Principal Product Manager

DeepL GmbH; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on a mission to transform global communication through AI. They seek a Principal AI Product Manager to lead the development of cutting-edge products that enhance user experience and drive business impact. This role involves collaborating with talented teams, defining strategies, and managing the entire product lifecycle. Join a diverse and dynamic environment where your contributions will shape the future of language technology and connect cultures worldwide. If you're passionate about AI and product management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Diverse team with 90+ nationalities

Open communication and regular feedback

Hybrid work and flexible hours

Regular team events

Monthly Hack Fridays

30 days of annual leave

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Product Management, preferably in AI or machine learning.
• Experience with AI research teams and product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Define mission and strategy for AI product initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to translate user needs into development opportunities.

Skills

Product Management

Machine Learning

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in AI or related field

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

What sets us apart

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.

Meet the team behind this journey

You will own the definition and delivery of a technical roadmap on a product with more than 100 million users, on multiple platforms. You are analytical, customer focused, strategic, dive into the detail and love working with highly technical teams on complex problems. You will lead cross functional teams through the whole product lifecycle to deliver impact at scale.

We are seeking a talented Principal (AI) PM with Strong Product Management and Machine learning skills to help drive our LLM-centric product development.

As a Principal AI Product Manager, you will collaborate closely with members of the AI research team, designers, application & data engineers and other product managers to define product requirements, prioritise feature development, and manage delivery of key prototypes, end-to-end. You will be responsible for understanding the entire product stack from pre-training through to fine-tuning and evaluation.

Your responsibilities

• Define the mission, strategy and roadmap for new AI product initiatives at DeepL

• Lead a collaborative team process to translate user and business needs into development opportunities that drive impact

• Collaborate closely with AI research to understand the possibilities our LLM models could enable and align them with product opportunities.

• Own the product lifecycle from discovery to launch and driving measurable business impact

• Define metrics and KPIs to measure and report progress

• Ensure the maximum Return on Investment for all of your team’s efforts

• Communicate strategy, ideas and concepts clearly, aimed at the right audience, with the help of insight and data

• Lead and mentor 2 highly talented PM.

Qualities we look for

• 7+ years of experience as a Product Manager preferably in Al, machine learning, or a related field

• Experience working with AI research teams

• Strong understanding of technology, machine learning concepts, including pre-training, fine-tuning, and model evaluation.

• Experienced in driving the whole product lifecycle with impact – research, prototyping, iterative development and testing, launch, and continuous improvement

• Demonstrated success in managing complex technical projects and working closely with technical teams to deliver high-quality products

• Track record of building 0 to 1 products with high impact and ROI.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the help of insight and data

• Consistent in using qualitative and quantitative insights to define strategy, goals and roadmap

• Analytical and focused on solving problems elegantly but simply. You are able to analyze and break down large problems to a structured approach, with small measurable steps to achieve your goals

• Experienced working on a product at scale, with an international footprint

• Resilient and able to deal with uncertainty and constant change

• Fluent in English

What we offer

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.

• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.

• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.

• Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.

• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.

• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.

• Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer

You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.