Principal Product Manager - ClickHouse Cloud (Remote - UK)

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, remote-friendly work environment

Employer contributions toward healthcare

Stock options and equity opportunities

Flexible time off and generous vacation policy

$500 home office setup allowance

Opportunities to participate in global gatherings

Job summary

A leading tech company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead the strategy and development of a cloud-native database platform. You will collaborate with engineering and customer teams, prioritize product roadmaps, and define features that enhance performance and scalability. With 8+ years of experience in product management, the ideal candidate should have a strong background in cloud-based SaaS products and excellent communication skills. This position offers a flexible, remote-friendly work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of product management experience in cloud-based SaaS.
• Experience with distributed systems or real-time analytics.
• Proven track record in delivering database replication features.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the product roadmap for cloud-native database capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering to prioritize database improvements.
• Engage with customers to guide product decisions.

Skills

Product management experience

Understanding of database systems

Hands-on SQL experience

Leadership skills

Cross-functional influence

Excellent communication abilities

Tools

ClickHouse

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Snowflake

BigQuery

Redshift

Job description

Principal Product Manager - ClickHouse Cloud (Remote - UK)

As Principal Product Manager, you will lead the strategy, development, and delivery of a cloud‑native database platform used globally by enterprise customers. You will work closely with engineering, design, and customer teams to define and prioritize product roadmaps, delivering features that enhance performance, scalability, and reliability. This role offers the opportunity to shape a product that supports distributed, high‑performance analytics and empowers users to gain actionable insights from large datasets. You will engage directly with customers, translate technical concepts into actionable product plans, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Your work will influence the evolution of the platform and play a critical role in driving adoption, satisfaction, and innovation in a fast‑growing, technically complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the product roadmap for cloud‑native database capabilities, including replication, distributed query execution, fault tolerance, storage tiering, and schema evolution
• Collaborate with engineering to prioritize improvements to the core database engine, storage layer, and query optimizer
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to gather insights and feedback that guide product decisions
• Partner with design, marketing, operations, and sales teams to support feature launches and contribute to positioning and messaging
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success
• Act as the primary point of contact for product‑related communications, managing expectations and providing updates to stakeholders

Requirements

• 8+ years of product management experience, with a strong background in cloud‑based SaaS products
• Deep understanding of database systems, distributed systems, or real‑time analytics platforms
• Hands‑on experience with SQL and familiarity with query execution, indexing, partitioning, and performance tuning
• Experience with databases such as ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift
• Knowledge of modern data infrastructure, including data lakes, ETL pipelines, CDC, and data orchestration frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to work on low‑level technical topics, including schema management, query planning, and storage engines
• Proven track record in delivering features such as database replication, consistency models, and backup/restore workflows
• Strong leadership and cross‑functional influence skills in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Bonus: experience with open‑source technologies or prior startup experience

Benefits

• Flexible, remote‑friendly work environment within the United Kingdom
• Employer contributions toward healthcare
• Stock options and equity opportunities
• Flexible time off and generous vacation policy
• $500 home office setup allowance for remote employees
• Opportunities to participate in global gatherings and company‑wide offsites
• The chance to help shape company culture as an early team member