AI Database Developer Lead

Database Transformation Specialist

Pinecone empowers developers to build AI applications with cutting-edge search and database technology. Our fully managed vector database facilitates seamless integration of vector search into AI applications.

As a Product Manager on the database team, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define next-generation vector database capabilities, driving transformative improvements in performance, scalability, efficiency, and search quality.

The ideal candidate is passionate about understanding developer needs in the dynamic AI landscape, empathizing with AI developers, and defining database requirements that meet their needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead core database capability development from concept through launch, ensuring high-quality execution and alignment with strategic vision.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer success teams to ensure cohesive product messaging and effective go-to-market strategies.
• Collect user feedback to inform product strategy and identify new opportunities for innovation.
• Define and prioritize product requirements based on target user personas and market research.
• Forecast timelines and communicate product strategy and deliverables to company leadership.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in product management of technical products with at least 3 years working on highly technical SaaS or cloud infrastructure products.
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Strong empirical, data-driven approach to deployment and decision-making.

Bonus Points

• Demonstrated success in an unstructured environment.
• A passion for databases and/or search.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Experience building cloud software infrastructure.