
The vector database powering AI applications
Pinecone is a leading vector database company headquartered in Civic Center, New York, specializing in high-performance vector search applications for AI and machine learning. With $138 million in funding from investors like Coatue Management and a growing customer base, Pinecone enables developers ...
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Pinecone • New York City
Pinecone is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the development of core database capabilities for AI applications. You'll collaborate with engineering and product teams to drive strategy and roadmap. This role requires a strong understanding of developer needs in the AI landscape.
You have 5+ years of experience in product management, ideally within the tech or database domain — you've successfully led product initiatives from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Your background includes a strong understanding of AI applications and the needs of developers, allowing you to empathize with users and translate their requirements into actionable product features.
You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales — you understand the importance of cohesive execution and can articulate product vision clearly to stakeholders. Your analytical mindset helps you make data-driven decisions, ensuring that product developments are backed by solid metrics and user feedback.
You are a proactive problem solver, always looking for ways to improve product performance, scalability, and user experience — you thrive in environments where you can take ownership and drive initiatives forward. Your entrepreneurial spirit allows you to navigate challenges and adapt to the evolving landscape of AI technology.
Experience with database technologies or vector databases is a plus, as is familiarity with AI development processes — you understand the competitive landscape and can identify opportunities for innovation. A background in software engineering or technical product management can enhance your ability to work closely with engineering teams.
As a Senior Product Manager at Pinecone, you will spearhead the development of core database capabilities, driving the strategy and roadmap to enhance performance and scalability — you will work closely with engineering teams to ensure high-quality execution and alignment with the company’s vision. Your role will involve conducting user research to understand the needs of AI developers, translating those insights into product requirements that guide the development process.
You will collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure that product launches are successful and that the value proposition is clearly communicated to potential customers — your ability to work cross-functionally will be key to driving product adoption and success in the market. You will also be responsible for defining metrics to measure the success of product initiatives, using data to inform future developments and improvements.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of Pinecone's database offerings, making transformative improvements that impact thousands of developers and their AI applications — your contributions will directly influence the company’s growth and success in the AI space.
Pinecone provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged and supported — you will be part of a talented team that is passionate about building cutting-edge technology. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to make AI knowledgeable and help developers build applications faster and more confidently.
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