3+ years of product management experience, ideally in a startup environment Technical background — either through a software engineering background, hands-on development experience, or meaningful experience working on technical products such as developer tools, infrastructure, or APIs Deep customer orientation — you've spent real time with customers, you know how to uncover pain points, and you can turn those conversations into product direction Proven ability to own a product end-to-end: not just writing specs, but driving the full cycle from idea to launch to adoption Strong technical foundation — you can read code, understand system architecture, and have meaningful conversations with engineers without needing a translator AI Mindset, you’re comfortable adopting AI tools and being in the bleeding edge, you’re constantly looking for ways to become more productive with AI Data-driven mindset — you know how to instrument a product, design experiments, and use data to sharpen decisions Exceptional communication skills — you can write clearly, run tight meetings, and influence without authority Startup DNA — comfortable with fast iteration, shifting priorities, and wearing multiple hats Bonus Points Experience working on B2B or enterprise products Experience with AI/ML products is a strong plus — especially familiarity with LLMs, code generation, or developer productivity tooling You've shipped products that integrate with IDEs, CI/CD pipelines, or code review workflows You have experience with PLG (product-led growth) motion Background in software engineering or experience as a technical lead
