Staff Product Manager - Core Filing : 26-03340

Akraya Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 152,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking a Product Strategy & AI/ML Product Development leader to enhance the core tax filing experience. This 8‑month W2 contract offers remote work and an hourly range of $110–$120.

You will drive AI-powered features and work closely with engineering, design, and data science to deliver impactful product outcomes. You will define product vision for core filing functionalities, prioritize UX improvements, and translate customer needs into trustworthy experiences while collaborating

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading complex consumer software products.
• Strong ability to translate customer needs into simple, trustworthy experiences.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and strategy for core filing functionalities.
• Prioritize opportunities to improve user experience and accuracy.
• Develop AI-driven personalized features for reduced customer effort.
• Collaborate with teams to create intuitive and trustworthy product interfaces.
• Utilize data and research to validate ideas and iterate on solutions.

Skills

Product Strategy

AI/ML Product Development

Consumer Software

Customer Research

Cross-functional Leadership

Job description

Primary Skills: Product Strategy (Advanced), AI/ML Product Development (Advanced), Consumer Software (Advanced), Customer Research (Intermediate), Cross-functional Leadership (Advanced), Contract Type: W2 Contract Duration: 8 Months Location: Remote Pay Range: $110.00 - $120.00 Per Hour on W2

Job Summary

This role is responsible for enhancing and innovating the core tax filing experience for millions of users. You will drive the development of AI-powered features to simplify and build confidence in the tax filing process. The position requires close collaboration with engineering, design, and data science to deliver impactful product outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Define product vision and strategy for core filing functionalities.
• Prioritize opportunities to improve user experience and accuracy.
• Develop AI-driven personalized features for reduced customer effort.
• Collaborate with teams to create intuitive and trustworthy product interfaces.
• Utilize data and research to validate ideas and iterate on solutions.

Must-Have Skills

• Proven track record in leading complex consumer software products.
• Strong ability to translate customer needs into simple, trustworthy experiences.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills.

Domain / Industry Experience

• Experience in fintech or other regulated industries where accuracy and trust are critical is highly preferred.