Associate Product Manager, AI Platforms (Chicago-based)

seoClarity•Berwyn, IL

12d•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

seoClarity is seeking a technically curious and AI-driven Associate Product Manager, AI Platforms to join our growing Product team in our downtown Chicago office. We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and is excited by the opportunity to help shape how enterprise organizations interact with AI assistants, large language models (LLMs), and emerging agent-based technologies. In this role, you'll help build and evolve the APIs, MCP servers, and intelligent data experiences that connect enterprise search and marketing intelligence directly to AI-powered applications. You'll work alongside Product leadership to improve how AI systems retrieve, understand, and deliver real-time business insights. If you're a technically curious builder who enjoys solving complex problems, experimenting with emerging technologies, and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment, this role offers exceptional exposure to AI product development, meaningful responsibility, and a clear path toward a long-term Product Management career!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or another related technical discipline.
1+ years of professional, research, or project-based experience working with software products, APIs, data systems, AI applications, or technical product initiatives.
Hands-on experience building, maintaining, or optimizing MCP servers and understanding how they interact with AI assistants, large language models (LLMs), APIs, and external data sources.
Experience designing, building, integrating, or enhancing APIs, with a strong understanding of how data is exchanged, consumed, and optimized across systems.
Working knowledge of Python, Java, and SQL to analyze databases, troubleshoot APIs, and understand our backend architecture.
Ability to own technical projects independently, initiatives, or product enhancements from concept through implementation, rather than contributing solely within large group projects or academic team assignments.
Demonstrated experience identifying technical challenges, proposing solutions, and executing improvements with limited direction or oversight.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex workflows, system behavior, customer usage patterns, and technical performance issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document findings clearly, recommendations, requirements, and technical concepts.
Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, large language models (LLMs), agent frameworks, MCP protocols, automation, APIs, and emerging technologies.
Comfortable operating within a fast-moving environment where priorities, technologies, responsibilities, and product requirements may evolve quickly.

Nice To Haves

Product Management, Technical Product Management, Product Ownership, or Product Strategy experience.
Experience building AI-powered applications, conversational interfaces, chatbot experiences, AI agents, or Agentic workflows.
Exposure to JavaScript, front-end technologies, or modern web application development.
Experience working within a SaaS, AI, analytics, data platform, cloud, or enterprise software environment.

Responsibilities

Support the continued development of our AI connectivity layer, MCP servers, conversational data experiences, and future AI initiatives.
Translate technical capabilities into customer-facing value, write product requirements (PRDs), and collaborate with go-to-market teams.
Assist in gathering, documenting, and prioritizing product requirements, user feedback, feature requests, and enhancement opportunities while partnering with Product leadership to shape product direction and roadmap initiatives.
Develop a strong understanding of customer needs, business objectives, and market trends while building the skills necessary to grow into a Product Manager role over time.
Analyze how customers interact with AI-powered products by reviewing usage patterns, prompts, responses, workflows, logs, and system behavior.
Identify opportunities to improve product usability, performance, efficiency, scalability, and customer outcomes.
Partner closely with Product leadership to investigate product challenges, define solutions, prioritize enhancements, and contribute to execution efforts.
Help optimize how enterprise data is delivered, structured, and consumed across AI assistants, conversational interfaces, and intelligent workflows.
Work with APIs, databases, and technical systems to understand product performance better, customer behavior, and product opportunities.
Assist with testing, validation, product documentation, and release activities to ensure a high-quality user experience.
Research emerging AI technologies, MCP protocols, agent frameworks, LLM capabilities, and evolving industry best practices.
Contribute to a highly collaborative product environment where experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement are encouraged.
Take ownership of meaningful product initiatives while receiving mentorship, coaching, and exposure to product strategy, customer feedback, and technical decision-making.
Support a rapidly evolving product ecosystem where adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn are critical to success.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: hourly pay rate from $25 to $30 per hour, depending on experience.
Duration: This role begins with an initial 3-month evaluation period and is intended to transition into a longer-term opportunity for the right individual.
Robust Benefits Package: a well-rounded package designed to support your health, financial security, flexibility, and long-term growth, including major medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-sponsored life insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, commuter benefits, generous PTO, paid sick time, and company holidays.
Perks That Support You: a continuous learning stipend, paid parental leave with extended work-from-home flexibility for new mothers, company-wide celebrations, and an annual global summit that brings teams together.
Snack & Beverage Fuel: a fully stocked kitchen with snacks, drinks, and grab-and-go options to keep energy high and focus sharp throughout the day.
In-Office, Hybrid Schedule by Design: our team comes together in our Downtown Chicago office Tuesday through Thursday for high-impact collaboration, with Mondays and Fridays reserved for focused remote work.
Effortless commute options with valet parking on-site, quick access to the “L” at Chicago Station, a short walk to major Metra lines, direct CTA bus routes (37 and 66), and secure bike storage.
A built-in dining scene just steps from your desk, including Starbucks, Hannah’s Bretzel, Sopraffina Marketcaffe, Rustle & Roux with an exclusive seoClarity discount, Amazon Go, etc.
A large, fully equipped fitness center with locker rooms and showers, making before-work, lunch-hour, or after-work workouts easy and convenient.
Comfortable lounge spaces, ideal for recharging between meetings or after intense deal cycles.