Vice President of Product Management & Design (San Francisco)

Vice President of Product Management & Design

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Niantic Spatial Platform unlocks the potential of spatial intelligence to transform how people and machines understand and interact with the physical world. Niantic Spatial is pioneering the future of mapping and AI by creating a Large Geospatial Model—a smart, living 3D map of the real world with human-like understanding of physical space. We’re building the world’s most advanced, self‑updating 3D model of the world, delivering unmatched geospatial intelligence that understands the world around us. Through innovative technology and immersive experiences, Niantic continues to push the boundaries of location‑based computing, enabling new possibilities in AR, artificial intelligence (AI), and real‑world mapping.

We expect the leaders of the company to be based in the office at least 4 days a week.

Salary

$320,000.00/yr – $380,000.00/yr plus annual bonus and stock options.

Job Responsibilities

• Product Roadmap and Strategy : Define and communicate the strategic roadmap for Niantic’s overall product suite, aligning it with business goals and technological advancements. This includes balancing the goals of cutting‑edge innovative platform development with enterprise customer needs.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership : Collaborate with engineering, research, design, and business teams to develop scalable 3D geospatial solutions that power location based and AR experiences.
• Partner and Customer Engagement : Actively participate in strategic partner and customer conversations to co‑develop user‑centric solutions and find common needs across different potential GTM channels. Employ customer feedback and data insights to drive product improvements.
• Product Lifecycle Management : Oversee the full lifecycle of geospatial and AI products, from ideation and prototyping to scaling and commercialization. Implement a product development process that strikes the right balance between agility & flexibility alongside appropriate checks and balances given the stage of our business. Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality products. Define and track key product metrics (KPIs) to measure success. Optimize product investments to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Lead and inspire the design team (UXD, UXE, & research) fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high‑quality design deliverables. Champion a user‑centered design philosophy across the product organization, ensuring that user needs and insights deeply inform product strategy and execution.
• Cultivate the Team : Create a leadership culture that values learning, development, coaching, and growth. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and customer‑centricity. Ensure that the team has the skills that it needs to effectively deliver today’s roadmap, while also scaling the team’s expertise to grow with the company. Think proactively about org structure, hiring, and team placement to set up the product team for maximum success.
• Market and Competitive Analysis : Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes to ensure Niantic remains a leader in geospatial foundation models.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Communicate product strategy, progress, and impact to executives, board members, all‑hands audiences, customers and strategic partners, ensuring alignment across the organization. Act as the key spokesperson for the product vision both internally and externally.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred.
• 12+ years of product management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise to be able to have in‑depth conversations with research and engineering teams and identify creative solutions.
• Deep leadership skills with experience in building, mentoring, and managing high‑performing product teams.
• Demonstrated ability to go deep on customer needs and creative solution development to drive product strategy.
• Proven ability to drive innovation and lead large‑scale, complex product initiatives from conception to market success.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Experience working with distributed, global teams and launching products across multiple markets.
• Experience leading a design team, raising the bar on quality and product excellence.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, with a user‑centric approach to product development.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave

Individuals seeking employment at Niantic Spatial are considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected category under applicable laws. Niantic Spatial, will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact your recruiter if you want to request an accommodation for the job application or interview process.