Research & Product Lead

About the Role

We're a fast-growing AI/ML data solutions company building the infrastructure that powers frontier AI development. Our platform delivers high-quality multimodal data — video, audio, image, and interaction — to leading AI research teams, large enterprises, and fast-moving AI startups. We're a tight-knit team of ~11–50 people based in San Francisco, and we're looking for a Research & Product Lead to shape how we understand our customers and translate those insights into product strategy.

This is a senior, high-ownership role at the intersection of user research, product management, and go-to-market strategy. You'll work closely with engineering, design, and cross-functional stakeholders to define what we build and why.

What You'll Do

• Lead product research initiatives end-to-end — from planning and execution to synthesizing findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

• Design and run user research programs using a mix of qualitative interviews, surveys, usability testing, and behavioral analytics.

• Translate research insights into product requirements, prioritized roadmaps, and strategic recommendations aligned with business goals.

• Define and own product vision, strategy, and go-to-market plans for key product areas.

• Collaborate closely with engineering and design teams to deliver well-scoped, high-impact features on a predictable cadence.

• Establish and track OKRs and product metrics; use data to continuously inform prioritization and decision-making.

• Champion the voice of the customer across the organization, ensuring research surfaces real pain points and opportunities.

• Mentor and potentially grow a team of product managers or researchers over time.

What We're Looking For

Must-haves:

• 5+ years of experience in product management, product strategy, or a related product leadership role.

• Demonstrated track record leading product research or user research programs, including hands-on user discovery.

• Strong ability to translate research findings into product requirements, roadmap decisions, and strategic direction.

• Proficiency with user research methodologies: qualitative interviews, surveys, usability testing, and product analytics.

• Experience with product management tools and frameworks — roadmapping, prioritization, OKRs, user stories.

• Proven ability to collaborate with engineering, design, and other cross-functional teams to ship products.

• Experience defining product strategy, vision, and/or go-to-market plans.

• Comfort interpreting product metrics and using data to drive decisions.

Nice-to-haves:

• Background in a specific industry vertical — B2B SaaS, AI/ML tooling, developer platforms, or enterprise data products.

• Hands-on experience with advanced research or analytics platforms (e.g., user testing software, survey tools, BI/analytics platforms).

• Experience leading, mentoring, or growing a product or research team.

• Prior experience at high-caliber tech companies (e.g., in AI infrastructure, cloud, or data tooling).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $150,000 – $250,000 USD annually, depending on experience.

• Equity participation in a well-funded, early-stage AI company.

• Opportunity to have outsized impact in a rapidly scaling team.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Location

This is an on-site role based in San Francisco, CA . Candidates must be willing to work from our San Francisco office.