Principal Product Manager

Jobot; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

Flexible benefits

Job summary

A forward-thinking tech company in California seeks a seasoned Product Manager to shape product strategy and lead ML-powered product development. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, particularly with consumer-facing products, and will collaborate closely with executives to drive innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment, offering competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience with consumer-facing product development.
• Experience taking ML-powered products from concept through launch.
• Track record of building 0–1 products, not just iterations.

Responsibilities

• Shape ML and product strategy at a hyper-growth company.
• Build products that impact consumers.
• Work closely with executives on high-visibility initiatives.

Skills

Product management experience

Machine learning translation

Communication skills

Cross-functional alignment

Technical fluency in APIs and ML

Job description

Base pay range

$190,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

A Bit About Us

Our client is transforming one of the largest and most outdated industries by building modern, AI-powered products that improve everyday workflows. Backed by world-class investors, this company is on a mission to modernize a $200B+ industry with cutting-edge technology, intuitive design, and operational excellence. Their products sit at the intersection of machine learning, platform scalability, and consumer-facing applications—driving impact for both professionals and end users.

Why join us?

• Shape the foundational ML and product strategy at a hyper-growth company.
• Build 0–1 products that directly impact consumers, not just back-end platforms.
• Work closely with executives, engineering, and design on high-visibility initiatives.
• Join a culture of curiosity, ownership, and execution where data-driven decisions and creativity intersect.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits with flexibility to support your growth and lifestyle.

Job Details

• 5+ years of product management experience with consumer-facing product development (not just internal tools or consulting).
• Demonstrated experience taking ML-powered products from concept through launch.
• Strong ability to translate machine learning capabilities into real-world, customer-facing features.
• Proven record of driving alignment across engineering, data science, design, and operations.
• Track record of building 0–1 products, not just iterations on existing platforms.
• Technical fluency to engage in discussions on APIs, data pipelines, and ML model performance.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management and Marketing

Industries

• Software Development, Technology, Information and Internet, and Technology, Information and Media