Staff Technical Product Manager, Ads ML Platform

About the role

This role is central to advancing Reddit's advertising capabilities through sophisticated machine learning. You will shape the future of our ML infrastructure, empowering engineers and data scientists to build and deploy advanced models more efficiently. Your work will directly impact the performance and innovation of our ad products.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Define the strategic direction and product roadmap for the Ads ML platform, incorporating emerging technologies like Generative AI.
• Develop and launch tools and products that significantly improve the speed and ease with which Machine Learning Engineers and Data Scientists can train, deploy, and iterate on models.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Data Science, and Ads Product teams to understand needs, prioritize platform development, and deliver scalable solutions.
• Track and influence key metrics related to platform stability, speed, cost, usage, and developer efficiency.
• Stay informed on the latest advancements in machine learning research and industry trends, identifying practical applications for Reddit's ad platform.
• Gather insights from ML engineers working on ranking, creative effectiveness, and content understanding to translate user challenges into clear product requirements.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years in product management, with experience focused on internal technical products, developer tools, data or ML platforms, or ads and content ranking systems.
• A strong analytical and technical foundation, with the ability to navigate complex data systems and understand the complete machine learning workflow from training to monitoring.
• A genuine interest in machine learning and AI, demonstrated by staying current with research, industry trends, and new architectures.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of translating technical limitations, such as GPU scheduling or latency constraints, into concrete product plans.
• Effective communication skills, able to clearly explain technical details to business stakeholders and business objectives to engineering teams.

Nice to have

• Previous experience as a Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, or Backend Software Engineer before moving into product management.
• Familiarity with the advertising technology landscape, including bidding, ranking, and targeting mechanisms.
• Experience with systems that support Generative AI and LLM workflows, such as agent automation, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, or retrieval-augmented generation.

Skills & tools

• Machine Learning Platforms
• Generative AI
• LLM Workflows
• Data Systems
• Developer Tools
• Ads Ranking
• Content Understanding
• GPU Scheduling
• Latency Optimization

Practical notes

• Salary range: $217,000 - $303,900 USD
• Eligible for equity (RSUs)
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
• Support for family planning and paid volunteer time
• Interviews may be recorded, transcribed, and summarized by AI; opt-out is available.
• Personal information collected during interviews will be used for evaluation and not sold or shared for marketing. Recordings will be deleted after a hiring decision.
• Reddit is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

About the company

Reddit is an American social media, forum, and news aggregation platform based in San Francisco. University of Virginia roommates Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian launched the site in June 2005, and Aaron Swartz joined them in November 2005. Condé Nast bought the business in October 2006. It later became an independent subsidiary of Advance Publications in 2011. Reddit debuted on the stock market under ticker symbol RDDT on March 21, 2024. The business held a market valuation of 10 billion US dollars in July 2024. Registered users post text, web links, images, and videos inside user-created boards called subreddits. Community members vote on submissions. Posts with high upvote counts rise to the top of subreddits and reach the front page. Site administration handles platform oversight, while unpaid volunteers moderate individual communities. As of December 2025, Reddit ranks among the most visited websites in the world. United States users generate 51.75 percent of traffic. Canada accounts for 7.01 percent, the United Kingdom for 6.97 percent, Australia for 3.97 percent, and Germany for 3 percent. Reddit is known for political activism alongside noticeable left-wing and anti-theist subcultures. Observers praise its system for enabling specialized interest groups. Critics point out that voting can foster online echo chambers and spread misinformation.