Staff/Principal Product Manager, Database at Pinecone

Are you ready to help make artificial intelligence truly knowledgeable? At Pinecone, we are the leading vector database provider, empowering over 9,000 customers to build high-performance AI applications at scale. With $138 million in funding from top-tier investors like Andreessen Horowitz and ICONIQ, we are looking for a visionary leader to join our team and help shape the future of AI infrastructure.

What you bring

As a Staff or Principal Product Manager on our database team, you will play a pivotal role in defining the next generation of our vector database capabilities. This full-time, remote position requires a deep technical background and a passion for solving complex challenges in the AI landscape. You will take ownership of our product roadmap while working alongside our engineering teams to improve performance, scalability, and search quality. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development of core database features from initial concept through to final launch.
• Partnering with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to ensure our product messaging and go-to-market strategies are perfectly aligned.
• Gathering and analyzing user feedback to identify new opportunities for innovation and to prioritize our product requirements.

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate who possesses a strong data-driven mindset and the ability to thrive in an unstructured environment. You should have at least 7 years of experience in product management for technical products, with a minimum of 3 years specifically focused on SaaS or cloud infrastructure. A degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required, and we highly value candidates who have a genuine passion for databases or search technologies. Proficiency in English is essential, as is the ability to communicate complex strategies to company leadership effectively.

What we offer

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. Our benefits package is designed to provide security and flexibility for you and your family.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Equity compensation to ensure you share in our success.
• 401k retirement planning.
• Flexible working hours and paid time off.
• Generous maternity and paternity leave policies.
• Annual company retreats to connect with your colleagues.
• A dedicated home office budget to ensure you have the right setup for remote work.

How to Apply

If you are excited about the prospect of building the foundation for the next wave of AI applications, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to our team to share your background and why you are the right fit for this role. We look forward to reviewing your application.