Product Manager

Sarah Smith Fund; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity in a startup

Comprehensive benefits

Monthly creative stipends

Company retreats

Job summary

Sarah Smith Fund in Palo Alto is seeking a Product Manager to lead the roadmap and drive delivery for their generative AI platform. You will work closely with engineering and design teams to deliver user-centric experiences in a high-impact role. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years in product management and a strong passion for AI technology.

The position offers a competitive salary, equity in a rapidly-scaling startup, and a vibrant office culture where creativity and collaboration are paramount.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in product management at a creative-tech company or innovative startup.
• Exceptional product sense in ambiguous, idea-driven domains.
• Ability to inspire and energize teams with concise communication.

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap and end-to-end delivery for a key area of the platform.
• Work with engineering, design, and research teams to create user experiences.
• Define success metrics using data and feedback from the creator community.

Skills

Product management experience

Communication skills

Creative vision

Technical fluency

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a Product Manager to power the next creative leap at Pika. You’ll shape the core experience of our generative AI platform, transforming how millions of creators bring bold ideas to life with powerful, intuitive tools. This hands‑on, high‑impact role is perfect for those who thrive at the edge of cutting‑edge technology and imaginative product vision.

What You’ll Do

• Own the roadmap, prioritization, and end‑to‑end delivery for a flagship area of our creative platform—taking ideas from spark to launch and rapid evolution.
• Work side‑by‑side with world‑class engineering, design, and research teams to turn visionary ideas and AI advances into delightful user experiences.
• Define and relentlessly drive success metrics, blending data, feedback, and creative insight to illuminate what creators truly need next.
• Talk directly to creators, experimenters, and the Pika community to deeply understand how generative AI inspires—and where it can push creative possibility even further.
• Craft crystal‑clear specs, rally the team, and lead execution into the unknown in our fast‑paced, possibility‑filled environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 2–5 years in product management at a creative‑tech company, consumer platform, or innovative startup.
• Vision and ownership: You’ve shipped transformational features with minimal guidance, and you see around corners to anticipate creative needs.
• Creative craft: Exceptional product sense—especially in ambiguous, idea‑driven domains; you’re comfortable shaping the "never been done."
• Communication: Inspiring and concise, both written and spoken; you align teams and energize creative collaboration.
• Passion for AI: You’re genuinely excited by the creative revolution generative AI unlocks—and eager to harness it for bold, new possibilities.

Nice to Have

• Hands‑on with consumer, media‑rich, or collaborative creation products.
• Experience thriving in 0–1 or "blank page" environments.
• Technical fluency (able to dive into code or partner closely with engineering on creative tradeoffs).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in the AI frontier
• Equity in a rapidly‑scaling creative AI startup
• Comprehensive benefits, monthly creative stipends, and company retreats
• A vibrant, collaborative Palo Alto office culture—where inspiration, ambition, and fun go hand‑in‑hand

About Pika

Pika is reimagining creative expression with AI. We’re building breakthrough tools to make video creation radically intuitive, lightning‑fast, and accessible to everyone. Our culture is driven by sharp minds, prolific collaboration, and a passion for shaping the creative future. Join us at our Palo Alto HQ (in‑office 3–5 days a week) to help invent what’s next in creative AI.