Product Manager - User Research & Experience

Epic • Full-time • Hybrid in San Jose, California, United States • $120,000 - $140,000 / year • 12h ago

Fast Facts

Epic is seeking a Product Manager focused on user research and experience to enhance digital reading for kids. This role is ideal for an entry-to-mid-level professional who is passionate about user needs and product development.

Responsibilities: Conduct user research, translate findings into product requirements, improve user flow, and bring innovative ideas to user experience design.

Skills: 2–5 years of product management experience, strong communication skills, comfortable with user interviews and workshops, and a willingness to engage in deep-dive research.

Qualifications: Experience in product management with a strong grasp of product methodology; startup experience is a bonus.

Location: This job is based in San Jose, California.

Compensation: $120000 - $140000 / Annually

About Epic

Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids, used by millions of children, families, and educators around the world. With a vast library of high-quality books and learning resources, we empower K–12 students to explore their interests, build literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. As we look to the future, Epic is reimagining what reading can be—more personalized, more interactive, and more accessible than ever before. We’re combining technology, storytelling, and education to shape the next generation of readers.

About the Role

We're looking for a Product Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Head of Products, this individual will play a critical role in supporting our cross-functional teams to build meaningful product experiences that delight our users and drive measurable impact. This role is ideal for an entry-to-mid-level product manager who thrives at the intersection of user needs, product development, and data-driven decision-making—and who is passionate about shaping the future of digital reading for kids.

Experience: 2–5 Years

The Vibe: A curious, gritty investigator who loves getting into the weeds with users.

The Role: You are the "voice of the user." You will spend your time "in the trenches" with students and teachers to understand their pain points before they even articulate them.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct deep user research and translate qualitative findings into product requirements.
Apply standard PM methodologies to improve user flow and engagement.
Bring innovative, "out of the box" ideas to the user experience design process.
Qualifications:
2–5 years of PM experience with a strong grasp of product methodology.
Strong communication skills; comfortable conducting interviews and workshops.
Willingness to "do the dirty work" of deep-dive research.
Bonus: startup experience.

Why Join Epic

Be part of a mission-driven company shaping how millions of children read and learn
Work on a product with real impact, global reach, and massive growth potential
Join a collaborative, passionate, and diverse team

Compensation: Total compensation ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 annually (including base salary and performance-based bonus), depending on experience and fit.