Staff Product Manager

About Opaque Systems, Inc.

Opaque is the confidential AI platform unlocking sensitive data to securely accelerate AI into production. Created by world-renowned researchers at the Berkeley RISELab, Opaque's user-friendly platform empowers organizations to run cloud-scale, general purpose AI workloads on encrypted data. Opaque supports popular languages and frameworks for AI, including Python and Spark, and enables governed data sharing with cryptographic verification of privacy and sovereignty. Opaque customers deploy high-performance AI faster and eliminate the tradeoff between innovation and security.

Who We Are

At Opaque, we cultivate an effective work culture grounded in kindness, customer-centricity, and continuous improvement. By fostering innovation, inclusivity, and excellence, we attract top talent and set industry standards, leading to widespread adoption and trust in AI technologies that keep data private and sovereign.

Benefits

We cover medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and any dependents - along with basic life insurance and LTD. We also offer FSA, HSA, and other voluntary insurance programs (Life, Accident, Illness, Hospital). We offer an employee stock option plan to ensure you have a stake in our company's success. We support positive work-life balance and encourage you to take time away to refresh on your own terms. 401K plans (both Roth and Traditional). We are a remote-first company and offer a home-office equipment setup stipend to support your best work. Free access to Spring Health for therapy, wellness exercises, and mental health coaching. Free access to Working Advantage for corporate discounts on a variety of products, services, and experiences.

About This Job

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Principal Product Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in enhancing enterprise analytics and AI deployments, with a specific emphasis on Generative AI workflows. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of our products and make a significant impact in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive the product vision and strategy for Opaque's Confidential AI platform, aligning with business goals and customer needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, and design, to develop and deliver innovative, high-impact product solutions. Lead the full product lifecycle, from discovery and prioritization to launch, growth, and optimization, ensuring successful delivery and adoption of new features and enhancements. Engage with customers and stakeholders to deeply understand their needs, pain points, and requirements, translating these into actionable product initiatives. Prioritize product features and enhancements based on data, customer feedback, and business objectives, balancing short-term needs with long-term vision. Own product roadmaps and communicate product strategy and progress to internal stakeholders and external partners. Analyze market trends, competition, and emerging technologies to ensure Opaque's product offerings remain competitive and ahead of industry developments. Act as a product evangelist, both internally and externally, to build excitement around Opaque's offerings and drive adoption. Collaborate with Design and Engineering to create detailed product specifications. Lead a design partnership program and Opaque's Product Advisory Council. Develop a framework for measuring product success, aiming for leading CSAT / NPS scores.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on enterprise software, security, cloud, or data-driven products. Proven track record of successfully managing and launching complex products in fast-paced environments. Strong technical acumen, with the ability to work closely with engineering teams and understand technical trade-offs and decisions. Deep understanding of data security, privacy, and confidential computing, with experience in products related to these fields. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Ability to work autonomously, managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously. Strong understanding of software development processes in data analytics, machine learning, and AI. Experience with technologies and tools in encrypted datasets processing and privacy tools for AI. Proven track record in managing and launching successful products.