Senior Technical Product Manager

At Prisma, we’re redefining how developers work with databases. If you’re fascinated by the cutting-edge data infrastructure powering companies like Twitter, Airbnb, and Facebook, but want the agility, ownership, and impact of a fast-moving startup, then Prisma is the place for you.

Backed by top-tier Silicon Valley investors like Amplify Partners, Kleiner Perkins, and IVP, our small, distributed team is making advanced database technology accessible to developers everywhere. Our open-source tools are trusted by over 400,000 developers each month, with a thriving community on Discord and GitHub, where we’ve earned 43,000+ GitHub Stars.

At the heart of our commercial offerings is Prisma Postgres, our flagship product designed to supercharge PostgreSQL with modern developer workflows, performance optimizations, and seamless scaling. Alongside it, Prisma Accelerate, and Studio, provide a world-class tookit for building with data.

By combining the power of open-source with cutting-edge commercial solutions, we’re shaping the future of databases, one developer at a time.

**What would you do at Prisma?**:
We’re looking for a Product Manager to join the team at Prisma and take ownership of critical areas of our developer-first database platform. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving the full lifecycle of product development, from identifying user problems to delivering impactful solutions that scale.

**What You’ll Do**:

- ** Understand users deeply**:Run research to uncover values, pain points, and unmet needs across our user base.
- ** Validate rigorously**:Test hypotheses and gather insights through interviews, prototypes, and experiments.
- ** Design for impact**:Explore and prioritize opportunities based on business and product KPIs.
- ** Shape solutions**:Collaborate on design, architecture, and developer experience to build clear, intuitive features.
- ** Lead execution**:Drive alignment across engineering, design, and marketing, ensuring quality and delivery at every step.
- ** Own the outcomes**:Track success, share learnings, and refine based on measurable results post-launch.

You’ll report to a senior product leader and work closely with a strong team of engineers. We’re looking for someone who’s analytical, user-obsessed, and ready to take real ownership. A technical background and an understanding of database technology will be a big advantage in being successful in this role.
- ** 3-5 years of experience** in product management, with developer-focused products or with a technical background
- ** Experience conducting user research** **activities**, including planning the research, running surveys and user interviews.
- ** Experience in database and backend technologies**, including TypeScript, databases and some familiarity with cloud services, APIs. Developer tooling is a plus.
- ** High standards for quality**, ensuring excellence while balancing **pragmatism, purpose, and a strong sense of agenc,**taking ownership, making thoughtful trade-offs, and driving meaningful impact. Able to clearly communicate and advocate for a perspective, to any audience.
- ** Strong communication skills in English**, both written and verbal—able to articulate complex ideas clearly, adapt messaging to different audiences, **give and receive constructive feedback effectively**, and foster collaboration across teams.
- ** You have a structured thought process**, approaching problems methodically and making well-reasoned decisions. **You plan effectively**, setting clear goals, anticipating challenges, and ensuring smooth execution while keeping stakeholders aligned.

**What's it like to work at Prisma?**:
You're likely to be a great fit for the team if you...
- **... have an ownership mindset.** You'll have an outsized impact on decisions and the way things are executed.
- **... stay nimble.** It's a startup, things change and you are ok with that. Be ready to re-calibrate often and stay flexible.
- **... be kind and collaborative.** Come in ready to share your ideas and listen to feedback.

**What's in it for you?**:
We put our people first. Strong pay, full flexibility, and benefits that make a difference. Take the time off that you need, grow your career, and do work that matters.
- ** A Fun and Supportive Team** that values collaboration, growth, and continuous learning.
- ** Competitive Base Salary and Stock Options**, including extended post-termination exercise windows.
- ** Fully Remote Work** with flexibility to work from anywhere within our required time zones. If you prefer an office environment, we provide access to a local co-working space for up to ten days per month.
- ** Generous Time Off**, including twenty-four days of paid vacation and paid sick leave.
- ** Parental Benefits**, including twenty weeks of fully paid parental leave and child sick leave.
- ** Sabbatical Leave**, with six weeks of fully paid time off after three years of continuous employment.
- ** Mental Health Support**, i