Member of Product Staff

Nectar•Palo Alto, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Nectar is building an AI-native social operating system for commerce, helping brands build relationships with their communities through social interactions and personalized experiences. The company was founded by former Meta product and engineering leaders, has raised over $30 million, and works with brands including Oura Health, Caraway, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Kosas, and OLIPOP. The Member of Product Staff will lead the development of AI-powered capabilities across Nectar’s platform, owning strategy and execution for features using generative AI, automation, and data-driven decision systems. The role works closely with engineering and leadership to create AI-native workflows that deliver measurable customer impact and shape how AI is incorporated into the product experience.

Requirements

At least 5 years of product management experience shipping successful software products.
Strong analytical skills, including experience defining metrics and using data to guide product decisions.
Experience working with, or strong interest in, AI/ML technologies, particularly generative AI or prompting workflows.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills with technical and non-technical teams.
Proven ability to drive projects in fast-paced, high-ownership environments.
Comfort operating amid ambiguity and prioritizing effectively in early-stage product environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience at an early-stage or high-growth startup.
Background in social commerce, creator economy tools, or enterprise SaaS products.
Familiarity with machine-learning systems such as LLMs, embedding systems, or recommendation engines.
Experience building products for consumer brands or marketing teams.
An MBA or a record of exceptional academic or professional achievement.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end development of AI-powered product features, from discovery and design through launch and iteration.
Partner with engineering teams to build and refine generative prompting systems, AI workflows, and model-powered features.
Conduct customer research, gather feedback, and translate insights into product improvements.
Define and track performance metrics for AI-driven features, including automation impact, engagement outcomes, and accuracy.
Identify high-impact opportunities to apply AI to social engagement, personalization, and operational workflows.
Write product specifications, test features, and iterate quickly in a fast-moving startup environment.
Stay informed about developments in AI, generative technologies, and social commerce.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and early equity.
Health, vision, and dental benefits.
401(k) match.
ClassPass membership for fitness and wellness classes.
Hybrid schedule: four days in the office, plus three remote flex days per quarter after the first three months.
$1,000 monthly housing stipend for living near the office.
$50 monthly mobile stipend.
Commuter benefits, including a train stipend or Palo Alto parking reimbursement.
Free lunch in the office.
Clear career growth opportunities as the company scales.