Senior/Staff Product Manager, AI

TigerData • San Francisco, CA

125d

About The Position

At TigerData, formerly Timescale, we empower developers and businesses with the fastest PostgreSQL platform designed for transactional, analytical, and agentic workloads. Trusted globally by thousands of organizations, TigerData accelerates real-time insights, drives intelligent applications, and powers critical infrastructure at scale. As a globally distributed, remote-first team committed to direct communication, accountability, and collaborative excellence, we're shaping the future of data infrastructure, built for speed, flexibility, and simplicity. We are looking for an entrepreneurial Senior / Staff Product Manager, AI to work directly with our founder and CTO, Mike Freedman, to define and execute how to evolve Postgres into the best database for building applications in the AI era. This is a rare opportunity to shape a critical inflection point in software infrastructure for millions of developers. We’ve already made progress with pgai and pgvectorscale, and we’re now building the next generation of AI-native capabilities in Postgres. We are looking for someone who has been a founder before and knows how to navigate ambiguity, go from 0→1, and create momentum where none exists. This role requires entrepreneurial instincts, technical fluency, and deep familiarity with building AI products. This position is remote, but based in San Francisco / Bay Area to engage with the local AI and developer community.

Requirements

• Former founder with a proven track record of creating and shipping products from 0→1→10.
• 5+ years of product leadership (PM or entrepreneurial), including 2+ years building AI products.
• Experience with databases or other technical products with high scale, high performance needs.
• Deep knowledge of modern distributed systems and the data infrastructure ecosystem.
• Based in San Francisco, with strong ties to the local AI and developer community.
• Technical background (CS degree or equivalent developer experience strongly preferred).
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with tactical execution.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Entrepreneurial, decisive, and comfortable navigating uncertainty.
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Timescale’s AI product strategy in close partnership with the co-founder and CTO.
• Lead 0→1 product development and take new ideas from inception through launch and adoption.
• Develop a deep understanding of our target users and their problems, the competitive landscape, and market trends.
• Build strong connections in the SF AI and developer community, representing TigerData and identifying opportunities for influence and growth.
• Develop and execute on strategic partnerships with AI companies and platforms.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, and go-to-market teams to deliver products and drive adoption.
• Define success metrics, run experiments, and iterate rapidly based on feedback.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO and comprehensive family leave
• Fridays off in August
• Fully remote opportunities globally
• Stock options for long-term growth
• Monthly WiFi stipend
• Professional development and educational resources
• Premium insurance options for you and your family (US-based employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree