Senior Product Manager
Playlab · Remote · Remote ·
COMPENSATION
$150k – $200k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Senior Product Manager
- Fully remote (US)
- First PM hire
- AI & EdTech focus
- Open-source mission
As Playlab's first Product Manager, you will shape how educators and students build with AI. You will work directly with the CTO, engineering, and design teams to expand platform capabilities, deepen contextual knowledge integration, and set responsible AI safety standards.
This hands-on position requires building product processes in an early-stage environment. You will prioritize features, write detailed specifications, and translate user feedback into clear priorities while navigating ambiguity and limited existing structure.
What you'll do
- Prioritize features and write clear specs for design and engineering teams
- Break work into increments to de-risk builds and enable learning
- Make and communicate tradeoffs regarding scope, timeline, and resources
- Establish rituals and communication patterns for a growing team
- Gather user feedback and data to inform product decisions
- Collaborate with partnerships to translate field feedback into priorities
- Pressure-test strategic assumptions against product performance and user insights
What you'll need
- At least 7 years of product management experience
- Experience in early-stage or high-growth environments building process
- Background leading development for AI-powered or technically complex products
- Ability to work fluently with machine learning and engineering teams
- Comfort with ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete information
- Strong written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated interest in education, equity, or mission-driven work
Nice to have
- Experience in EdTech or familiarity with K-12 and higher ed environments
- Background working on platforms where users build rather than just consume
- Experience with responsible AI, content moderation, or trust and safety
- Deep familiarity with the current AI and LLM product landscape
Stack
- AI
- LLM
- Open-source software
How you'll work
- Remote-first work environment
- Occasional travel for partner meetings and team gatherings
- High autonomy with strong collaboration culture
What you get
- Competitive salary package
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement plan contributions
- Generous time off policy
- Opportunities for professional growth