Principal Product Manager, Security

ClickHouse; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment - remote‑or‑

Healthcare

Equity in the company

Time off

Home office setup

Global Gatherings

Job summary

ClickHouse in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Product Manager with a strong security background to define and execute product strategy for security offerings. You will lead cross-functional teams to deliver robust, secure database products from conception through launch.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in B2B SaaS product management, deep database security knowledge, and IAM expertise. This role offers a flexible, remote-friendly environment with opportunities for growth and impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in product management in B2B SaaS with a strong security focus.
• Deep knowledge of database security principles and best practices.
• Experience with IAM concepts and security certifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and evangelize the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for security features.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, sales, and marketing to deliver secure products.
• Translate security requirements into clear specifications and user stories.
• Prioritize backlog and manage trade-offs to maximize business value.
• Lead product launches, GTM strategy, and sales enablement.
• Monitor product performance and iterate based on data and feedback.
• Act as security subject matter expert across the organization.

Skills

Product management

Security products

B2B SaaS

Market research

Stakeholder collaboration

Program management

Security engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager with a strong background in security to join our dynamic team. This role will be crucial in defining and executing the product strategy for our security offerings, ensuring our products are robust, reliable, and secure, and that they meet the evolving needs of our customers. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of database security, networking, and identity management, and will be adept at navigating the complexities of product development from conception to launch.

What You Will Do

• Define and evangelize the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for security-focused features and products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback sessions to identify opportunities and inform product decisions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality, secure products.
• Translate complex security requirements into clear, concise product specifications and user stories.
• Prioritize product backlog and manage trade-offs to optimize for business value and customer satisfaction.
• Drive product launch activities, including go-to-market strategy, sales enablement, and user documentation.
• Monitor product performance, gather insights, and iterate on product features based on data and user feedback.
• Act as a subject matter expert for security within the organization, providing guidance and insights to various stakeholders.

About You

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in product management in B2B SaaS, with a significant focus on security products or features.
• Proven experience with database security principles and best practices.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and their implications for security.
• In-depth knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) topics.
• Certifications in security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+).
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance processes and methodologies.
• Solid background in program management, including planning, execution, and risk management.
• Prior experience in security engineering is required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience securing a data platform, database product, or real-time analytics service.
• Familiarity with ClickHouse or other databases such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.
• Experience supporting BYOC or private deployment models.
• Background working with open source software or developer-focused products.

Perks

• Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in over 25 countries.
• Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare.
• Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options.
• Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries.
• A USD$500 Home office setup if you’re a remote employee.
• Global Gatherings – We believe in the power of in‑person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company‑wide offsites.

Culture - We All Shape It

As part of a rapidly scaling start-up, you will be instrumental in shaping our culture.

Are you interested in finding out more about our culture? Learn more about our values here. Check out our blog posts or follow us on LinkedIn to find out more about what’s happening at ClickHouse.

Equal Opportunity & Privacy

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Compensation Range: $210K - $310K