Product Manager, Ad Serving & Dynamic Ad Insertion

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Posted: 2 months ago
2-4 years
New York City, New York, United States
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The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in video ad serving with strong product management fundamentals. You will work at the intersection of streaming video technology, advertising systems, and user experience—ensuring seamless ad delivery at scale while maintaining Apples high standards for quality and privacy. As a Product Manager, News & Video Ad Serving & Dynamic Ad Insertion, you will: Core Responsibilities * Lead the video ad serving architecture and roadmap, including SSAI/DAI systems, ad decisioning engines, creative delivery pipelines, and integration with streaming video infrastructure* Define product strategy for dynamic ad insertion across live and on-demand video content, ensuring accurate ad placement, seamless transitions, and optimal viewer experience* Drive technical requirements for ad pod management, competitive separation, frequency capping, and advanced targeting capabilities within the video ad serving stack* Partner with streaming video engineering teams to optimize ad break signaling, and client-player integration for both HLS and DASH protocols* Establish measurement and quality standards for video ad delivery, including ad start rates, completion rates, error tracking, quartile reporting, and latency monitoring* Collaborate with measurement and attribution teams to implement video standards, integration with verification vendors, and advertiser reporting capabilities* Work closely with campaign management teams to ensure video creative specifications, transcoding workflows, and ad serving capabilities support advertiser needs and industry standards* Coordinate with partner and infrastructure teams to ensure video ad delivery meets performance SLAs, scales globally, and handles peak traffic during live events* Create comprehensive technical documentation of video ad serving workflows, data flows, API specifications, and system architecture diagrams* Develop detailed product requirement documents (PRDs) with clearly defined acceptance criteria, user stories, and edge case handling for engineering teams* Build and maintain product roadmaps with prioritized feature development, technical debt management, and platform scalability initiatives* Communicate complex technical concepts to executive leadership, translating video ad serving performance into business impact and strategic recommendations
  • 5-7 years of product management experience with at least 2+ years focused specifically on video ad serving, dynamic ad insertion, or streaming video advertising technologies
  • Deep technical expertise in video ad serving fundamentals, including: Server-side ad insertion (SSAI) and client-side ad insertion (CSAI) architectures, Ad decisioning logic, waterfall optimization, VAST/VPAID standards and implementation, HLS and DASH streaming protocols, manifest manipulation, Video creative transcoding
  • Strong understanding of the video advertising ecosystem, including programmatic video, header bidding, private marketplaces (PMPs), and direct sales workflows
  • Technical proficiency to partner with engineering teams on API design, system architecture, and troubleshooting complex ad delivery issues
  • Experience with video ad quality metrics and monitoring, including ad start rates, VPAID error codes, buffering analysis, and third-party verification
  • Outstanding communication skills with ability to translate technical requirements for both engineering teams and business stakeholders
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Direct experience building or managing DAI systems for live streaming events (e.g., Sports) or premium on-demand video content
  • Hands-on experience with video ad measurement and attribution, including integration video measurement providers

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  • Knowledge of advanced video advertising capabilities such as: Interactive video ads, shoppable ad formats, addressable TV advertising, sequential messaging, creative optimization, ad pod optimization and dynamic creative insertion
  • Strong analytical and SQL skills for analyzing ad serving logs, debugging delivery issues, and identifying optimization opportunities
  • Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with ability to balance short-term execution with long-term strategic vision
  • Track record of influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority and building consensus across engineering, sales, and operations
  • Understanding of TV advertising workflows and how digital video fits within broader brand advertising strategies

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Apple Inc., formerly Apple Computer, Inc., is a Silicon Valley–based multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California. It designs, manufactures, and markets premium consumer electronics, software, and online services. Iconic products include the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, alongside services such as Apple Music, iCloud, Apple Pay, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, and the App Store. Operating systems now span iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS.

As of August 2025, Apple ranks #3 globally by market capitalization (≈ US $3.4 trillion) and reported FY 2024 revenue of US $391 billion. It remains the second‑largest smartphone maker and fourth‑largest PC vendor worldwide, while expanding into AI‑powered devices, sustainable technology solutions, and mixed‑reality platforms like the Apple Vision Pro.

For professionals exploring Apple India careers, the company offers opportunities across hardware, software, design, retail, and operations, with office hubs in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Gurugram. Apple’s interview process in India is known for its rigor, cultural fit focus, and innovation‑driven assessment — attracting engineers, designers, and business talent passionate about shaping future‑ready technology.

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