Principal Product Manager, CTV App Security & Data Intelligence

Principal Product Manager, CTV App Security & Data Intelligence

About the Role

Pixalate is seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead our Connected TV (CTV) App Security and Data Intelligence product suite. You'll drive strategy, development, and GTM execution for products protecting the rapidly growing CTV advertising ecosystem from sophisticated fraud schemes, device/app spoofing, SSAI manipulation, and invalid traffic. This highly technical role requires deep expertise in CTV platforms, programmatic advertising, fraud detection architectures, and analyzing massive datasets to identify emerging CTV threats.

As CTV ad spend exceeds $30 billion, your work will be critical in establishing trust and transparency in this high-growth channel.

Remote position based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive product strategy and roadmap for CTV app security and data intelligence platform across Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, and emerging platforms
• Build deep expertise in CTV fraud: app/device spoofing, bundle ID fraud, bot-driven fraud, SSAI exploitation, and proxy IVT
• Work with vast CTV data (billions of monthly programmatic ad impressions, millions of apps, 300+ million OTT devices) to identify fraud patterns; use SQL extensively to analyze and validate detection algorithms
• Partner with data scientists and PhD-level engineers on CTV-specific fraud detection algorithms and machine learning models
• Monitor CTV fraud landscape including 500K+ daily fraud sources and emerging attack vectors
• Own pricing, packaging, and GTM strategy for advertisers, publishers, DSPs, and SSPs; establish Pixalate as CTV security thought leader
• Build relationships with CTV platforms, media buyers, industry analysts, and trade publications; represent Pixalate at IAB Tech Lab, MRC, TAG, and CTV-specific initiatives
• Ensure products meet MRC accreditation standards for Sophisticated Invalid Traffic (SIVT) detection on CTV
• Perform market research with CTV ecosystem participants to evaluate highest ROI opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Engineering, Math, Physics, or related quantitative/technical field
• 3-5+ years B2B SaaS product management experience in ad tech, CTV, fraud detection, or verification products
• Deep understanding of CTV ecosystem including major platforms (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung), app stores, and streaming services
• Strong knowledge of CTV fraud types and programmatic advertising (SSPs, DSPs, CTV supply chain)
• Very comfortable with SQL and querying data warehouses to analyze CTV traffic patterns and fraud indicators
• Understanding of CTV-specific technologies: Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI), VAST/VPAID, Open Measurement SDK, Device Attestation
• Familiarity with ad fraud detection methodologies, machine learning for fraud detection, and MRC standards
• Excellence in writing technical PRDs and security product specifications for ad tech
• Exceptional communication skills for technical and business audiences; experience with ad tech platforms and industry organizations
• Extremely analytical mindset with passion for challenging the status quo in ad verification

Preferred Qualifications

• CTV advertising, programmatic media buying/selling, or ad verification experience
• Background in ad tech platforms (DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges)
• Video advertising standards, brand safety, viewability, and ad fraud prevention experience
• Track record of CTV fraud reports, research publications, or speaking engagements
• Experience with device manufacturers, OTT platforms, or streaming services
• High-growth ad tech startup experience

About Pixalate

We're the leader in fraud detection and privacy compliance for digital advertising, protecting billions in ad spend for Fortune 500 brands and major ad platforms. As fraudsters increasingly use AI to create sophisticated attacks, we're building the next generation of AI-powered detection systems to stay ahead. Our platform has been used to unearth multiple high-profile criminal and illegal surveillance cases, including:

• Pixalate was recently recognized by UNICEF as a Key Innovator for protecting children’s online privacy. & UNICEF Global Compliance Tech case study
• Gizmodo: An iCloud Feature Is Enabling a $65 Million Scam, New Research Says
• Adweek: A 7-Figure Ad Fraud Scheme Running on Roku Underlines Murkiness of CTV
• Washington Post: Your kids’ apps are spying on them
• Pro Publica: Porn, Piracy, Fraud: What Lurks Inside Google’s Black Box Ad Empire
• ABC7 News: The State of Children's Privacy Online
• NBC News: How many apps are tracking your children

Our team of lawyers, data scientists, engineers, economists, and researchers spans globally with presence in California, New York, Washington, DC, London, and Singapore.

Our Culture

We believe in small teams that produce high output. Slack is a way of life and short emails are encouraged. We value a fearless attitude and bold ideas. Chess players do well here. Titles don't mean much - you attain respect by producing results. Everyone's a data addict and analytical thinker who thrives on collaboration.

What We Offer

At Pixalate, you will have the opportunity to work on pioneering technologies alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you're passionate about building products that protect millions of users and thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, you'll fit right in.

• The opportunity to shape CTV security strategy in one of the fastest-growing channels in digital advertising
• A Competitive Compensation Package
• Monthly Internet Reimbursement
• Casual, Remote Work Environment
• Flexible Hours
• Opportunity for Advancement and Professional Development
• Fun Annual Team Events
• Being part of a high-performing global team that wants to win and have fun doing it

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