Technical Product Manager

Note: San Francisco Bay Area candidates only

What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a Technical Product Manager who is passionate about solving complex problems and who will push boundaries, influence strategy, and have a strong impact on product execution and quality. Reporting to the Head of Product, you will take on product leadership responsibilities while helping to envision, define and design the future of our platform. In this role you will be responsible for developing products that enable retailers to improve their operations through data driven decision making, powered by deep learning and computer vision. 

What you will be doing

• Guide the FocalOS product roadmap and prioritization
• Oversee and guide software development of our FocalOS products
• Work closely with the engineering and product design teams on executing the product vision
• Partner with the largest retailers in the world on integrating our technology into their operational processes
• Ensure features and bugs are reported and prioritized
• Keep JIRA and product charters up to date and maintained
• Run scrums and check-ins
• Plan, monitor and analyze key metrics for the performance of our models and infrastructure
• Proactively seek a firsthand understanding of issues and areas for improvement for our FocalOS products, including frequent client interviews and visits

What you need to be successful

• 6+ years professional experience including 3+ years in a product management role managing an enterprise product, experience with analytics and/or computer vision products a plus
• Technical degree (CS / EE / Math) required
• Strong knowledge of software development processes, in particular web development
• Knowledge of SQL and data science required
• Knowledge of product design processes and experience conducting user research required
• Knowledge of React, Redux and Python preferred
• Proven ability to plan and manage a long-term product roadmap
• Demonstrated skill to devise and implement product processes for maximum efficiency and productivity
• Startup mentality, team player and willing to work 40+ hours a week
• Located in San Francisco Bay Area and able to work in our SF office at least once a week
• Knowledge of retail is a plus

Why join Focal Systems

• Accelerate your career growth by joining our fast-paced start-up where advancement opportunities are plentiful
• You will be presented with attractive equity that is increasing in value every year in addition to competitive salary
• Work with our exceptional team of A-players who are hard-working, fun-loving professionals from some of the most eminent universities, research labs, and tech companies of our time
• Join an organization with strong Values and Mission, which define our approach to business and have successfully guided us since inception
• Be surrounded by outstanding partners. We work with 10+ of the largest retailers in the world and have a world-class roster of investors, advisors, and partners to support & advise us in our endeavors

What we offer
We care deeply about the health, happiness, and wellbeing of all our employees. We offer:        

• Competitive Salary & Attractive Stock
• Health Insurance
• Catered lunches
• Paid Time Off
• Quarterly Team Retreats
• Education grant
• Learning plans