Staff Product Manager, AI

Nectar•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nectar is hiring a Staff Product Manager, AI to lead the development of AI-powered capabilities across its social commerce platform. The role owns strategy and execution for features using generative AI, automation, and data-driven decision systems to help brands manage social engagement, communities, and creator relationships. The product manager will collaborate closely with engineering and leadership to build AI-native workflows that create measurable customer impact and shape how AI is incorporated into the product experience. Nectar describes itself as an AI-native social operating system for commerce, founded by former Meta product and engineering leaders and backed by more than $30 million in capital. Its customers include consumer brands such as Oura Health, Caraway, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Kosas, and OLIPOP.

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 across technical and non-technical teams.
Demonstrated ability to drive projects in fast-paced, high-ownership environments.
Comfort operating amid ambiguity and prioritizing effectively in an early-stage product environment.

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 AI-powered product features end to end, 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 customer 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.
Career growth opportunities as the company scales.