Own and optimize the end-to-end product and software development lifecycle (from idea to deployment) for AI-powered features
Integrate and orchestrate state-of-the-art AI models (image, video, text) into reliable, user-facing workflows
Identify friction points in current processes and tooling, and implement improvements that measurably increase team velocity
Collaborate with product leaders to refine problem statements, requirements, and success metrics for new features and experiments
Define, run, and analyze experiments to validate product ideas and drive customer and business outcomes
Establish lightweight, effective practices for testing, monitoring, and maintaining AI-enabled features in production
Mentor and coach engineers to uplevel their skills in shipping quickly, working with AI, and owning outcomes end to end
Contribute to and influence technical architecture, coding standards, and best practices for AI deployment
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., product, design, operations) to ensure solutions align with real-world workflows and needs

Proven experience as a PDLC/ SDLC Manager or a similar role, with a track record of shipping production features end to end
Deep expertise in the modern JavaScript ecosystem, specifically Node.js and React.js (including React Query and Tailwind CSS)
Demonstrated ability to manage and improve the product/software development lifecycle, from idea and specification through to deployment and iteration
Evidence of increasing team or organizational velocity (e.g., reducing cycle times, improving deployment frequency, streamlining workflows)
Solid understanding of cloud-based architectures and services (e.g., AWS or equivalent), and familiarity with modern DevOps practices
Experience designing and running experiments, and using data to inform product and technical decisions
Strong mentoring and coaching skills, with experience helping other engineers grow and ship more effectively
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, comfortable working closely with product, design, and non-technical stakeholders
A product-minded, ownership-driven mindset, with the ability to balance speed, quality, and impact in a fast-paced, high-autonomy environment

B2B contract
Fully Remote Role
Work on cutting-edge AI products used by professional creative and production teams
High-impact senior IC role with real ownership from idea to deployment and clear visibility to leadership
Fast-paced environment optimized for shipping quickly, learning from real users, and iterating in production
Opportunity to design and improve modern PDLC/SDLC practices specifically for AI-enabled products
Hands-on access to state-of-the-art image, video, and text models, with freedom to experiment and innovate
Strong culture of mentorship, learning, and skill development across engineering and product disciplines

AI Principal Product Manager

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