Senior/Staff Product Manager, AI

Former founder with a proven track record of creating and shipping products from 0→1→10. 5+ years of product leadership (PM or entrepreneurial), including 2+ years building AI products. Experience with databases or other technical products with high scale, high performance needs. Deep knowledge of modern distributed systems and the data infrastructure ecosystem. Based in San Francisco, with strong ties to the local AI and developer community. Technical background (CS degree or equivalent developer experience strongly preferred). Ability to combine strategic thinking with tactical execution. Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Entrepreneurial, decisive, and comfortable navigating uncertainty. Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and problem-solving skills.

Define and drive AI product strategy in partnership with the co-founder and CTO. Lead 0->1 product development from inception through launch and adoption. Develop a deep understanding of target users, competitive landscape, and market trends. Build strong connections in the SF AI and developer community. Develop and execute strategic partnerships with AI companies and platforms. Work cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, and go-to-market teams. Define success metrics, run experiments, and iterate rapidly based on feedback.