Principal Product Manager, Gen AI Developer Tools

Anaconda is built to advance AI with open source at scale, giving builders and organizations the confidence to increase productivity. They are seeking a Principal Product Manager for GenAI Developer Tools to lead product strategy, conduct strategic research, and drive the development of tools that improve Python coding workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Lead product strategy and roadmap for Anaconda's Agentic Environment & Package Management initiatives, including MCP (Model Context Protocol) server development and AI tool integrations
• Conduct strategic research with enterprise customers, AI tool vendors, and the open-source community to identify critical integration points and partnership opportunities
• Drive the development and launch of tools and agents that improve the quality of Python vibe-coding
• Support strategic partnerships with top AI-enabled IDEs (Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, etc.) to ensure Anaconda integration becomes the default choice
• Define and execute on integration strategies that make Anaconda indispensable to AI coding workflows, preventing disintermediation of our package management platform
• Collaborate with engineering teams to build robust APIs, SDKs, and developer tools that enable seamless AI-to-Anaconda workflows
• Work closely with our enterprise customers in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government) to ensure our AI infrastructure meets their security and compliance requirements
• Partner with marketing and developer relations to drive adoption among the 50+ million Python developers globally
• Measure and optimize key metrics including developer adoption, enterprise package downloads, and AI tool integration usage
• Represent Anaconda at industry conferences, with partners, and in the broader AI/ML community

Requirements:

• 7+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years focused on developer tools, infrastructure, or platform products
• Deep, hands-on experience with AI coding tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, etc.) and understanding of their architecture and integration points
• Proven expertise in MCP (Model Context Protocol) development, A2A protocol, agentic systems, or similar AI-to-application integration technologies
• Ability to work closely with engineering teams on API design, system architecture, and implementation trade-offs
• Experience building and managing strategic technology partnerships, particularly with developer tool companies
• Track record of driving product adoption in developer communities, with demonstrated ability to balance open-source community needs with commercial objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Deep understanding of Python ecosystem, package management, and enterprise software development workflows
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• You embody our values of Clarity, Care and Candor
• You care deeply about fostering an environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences can flourish
• Direct experience building MCP servers or working with the Model Context Protocol ecosystem
• Previous experience at AI/ML infrastructure companies or developer tools startups
• Contributions to open-source projects, particularly in the Python, AI/ML, or developer tools space
• Experience with enterprise software sales cycles and understanding of how to build products that satisfy both individual developers and enterprise procurement
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and governance requirements for AI/ML workflows in regulated industries
• Experience with or knowledge of regulated industry requirements (financial services, healthcare, government) is highly valuable
• Published thought leadership on AI development workflows, developer experience, or related topics
• Experience navigating the transition from traditional to AI-augmented development workflows
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Experience working in an open-source, AI, or data science-oriented company