About The Position
Yelp is the ultimate guide to local living. We connect people with great businesses in their neighborhoods. Yelp boasts a robust ecosystem with hundreds of millions of users and an equally vast number of businesses. As a Technical Product Leader for Search, you will lead the development and optimization of cutting-edge algorithms and systems that enable consumer engagement. You will work closely with a team of talented engineers to design, implement, and iterate on personalized, context-aware business recommendations. We’d love you to apply, even if you don’t feel you meet every single point in this posting. At Yelp, we’re looking for great people, not just those who simply check off all the boxes. This opportunity is fully remote and does not require you to be located in any particular area in Canada. We welcome applicants from throughout Canada. We’d love to have you apply, even if you don’t feel you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Yelp, we’re looking for great people, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.
Requirements
- Proven track record and extensive experience in leading technical product development in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, preferably in the Search space.
- Strong understanding of machine learning.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong collaborator who enjoys working across different teams, functions, and timezones.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, or a related field and have experience solving large computational problems.
- A Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent work experience is required
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a product roadmap for Search, aligned with Yelp’s overall business objectives by staying abreast of industry trends and competitive landscape and identifying opportunities for innovation.
- Understand consumer needs and pain points, and translate them into product requirements by working closely with UXR and Data Science.
- Identify areas for improvement, define & prioritize algorithm development initiatives aligned with business objectives and market trends.
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Leverage data-driven insights to inform product decisions and optimize algorithm performance.
- Lead the development of Search products from conception to launch. Foster a data-driven culture to measure and optimize product performance.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and data science to deliver exceptional products. Lead and mentor a team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts and drive innovation on search algorithms.
- Drive consumer engagement and retention through innovative product solutions.
Benefits
- The top end of the compensation range for this role exceeds $200,000 annually.
- You may also be offered restricted stock units and benefits.
- This role is posted to fill an existing position.
- You can find more information about Yelp's five star benefits here !
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
