Senior Product Manager, Ads Exchange

About Life360

Life360’s mission is to keep people close to the ones they love. Our category-leading mobile app, Tile tracking devices, and Pet GPS tracker empower members to protect the people, pets, and things they care about most with a range of services, including location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection with emergency dispatch. Life360 serves approximately 102.4 million monthly active users (MAU), as of June 30, 2026, across more than 180 countries. Life360 delivers peace of mind and enhances everyday family life with seamless coordination for all the moments that matter, big and small. By continuing to innovate and deliver for our customers, we have become a household name and the must-have mobile-based membership for families (and those friends who are basically family). Life360 has more than 500 (and growing!) remote-first employees. For more information, please visit life360.com. Life360 is a Remote First company, which means a remote work environment will be the primary experience for all employees. All positions, unless otherwise specified, can be performed remotely (within the US and Canada) regardless of any specified location above. We are AI Native

We are building an AI native company where AI is an integral part of how we build and operate. AI tool usage during interviews varies by role. You may be asked to demonstrate proficiency with AI tools, discuss how you leverage AI, or complete interview exercises without AI assistance. Your Recruiter will provide clear guidance as you move through the interview process. Undisclosed use of AI not previously discussed with or approved by your Recruiter may impact your candidacy. About The Team

Life360 is building the family ads platform, and the Ads Operating Group is where that business gets built. We are a combined org spanning Product, Ads Sales & Marketing and Ads R&D, with a mandate to grow a high-value, privacy-safe ads business at the intersection of location intelligence and family life. The Product team moves fast, operates with a builder's mindset, and is creating infrastructure, partnerships, and revenue that didn't exist before. This role sits at the center of that build, connecting what we make to how we win in the market. About the Job

We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to own and scale our programmatic advertising exchange and SSP capabilities within Life360’s growing Ads business. This role combines deep operational ownership, strategic product leadership, and hands-on collaboration across Engineering, Programmatic, Sales, and Partner teams. You will be the primary product owner responsible for the stability, performance, and evolution of our exchange. This includes managing day-to-day exchange operations, guiding backlog and roadmap execution, partnering closely with Engineering on delivery, and working directly with supply and demand partners to drive optimization and growth. You will also own Ad Quality, both on the Exchange and on the L360 app. You will balance short-term operational needs and revenue impact with long-term platform scalability, reliability, and market competitiveness. This is a highly cross-functional role in a fast-moving, technically complex environment. Success requires comfort with ambiguity, strong judgment in prioritization, and the ability to align diverse stakeholders around clear product direction. For candidates based in the US, the salary range for this position is $137,000 to $200,000 USD. For candidates based out of Canada, the salary range for this position is $158,500 to $185,000 CAD. We take into consideration an individual's background, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience in determining final salary. Base pay may also vary based on geographic location, with US work locations falling into one of three geographic tiers.

Total compensation is inclusive of equity compensation in the form of

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits. What You’ll Do

Own exchange operations and performance by serving as the primary product owner for exchange-related issues, integrations, and reliability, ensuring ongoing stability and rapid resolution of incidents in partnership with Engineering and Programmatic stakeholders. Provide strategic product leadership by defining and maintaining the product vision and roadmap for programmatic and exchange offerings, aligning priorities with company goals, market trends, and leadership direction. Drive monetization and exchange optimization by applying expertise in supply and demand dynamics, auction mechanics, pricing, formats, and partner mix to improve performance and scalability. Own and evolve programmatic integrations across OpenRTB, Prebid (client and server), and Google Open Bidding, ensuring high-quality bid flow, measurement, and partner performance across Web, Mobile, and CTV. Manage product-related partner relationships by supporting SSP, DSP, and technology integrations, troubleshooting complex issues, driving post-integration optimization, and acting as an internal advocate for partner needs and constraints. Drive future-looking platform investments by evaluating industry shifts, including AI-driven buying and selling protocols, ensuring Life360 remains well-positioned as the ad tech ecosystem evolves. Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Business Development teams to ensure alignment, clear communication, and effective execution. What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience in Product Management within AdTech, with deep familiarity with programmatic advertising, SSPs, exchanges, and supply and demand dynamics. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience required; advanced degree is a plus. Deep familiarity with programmatic advertising and standards, including OpenRTB, Prebid (client-side and server-side), and Google Open Bidding (including troubleshooting, optimization, and integration best practices). Experience working with header bidding and auction dynamics (latency, timeouts, bid caching, floors, demand routing, identity/consent signals, and win-rate optimization) across Web, Mobile, and CTV. Proven track record of owning complex, high-scale platforms where operational excellence, reliability, and monetization are critical to business success. Strong ability to lead in ambiguous, fast-changing environments, balancing short-term operational needs with long-term strategic goals. Experience working closely with Engineering teams on technically complex systems, including backlog ownership, sprint execution, and tradeoff decision-making. Demonstrated success collaborating across cross-functional teams such as Programmatic, Sales, Partnerships, Marketing, Finance, and Legal. Ability to assess business and revenue impact quickly, prioritize effectively, and drive clear decisions during incidents and high-pressure situations. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and align both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with comfort using data to guide prioritization, optimization, and strategic planning. Experience representing a company externally with partners and at industry events, and staying current on market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies. Our Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees). We offer life and disability as well as supplemental plans for medical and dental for Canadian employees. 401(k) plan with company matching program in the US and RRSP with DPSP plan for Canadian employees. Paid parental leave Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well-being Generous time off: flexible PTO, companywide holidays throughout the year plus summer and winter shutdowns Learning & Development programs Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment. Free Life360 Platinum Membership Tile trackers Life360 Values

Our company’s mission driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference Be a Good Person - We have a team of high integrity people you can trust. Be Direct With Respect - We communicate directly, even when it’s hard. Members Before Metrics - We focus on building an exceptional experience for families. High Intensity, High Impact - We do whatever it takes to get the job done. Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful.

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying! #LI-Remote ____________________________________________________________________________