At Compass, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. Founded in 2012, we’re revolutionizing the real estate industry with our end-to-end platform that empowers residential real estate agents to deliver exceptional service to seller and buyer clients.
We’re seeking a Staff Product Manager to own SEO across traditional and agentic search platforms. This role will drive the end-to-end SEO product development lifecycle for the fastest growing website in real estate - Compass.com - including setting strategic vision, roadmap execution, organizational evangelism, and success frameworks. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, operates seamlessly between tactical details and executive storytelling, and has an insatiable growth mindset.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute on the product strategy and roadmap for organic growth, leading the full SEO product lifecycle from ideation through development to launch
- Maintain SEO hygiene and champion search-first architecture across partner engineering teams on consumer experience, data, and security
- Lead quarterly and ongoing planning processes in partnership with engineering, ensuring alignment on priorities and delivery goals
- Establish success metrics and robust analytical capabilities to guide efforts with data driven and competitive insights
- Serve as our in-house subject matter expert on all things search, from the nuances of Google’s algorithm to growth opportunities in agentic platforms like ChatGPT
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of SEO product management experience on a large-scale consumer marketplace
- Strong technical foundation, with the ability to work closely with engineers
- Experience working across multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver results
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts
- Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate ambiguous challenges into structured, executable plans
Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $210,600-$231,700; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonuses and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits. Base pay is based on market location. Minimum wage for the position will always be met.
Perks that You Need to Know About:
Participation in our incentive programs (which may include eligible cash, equity, or commissions). Plus paid vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and recharge leave; medical, tele-health, dental and vision benefits; 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); commuter program; life and disability insurance; Maven (a support system for new parents); Carrot (fertility benefits); UrbanSitter (caregiver referral network); Employee Assistance Program; and pet insurance.
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of SEO product management experience on a large-scale consumer marketplace
- Strong technical foundation, with the ability to work closely with engineers
- Experience working across multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver results
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts
- Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate ambiguous challenges into structured, executable plans
Compass Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Compass and has not been reviewed or approved by Compass.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as comprehensive, with some noting fully paid dependent coverage and solid plan options. Wellness resources and assistance programs further support overall health needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is characterized as generous for both birthing and non-birthing parents, supporting time at home. Company policies also reference family medical leave.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match alongside an employee stock purchase plan and equity grants adds long-term financial value. These elements broaden total rewards beyond base pay.
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What We Do
A real estate company with a purpose; we are building the first modern real estate platform, pairing the industry’s top talent with technology to make the search and sell experience intelligent and seamless.
Why Work With Us
We are a tech company reinventing the space. To lead the industry requires the smartest tools built by the brightest minds across engineering, design, and strategy. Through our proprietary platform, Compass is changing how agents and clients navigate the process of finding or selling a home. Join our team today!
