorithms, such as feed generation and personalization, and you should have a strong command of SQL to perform your own data analysis. You are a clear communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments and possesses a deep understanding of platforms centered on user-generated content.

What's in it for you?

The base salary for this role ranges from $190,000 to $260,000 USD per year, depending on your experience, in addition to equity. Beyond compensation, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your life and career:

• Medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• A dedicated learning budget to support your professional growth.
• A home office budget to ensure your workspace is comfortable and productive.
• The flexibility of a fully remote work environment.