Technical Product Manager, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems

Next Step Systems - National IT Recruiting Firm

. Research and define end-to-end Artificial Intelligence (AI) system requirements from capability to behavior to user impact .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $185,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) product development, including model evaluation, user experience, and system design. Proven ability to drive execution and maintain product quality while aligning AI capabilities with user needs and company priorities.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) ExperienceMachine Learning (ML) FundamentalsModel Evaluation and Feedback LoopsTechnical Product ManagementSystem Design and Algorithms

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Hard Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning (ML)Model EvaluationAlgorithmsData StructuresSystem DesignUser Experience (UX)Technical Design DocumentsEvaluation MetricsProduct Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentDecision-MakingAmbiguity ManagementCollaborationPrioritization

Industry Keywords

LLM-Based SystemsConsumer ProductsZero-to-One Product EnvironmentsFeedback LoopsTechnical Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research and define end-to-end Artificial Intelligence (AI) system requirements from capability to behavior to user impact
Translate model capabilities, data constraints, and evaluation results into clear product and system decisions
Make trade-offs across quality, latency, cost, reliability, and UX
Work closely with Machine Learning (ML), backend, and mobile engineers on system design, evaluation, and iteration
Define and evolve evaluation frameworks across offline metrics, online experiments, and human feedback
Drive execution with clear specs, strong judgment, and disciplined prioritization
Ensure systems ship quickly, safely, and reliably, with strong feedback loops
Own product quality end-to-end, including correctness, predictability, and user trust
Align AI capabilities with user needs and company priorities
Establish clear roadmaps and priorities and enable fast iteration based on user feedback
Keep teams aligned and focused on AI product goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered products, including LLM-based systems
Artificial Intelligence (AI) experience required
Experience working with model evaluation, prompt or pipeline iteration, and feedback loops
Strong intuition for model limitations, hallucinations, bias, and drift
Strong grounding in computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and system design
Solid understanding of Machine Learning (ML) fundamentals and how modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems behave in production
Comfort reading, reviewing, and discussing technical design documents
Significant experience owning complex, technical products end-to-end
Proven ability to work closely with senior engineers and ML teams
Strong judgment and decision-making ability in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Ability to balance ambition with technical and operational reality
Must be willing to take a 60 minute coding assessment
Experience shipping Artificial Intelligence (AI)-heavy consumer products is a plus
Background as an engineer or highly technical product manager is a plus
Experience defining evaluation metrics for Machine Learning (ML) systems is a plus
Strong intuition for Artificial Intelligence (AI) User Experience (UX) patterns and failure handling is a plus
Prior experience in zero-to-one product environments is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Savings Plan Options
PTO
Remote work / work from home