Staff Product Manager, Telephony
LiveKit · Remote · North America · San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) ·
COMPENSATION
$225k – $265k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Staff level role
- Fully remote or SF HQ
- Telephony & Voice AI
- Developer-facing product
- Global scale impact
As the first Product Manager for LiveKit Telephony, you will establish the foundation for connecting AI agents to landlines, mobile networks, and enterprise systems. You will shape the strategy for both SIP interoperability and native carrier relationships, ensuring high-quality audio and global reach for voice AI applications.
What you'll do
- Own the telephony roadmap and decide feature priorities with engineering
- Define SIP compatibility strategies to simplify enterprise integrations
- Expand LiveKit Phone Numbers globally with regulatory compliance
- Analyze customer usage data to refine product priorities
- Manage pricing, packaging, and margins for telephony services
What you'll need
- 8+ years in product management at senior or staff level
- Experience managing developer-facing products
- Technical understanding of protocols, latency, and media paths
- Proven track record in reliability-focused product domains
- Strong communication skills for technical and strategic discussions
- Ability to prioritize effectively in ambiguous environments
Nice to have
- Background in telephony, CPaaS, or SIP products
- Familiarity with SIP, RTP, DTMF, and voice codecs
- Experience with carrier interconnects and telecom regulation
- Knowledge of voice AI or real-time communication platforms
- Experience with usage-based pricing and margin optimization
Stack
- SIP
- RTP/SRTP
- DTMF
- Voice codecs
How you'll work
- Remote or based in San Francisco HQ
- Collaborative in-office culture available
What you get
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible vacation policy
- Opportunity to contribute to open source