Pinecone is the leading vector database for building accurate and performant AI applications at scale in production. Pinecone's mission is to make AI knowledgeable. More than 5000 customers across various industries have shipped AI applications faster and more confidently with Pinecone's developer-friendly technology. Pinecone is based in New York and raised $138M in funding from Andreessen Horowitz, ICONIQ, Menlo Ventures, and Wing Venture Capital.
About the role/team:
We are seeking an experienced product leader to drive adoption of our vector database through developing industry-leading retrieval capabilities. You'll architect next-generation retrieval and relevance solutions using Pinecone’s vector database that provide significant quality improvements for high-scale customers building AI search, agents, and RAG workflows. This role is perfect for a proactive, technically adept PM who can bridge forward-looking ML research with present customer needs.
Responsibilities:
Define the strategic priorities and roadmap for advanced retrieval capabilities built on top of Pinecone’s vector database
Communicate with customers and stakeholders to deeply understand customer needs and distill them into actionable product requirement documents
Partner closely with engineering and research to translate strategic goals into actionable product initiatives
Forecast timelines and communicate product strategy and deliverables to company leadership
Requirements:
5+ years experience in product management, with at least 3 years in the ML, LLM, or Gen AI space
Deeply connected to the ML, Agentic, or GenAI community.
BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related technical field
Bonus Points:
Demonstrated success being a self-starter in an unstructured environment
A passion for machine learning, search, and/or cutting edge AI research
Experience in a customer-facing role
Experience building cloud software infrastructure.
Enjoy driving consensus and action in highly ambiguous spaces with lots of possibilities and opinions.
Perks & Benefits:
Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision
Free mental health therapy sessions; free One Medical, Tela-doc, and Health Advocate subscriptions
Cost-savings on gynecology, fertility, and family-building care
Equity award
401(k)
Flexible time off
Paid parental leave
Annual Department Retreat
WFH Equipment Stipend
All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.
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What We Do
Pinecone stands as a leader in the AI industry, dedicated to transforming artificial intelligence and tackling its most pressing challenges head-on. Our mission revolves around augmenting the capabilities of AI models, addressing the issue of AI hallucinations, and ensuring the delivery of accurate and dependable results. Pinecone specializes in vector database technology, a groundbreaking innovation that has reshaped data management for AI applications. Our vector database solutions are designed to help eliminate AI hallucinations, making AI outputs reliable and trustworthy. Moreover, Pinecone's technology streamlines data retrieval, minimizes memory overhead, and optimizes AI operations, crucial for the growing demand for Generative AI (GenAI). With strategic partnerships with industry giants like OpenAI, Google Cloud Platform, AWS, and others, Pinecone plays a central role in advancing the AI landscape. Beyond technology, we foster knowledge sharing through events and educational initiatives, empowering AI engineers and leaders with actionable insights. Pinecone is not just transforming AI; we are helping pave the way for a more dependable and scalable AI future.
Why Work With Us
At Pinecone, our culture emphasizes camaraderie, collaboration, and inclusivity. Deeply rooted in our DNA, we prioritize these values. In the dynamic ML/AI realm, we strive for top engineering solutions, while ensuring a shift to AI that aligns with genuine human values.
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