Product Manager, Identity

Samba is a media intelligence company. We know what the world is watching, reading, and thinking about — in real time, at scale, across every screen. Our data exists with the consent of over a billion people, organized into the most complete picture of consumer attention ever built. The biggest brands in the world use that picture to make smarter decisions. We think it’s the most interesting data asset on the planet, because it’s the most culturally relevant.  Samba is seeking a Product Manager to own our identity infrastructure and data connectivity strategy. You'll be responsible for how we connect, resolve, and activate identifiers across our proprietary TV viewership data, web behavioral data, third-party assets (both partners and clients) and the evolving identity landscape. This role sits at the foundation of everything we do—enabling precise audience targeting, accurate measurement, and seamless data interoperability across platforms. Identity is the connective tissue of modern advertising. Our clients need to reach the right audiences with precision and measure outcomes accurately—all while respecting privacy. You'll ensure Samba's identity infrastructure is robust, future-proof, and positioned to unlock the full value of our first-party viewership and behavioral data in a post-cookie world.   Samba is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.   Samba may collect personal information directly from you, as a job applicant, Samba may also receive personal information from third parties, for example, in connection with a background, employment or reference check, in accordance with the applicable law. For further details, please see Samba's Applicant Privacy Policy. For residents of the EU , Samba Inc. is the data controller. country: US all locations: [New York City, New York San Francisco, California] commitment: International Full Time Employee department: Product location: New York City, New York team: Product Management Office WHAT YOU'll DO : Own the product roadmap for identity resolution, graph management, and cross-platform identifier strategies Define requirements for identity onboarding, matching, and activation workflows based on client needs, privacy standards, and technical constraints Work cross-functionally with engineering, data science, sales, and client success teams to prioritize identity capabilities that unlock new revenue and improve match rates Stay ahead of industry shifts in identity—from deprecation of third-party cookies to emerging standards like Unified ID 2.0, RampID, and clean room integrations Balance innovation in deterministic and probabilistic matching techniques against scalability, accuracy, and compliance requirements Translate complex identity concepts into clear product specifications and client-facing value propositions WHO YOU ARE: 3+ years of product management experience in ad tech, data platforms, or identity-focused products Deep understanding of identity resolution methodologies, graph theory, data onboarding, and privacy-compliant matching techniques Experience shipping identity products or working with identity providers, data clean rooms, or audience platforms Track record of executing—not just strategizing—in fast-moving, data-intensive environments Ability to influence without authority across technical, legal, and commercial stakeholders Hustler mentality: you get things done and know how to navigate the ambiguity of a shifting identity ecosystem