Aura

Senior Product Manager, Child Safety

Boston, MA
May 15, 2025
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Job Description

Aura is on a mission to create a safer internet.  In a world where our lives are increasingly online, Aura's category-defining suite of intelligent digital safety products help millions of customers protect themselves against digital threats, and that number is growing rapidly.  This is an exciting phase at Aura, and our team of over 400 people worldwide is guided by a leadership slate that's successfully grown startups into multi-billion dollar organizations. 

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Product Manager, Child Safety
Location: Remote (USA); Eastern Time Zone preferred

About the Role:

Aura is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Product Manager to join our high-growth team. In this role, you will play a critical role in the development and delivery of AI-powered solutions to help parents and kids navigate the physical, mental, emotional challenges of growing up in an online world. You will be responsible for key aspects of the product lifecycle, working closely with clinical psychology experts, engineering, design, and data science to deliver innovative solutions that address critical needs in the realm of child online safety and emotional well being. This role demands a strong product management background, a deep desire to understand and tackle the challenges facing children, teens, and parents in the digital age, and a passion for creating impactful and ethical technology.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the product strategy and roadmap for Aura's Child Safety & Online Balance product line, aligning with the company's mission and business objectives.
     

  • Manage key phases of the product development lifecycle from concept development and requirements definition to launch, adoption, and iteration.
     

  • Collaborate with clinical, engineering, design, and AI/ML teams to translate product requirements into technical specifications and ensure successful implementation of AI-powered features.
     

  • Work closely with Aura's team of clinical psychologists to:

    • Incorporate insights from child development and mental health research into product design

    • Ensure product features are age-appropriate and promote positive online behavior

    • Develop tools and resources that support parents in having constructive conversations with their children about online safety

    • Validate product features and messaging to minimize potential harm and maximize positive impact 

  • Contribute to the development of features that utilize Aura Intelligence to monitor online behavior, detect potential risks, and provide insights to parents while respecting child privacy

  • Work with research and UX teams to deeply understand the needs of parents and children, incorporating user feedback and insights into product development.
     

  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and identify areas for improvement.
     

  • Stay abreast of the latest research, trends, and best practices in child online safety, AI, and related fields.
     

  • Support the representation of the Child Safety product line to internal and external stakeholders.
     

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
     

  • 5+ years of product management experience, with a focus on products related to family safety, child safety, or a related domain.  

  • Strong understanding of the online safety landscape and the challenges facing children and families.
     

  • Experience working with AI/ML technologies and a solid understanding of their application in product development.
     

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
     

  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.  

  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
     

  • A strong passion for creating products that protect children and empower families.
     

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
     

  • Experience working with products that involve privacy considerations and ethical AI.
     

  • Familiarity with relevant regulations and guidelines related to child online privacy (e.g., COPPA).
     

  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
     

Aura is committed to offering a generous package to support our employees in all aspects of their life in and out of work. Our packages offer competitive pay, generous health and wellness benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave and much more! Anticipated pay range for this position is $175,000 – 200,000, but may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location.

Aura is proud to be an equal employment workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any protected category. Beyond equal employment opportunity, Aura is committed to being an inclusive community where all feel welcome.

Aura is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

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