Principal Product Manager (Search Relevance) @ Elastic
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Role Overview
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, leveraging the power of all their data at scale. The Elastic Search AI Platform, trusted by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, combines search precision and AI intelligence to accelerate what matters most.
What Is The Role
Elastic is seeking an exceptional Technical Principal Product Manager to lead teams pioneering next-generation query languages and vector database capabilities for Elasticsearch. You will drive strategic vision and cross-team initiatives to deliver breakthrough technical features and platform innovations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic vision for new query languages and vector database functionalities.
- Drive complex, cross-functional initiatives with engineering, platform, and research teams.
- Champion architectural evolution focused on scalable vector indexing and efficient search.
- Develop detailed product artifacts for developer-facing services.
- Conduct market analysis and engage with the developer community for feedback.
- Manage P&L responsibilities to drive growth and adoption of Elasticsearch.
What You Bring
- Experience launching complex technical products in search, databases, or AI/ML platforms.
- Expertise in vector databases, search pipelines, similarity search algorithms, and distributed systems.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
- Curiosity for innovative technologies and developer challenges.
- Prior experience with programming languages like Python, Java, or Go.
Compensation & Benefits
This role offers a base salary (with a starting range of $154,000—$243,600 CAD) and eligibility for Elastic's stock program. Additional benefits include a company-matched RRSP, comprehensive health coverage, flexible work schedules, generous vacation days, and various other perks.
Diversity & Inclusion
Elastic is a distributed company with a diverse, global team spanning over 40 countries. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates.
Key skills/competency
Principal Product Manager - Search Relevance, query languages, vector database, AI, machine learning, distributed systems, developer engagement, P&L, market analysis, cross-functional leadership.
How to Get Hired at Elastic
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Elastic's culture: Understand their mission, values, and current innovations.
- Tailor your resume: Emphasize experience in vector databases and AI.
- Highlight technical expertise: Showcase experience with distributed systems.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Review team leadership and product strategy insights.