Principal Product Manager — AI Recruiting

What is SeekOut? SeekOut helps thousands of organizations hire, grow, and retain great talent with its people-first talent optimization platform and proven expertise in diverse and hard-to-find talent. In today’s world, organizations are overflowing with data, yet few deeply understand their people because that data is fragmented and disconnected. Your people are the real difference makers. When you understand their experiences, skills, and aspirations, you can align them to meaningful opportunities and drive better outcomes for both individuals and businesses. SeekOut unifies talent acquisition, talent management, and talent analytics into a single platform that helps organizations grow the people they have and find the people they need. Six of the top 10 most valuable companies in the United States trust SeekOut as their platform for managing and recruiting talent. SeekOut has been recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Startup Employers, Deloitte’s Fast 500, and the Inc. 5000. Founded in 2017, SeekOut has raised $189 million from leading investors including Tiger Global, Madrona, and Mayfield. What are we looking to add to our team? We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to help shape the next generation of AI-powered recruiting experiences at SeekOut. This role focuses on building products that thoughtfully integrate AI into recruiter workflows, improving how teams source, evaluate, and engage talent. In some cases, this means automation. In others, it means better decision support, faster workflows, or entirely new interaction models. You’ll work at the intersection of product, engineering, and design to create experiences that are not only powerful, but intuitive, trustworthy, and genuinely enjoyable to use . This is a highly collaborative and strategic role where you’ll help define what “great” looks like for AI-first products in recruiting. What you will be doing: Lead product strategy and execution for AI-powered recruiting features and workflows Identify opportunities where AI can meaningfully improve speed, quality, and user experience (not just add complexity) Partner closely with Engineering to build scalable, reliable systems (including LLM-powered capabilities where appropriate) Work deeply with Design to deliver high-quality, polished user experiences with a strong attention to detail Define product requirements, success metrics, and experimentation strategies Engage directly with customers to understand workflows, pain points, and opportunities Drive alignment across Product, Engineering, Design, Sales, and Customer Success Use data and user feedback to continuously iterate and improve the product Contribute to broader product strategy as SeekOut evolves its AI capabilities You will be a great match if you have: Belief in Kindness, Gratitude, and Curiosity! 5+ years of product management experience, ideally in SaaS or platform products Strong technical background (Computer Science degree or equivalent experience preferred) Experience working on or closely with AI/ML-powered products A clear point of view on how AI should (and should not) be applied in user-facing products High bar for product quality and UX — you notice details, care about interaction design, and push for polished experiences Strong product judgment and ability to balance user needs, technical constraints, and business goals Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, design, and go-to-market teams Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly Experience engaging with customers and incorporating feedback into product decisions Comfort operating in ambiguity and shaping new product areas Nice to have: Experience in recruiting, HR tech, or talent marketplaces Familiarity with LLMs, prompt design, or evaluation of AI systems Experience building 0→1 products or working in fast-paced startup environments Experience improving workflow-based or productivity software Our Commitment to Pay Fairness: At SeekOut, pay equity is at the heart of our compensation philosophy and approach. Our goal is to provide a transparent, fair and rewarding environment where team members are equitably compensated for substantially similar work, feel supported, and ultimately choose to grow their careers here at SeekOut. To ensure fairness for new hires and existing team members, we factor in an individual's unique skills and experience, market data, and the internal equity of the team. Base Salary Hiring Range: $160K-$185K annually SeekOut offers an industry-leading benefits package which includes: Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts Stock Options Stipends for home office, education, and wellness Flexible paid time off Company paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous People’s Day Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents Retirement plan with company match In-office perks include transportation & parking subsidies, daily lunch service, snacks & beverages, and wellness room This position requires U.S. work authorization and is not eligible for sponsorship. Our Dedication to a Diverse Workforce: SeekOut condemns discrimination, racism, and injustice in all forms. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. We strive to create an environment that is equitable, welcoming, and focused on growth and opportunity for all. We celebrate the cultural values of being: An inclusive and diverse place where employees can bring their whole selves to work A collaborative team where people come together to share ideas and build together Focused on customer success and delivering real impact Committed to continuous learning and growth SeekOut is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Madrona Venture Labs