Baidu USA

AI Product Manager/Builder (AI Mobile App)

Baidu USA · Mountain View, CA

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  • On site
  • Full-time
  • $83,200 / year
  • Mountain View, CA

Job highlights

  • Build AI mobile apps with millions of users.
  • Integrate AI agents and multimodal AI capabilities.
  • Own product lifecycle from concept to launch.
  • Use data to optimize user engagement and retention.
  • Requires Mandarin and builder mindset.

About the role

AI Product Manager/Builder (AI Mobile App)

Baidu USA is seeking an AI Product Manager/Builder for an AI Mobile App in Mountain View, California. This is a contractor, on-site position.

What You Will Do:

  • Work on a popular AI mobile consumer application with millions of users in the US, with opportunities to develop and build new AI consumer apps.
  • Define and drive the integration of AI Agents and multimodal AI capabilities (text, voice, image, etc.) into existing or new consumer mobile products to deliver significant user value.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and design teams to prototype, test, and launch AI-powered features and agent-driven experiences.
  • Be comfortable with vibe coding prototypes independently to rapidly validate concepts.
  • Own the complete product lifecycle, including problem definition, product requirements, prioritization, experimentation, launch, and iteration.
  • Utilize data, user feedback, and market insights for continuous optimization of product engagement and retention.
  • Be available to work on-site at least 4 days a week in our Mountain View office.
  • Enjoy free lunch and dinner provided daily.

What We’d Like to See in You:

  • Mandatory proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin.
  • Demonstrated experience in independently building or vibe coding 0→1 live web or mobile products that are publicly usable, including UI/UX design and shipping functional experiences beyond mere prototypes.
  • A deep passion for AI and a strong technical understanding of modern AI systems such as LLMs, AI Agents, and multimodal AI (voice/image/video generation).
  • Ability to translate AI capabilities into tangible consumer product experiences.
  • A builder mindset with strong product intuition, comfortable working closely with engineers or independently building and iterating products without engineering support.

Culture Fit:

  • Mission Alignment: Contribute to a significant mission with a supportive platform.
  • Self-directed: We value individuals who are driven, motivated, and proactive in finding useful tasks.
  • Hungry to Learn: Eagerness to acquire new skills and grow is essential.
  • Team Orientation: We foster a collaborative environment in small, fast-moving teams, emphasizing mutual support and shared achievement.

Key skills/competency:

  • AI Product Management
  • Mobile App Development
  • AI Agents
  • Multimodal AI
  • LLMs
  • Consumer Products
  • Product Strategy
  • Vibe Coding
  • UI/UX Design
  • Data Analysis

Skills & topics

  • AI Product Manager
  • AI
  • Mobile Apps
  • Product Management
  • AI Agents
  • Multimodal AI
  • LLMs
  • Consumer Products
  • Baidu USA
  • Mountain View

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight AI product management, mobile app development, and Mandarin proficiency.
  • Showcase your builder mindset: Emphasize experience with 0→1 product development and vibe coding prototypes.
  • Demonstrate AI expertise: Detail your understanding of LLMs, AI Agents, and multimodal AI.
  • Prepare for on-site collaboration: Be ready to discuss teamwork and self-directed work in interviews.
  • Research Baidu USA: Understand their mission and culture to align your application.

Technical preparation

Familiarize with LLMs and AI Agents.,Practice coding prototypes for AI features.,Study multimodal AI capabilities.,Review mobile app development best practices.

Behavioral questions

Describe a 0→1 product you built.,How do you handle ambiguity in product development?,How do you collaborate with engineering and design?,What motivates you to learn new AI technologies?

Frequently asked questions

What are the key AI technologies involved in this AI Product Manager role at Baidu USA?
This AI Product Manager role at Baidu USA focuses on integrating AI Agents and multimodal AI capabilities, including text, voice, and image processing, into consumer mobile applications. A strong understanding of LLMs is also crucial.
Is Mandarin proficiency required for the AI Product Manager position at Baidu USA?
Yes, proficiency in both written and spoken Mandarin is a mandatory requirement for this AI Product Manager role at Baidu USA.
What is the work arrangement for the AI Product Manager/Builder at Baidu USA?
The AI Product Manager/Builder position at Baidu USA is an on-site role, requiring at least 4 days a week in their Mountain View, California office.
What kind of experience is needed for the AI Product Manager role at Baidu USA?
Baidu USA seeks candidates with demonstrated experience in independently building 0→1 live web or mobile products, strong technical understanding of modern AI systems, and a builder mindset.
How does Baidu USA approach team collaboration for this AI Product Manager role?
Baidu USA emphasizes team orientation, working in small, fast-moving teams where mutual support and collective achievement are valued over individual 'lone wolf' mentalities for AI Product Managers.
What is the compensation for the AI Product Manager/Builder contractor role at Baidu USA?
The hourly rate range for this contractor AI Product Manager/Builder role at Baidu USA is $35-$40, and it is negotiable.