Associate Product Manager, University Graduate, 2027 Start

Socket.dev; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Google seeks a Product Manager in Mountain View to guide products from concept to launch, translating user needs into executable plans and working with engineering, marketing, and UX teams.

You will collaborate across regions and functions, deliver technical presentations, and contribute to product strategies with a focus on scalable, user-centered solutions.

Individual pay varies; US range is 116k to 165k plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience.
• Internship or TA experience in product management or software development.
• Experience leading entrepreneurial efforts and cross-functional relationships.
• Experience delivering technical presentations to audiences.

Responsibilities

• Understand markets and user requirements in depth.
• Launch products and features and iterate quickly.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Legal, and UX on technologies.
• Develop innovative solutions across regions and functions.

Skills

Entrepreneurial experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical presentation skills

English fluency

Education

Degree in Product Management, CS, Engineering, Data Science, Math or Stats, or equivalent

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Programming languages

Data analysis tools

Pricing/modeling

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or graduated from a degree program within Product Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Internship or Teaching Assistant experience in product management, software development or a similar technical field.
• Experience leading entrepreneurial efforts or outreach within organizations while building cross-functional relationships.
• Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations to an audience through internships, coursework, or extracurriculars.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with methodologies aimed to drive product development and delivery.
• Experience applying AI/ML concepts to build products or features through relevant internship, capstone projects, or other academic work.
• Technical experience with programming languages, data analysis, business case/modeling, pricing, or design.
• Ability to start full-time in the primary cohort onboarding cycle between April and August 2026.
• Ability to communicate in English fluently to support cross-functional business relationships in the region.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, investigative, and critical thinking skills.

About the job:

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.

One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.

Google aims to build products that organize the world's information and make it universally accessible to our users. As a Product Manager at Google, you could be working on new technologies, platforms, consumer facing products, and/or enterprise systems. The end goal will be to match you with the team that best aligns with your interests, experience, and where you will have the most impact.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $116000 - $165000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Understand markets and user requirements in depth.
• Launch products and features, test their performance, and iterate quickly.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Marketing, Legal, and UX on technologies.
• Develop innovative solutions to problems by collaborating as needed across regions, product areas, and functions.