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System1 operates an industry-leading responsive acquisition marketing platform (RAMP) powered by AI & machine learning.
The Role
System1 is seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager to lead the core product for System1’s cornerstone branded private search product, Startpage. In this role, you’ll own the end-to-end vision and execution of our privacy-first search engine, startpage.com. This is a high-impact role focused on delivering a fast, intelligent, highly monetized, and user-centric search experience while shaping the future of private search.
The ideal Startpage team member is highly motivated, thrives in a fast-paced environment, is data-oriented, and can think from the user's perspective. As the Senior Technical Product Manager for our search engine, you will play a key role in shaping the vision and strategy for our products.
The Role You Will Have:
- Own the core product vision, roadmap, and execution for private search across web and browser extension
- Partner with engineers, designers, and researchers to ship user-centric features that drive engagement, improve retention and trust
- Manage diverse stakeholders, clearly communicate priorities, and set realistic expectations across teams
- Evaluate system architecture trade-offs, and technical feasibility with engineering leads
- Develop product hypotheses, run experiments, and use data to validate and iterate
- Collaborate with marketing to support growth initiatives
- Support Startpage’s business and partner initiatives aimed at expanding the user base and accelerating growth
- Define and prioritize product opportunities grounded in user behavior, feedback, and competitive benchmarks
- Demonstrate proficiency in engaging with both internal and external technical stakeholders to oversee complex integrations
What You Will Bring:
- 5+ years of technical product management experience
- 3+ years of experience managing a large scale or high growth consumer product
- Proven ability to influence multiple stakeholders without direct authority
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across internal teams and external partners
- Data-driven mindset with a track record of using metrics to inform product decisions
- Passion for building consumer facing products that drive measurable business impact
- Strong organizational and execution skills, especially in fast-moving environments
- Passion for creating consumer product experiences that deliver measurable business impact
- Technical fluency, including the ability to use AI tools to build simple prototypes
- Experience with tools like Amplitude, Tableau, or Google Analytics to design A/B tests, analyze results, and extract actionable insights
- Previous experience working on subscription products is a plus
- Computer science or software engineering background, or hands on development experience is a plus
- Previous involvement in privacy and/or consumer brands is a plus
What We Have to Offer:
- Competitive salary + bonus + equity
- Generous PTO + 11 company holidays
- Open sick time
- 100% covered Medical, Dental, Vision for employees
- 401k with match
- Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
- Paid professional development
- Leadership & growth opportunities
- Virtual company and team building events
The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $146,600 - 219,900 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.
System1’s headquarters is located in Marina del Rey, CA with additional offices in Bellevue, WA and Guelph, ON, Canada. Employees near office locations are returning to the office. Location-specific policies and available accommodations will be discussed during the interview process.
System1 allows fully-remote work in the following approved locations: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas. Prospective U.S. employees who live outside of any of these states will need to establish residency in one of the approved states prior to employment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
System1 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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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System1 Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are complemented by mental‑health programs, virtual care, and travel medical support. The breadth of health offerings indicates a comprehensive benefits foundation.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is clearly part of the package and emphasized across employer materials. This provides a meaningful long‑term savings component alongside core pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, company holidays, and open/paid sick days are highlighted, with notable parental leave also called out. The time‑off structure signals flexibility and support for taking time away when needed.
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The Company
What We Do
We are an omnichannel customer acquisition platform with offices throughout the US, Canada and Europe. System1 builds desktop and mobile apps, search engines, and online publications that empower consumers with information while respecting their privacy. We also operate brands that include CouponFollow, Startpage and MapQuest. System1 is a champion of AI technology, investing in the first legal AI called Vinny after the movie "My Cousin Vinny"!
Why Work With Us
Our growing team of over 200 people is an incredible cohort of engineers, product managers, data scientists, & buy- and sell-side ad/mar tech experts. Together, we have grown globally through Best-In-Class hiring and complimentary business acquisition, and we are JUST getting started.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid policy allows employees to work with their teams in the office and also remotely. Teams have decided what works best for them and the employees on their teams.
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