Head of Product

Bluesky’s mission is to transition the social web from platforms to protocols, and we’re building a federated social network where users have more power.

As the Head of Product, you’ll be shaping the future of the Bluesky app. This is the perfect role for someone who is insatiably curious, obsessed with the user experience, data & results driven, and excited to dive into the quickly changing world of consumer social. You will lead a tight-knit team in a fast-paced environment, balancing product innovation with the practicalities of limited resources and rapid execution.

Responsibilities:

• Drive our product vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with Bluesky's mission and business goals
• Prioritize and plan product initiatives based on user needs, market trends, and business impact
• Oversee the full product lifecycle from ideation to launch
• Gather qualitative and quantitative data to identify user pain points and opportunities for growth
• Define and track key metrics, leading iterative cycles to continuously improve user experience and engagement
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, community, and external parties
• Collaborate closely with the leadership team to align product roadmap with company vision and priorities
• Balance innovation with platform stability, protocol compatibility, and scalability needs
• Mentor and develop team members, building a high-performing product team

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a role leading product in consumer social or community platforms, minimum 8 years of industry experience
• Previous engineering experience
• Experience working on a small, scrappy team with limited resources
• A solid understanding of design principles, technical capabilities, and constraints
• Ability to prioritize and sequence work based on user impact and engineering complexity
• Demonstrated success in aligning product roadmaps with growth objectives
• Excellent communication & collaboration skills
• Data & results driven approach to problem-solving
• Experience with rapid prototyping, testing, and iterative development
• Enthusiasm about social technologies and a curiosity about emerging trends in consumer social

We’re a fully remote team, but an overlap of working hours with PST is required. For full-time roles we offer health, dental, and vision insurance. If you are a motivated self-starter who thrives in a supportive yet fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.