Product Talk Reddit Product Lead on Driving the Future of AI Search and Health Tech
Jul 18, 2025
Rachel Miller, Product Lead for Search Experience at Reddit, is on a mission to enhance digital tools for millions. She shares her journey in transforming Reddit's search functionality and emphasizes user-centered design. Rachel tackles the balance between innovation and user expectations while discussing the internal challenges product managers face in organizations. She also highlights the importance of leveraging tech for social good, advocating for skilled volunteering to create impactful change. Join her as she empowers others to drive meaningful advancements in technology.
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Understanding Search Experience
- The search experience includes backend ranking and user-facing elements like the search box and results page design.
- It focuses on helping users navigate Reddit's vast content effectively.
Balancing Change and Improvement
- People often resist change but appreciate improvements to search functionality.
- Reddit's goal is to help users find content within Reddit rather than via external search engines like Google.
Rachel's Product Management Journey
- Rachel transitioned from computer science to product management after discovering her passion through diverse roles at a startup.
- This path led her to her current role at Reddit where she's been for about five years.