Technical Product Manager (AI/ Agentic systems)

Technical Product Manager – AI / Agentic Systems (Polaris) Role Overview We are looking for a Technical Product Manager (TPM) to help scale and operationalize AI- and agent-enabled capabilities within Polaris, our flagship application security platform. This individual will serve as a force multiplier for the broader PM team—bringing strong technical depth in AI/agentic systems, while supporting senior PMs in shaping, validating, and shipping differentiated capabilities. The goal is to elevate our AI maturity across the team and accelerate delivery of high-impact, AI-native workflows. Key Responsibilities Drive AI / Agentic Product Capabilities Shape and prioritize AI-native features, including: Agent-based workflows (multi-agent orchestration, task decomposition) AI-assisted triage, remediation, and developer guidance LLM-powered analysis, summarization, and reasoning Partner with engineering to translate emerging AI concepts into production-ready product features Evaluate build vs. buy decisions across models, tools, and platforms Act as the AI “Center of Gravity” for the PM Team Support other Polaris PMs in: Framing AI opportunities in their domains (SAST, SCA, Dynamic, ASPM) Converting customer problems into AI-enabled workflows Define repeatable patterns and best practices for AI features across the platform Help establish internal standards for: Prompting strategies Evaluation frameworks Agent design patterns Bridge Product, Engineering, and Applied AI Work deeply with R&D on: LLM integrations, APIs, and performance characteristics Agent orchestration and workflow design Data pipelines and context enrichment (code, repos, findings) Ensure AI features align with real developer workflows (IDE, CI/CD, PR flows) Accelerate Prototyping and Customer Validation Rapidly prototype concepts (with engineers or independently via AI tools) Partner with design, sales, and customers to: Validate workflows early Iterate quickly using real-world feedback Shorten cycle time from idea → prototype → validated feature Contribute to AI Strategy and Positioning Help define how Polaris differentiates in an AI-first AppSec market Inform roadmap decisions based on: Customer demand Competitive movements Emerging AI capabilities Support GTM teams with clear articulation of AI-driven value Required Qualifications 3–7+ years in Product Management, Technical PM, or related role Strong understanding of AI / LLM systems, including: Prompting and evaluation concepts Agentic workflows (multi-step reasoning, tool use, orchestration) Proven ability to work closely with engineering on technical product design Familiarity with modern software development practices: CI/CD, Git workflows, APIs, developer tooling Ability to decompose ambiguous problems into structured product requirements Preferred (Nice to Have) Experience with: Application Security (SAST, SCA, DAST, ASPM) Developer tools / DevOps ecosystems Hands-on experience with: AI prototyping tools (e.g., LangChain, Semantic Kernel, etc.) Running experiments or evaluating AI systems Background as an engineer, data scientist, or highly technical PM What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months) AI capabilities are: More consistent, reusable, and scalable across Polaris PM team operates with: Stronger shared understanding of AI opportunities and constraints New features demonstrate: Measurable improvements in developer productivity or risk reduction Polaris establishes a clear point of view on: Agentic AppSec workflows vs. traditional scanning approaches Why This Role Matters for Polaris Polaris is evolving toward AI-first AppSec, including: Multi-agent analysis workflows AI-assisted triage Pay Range

$119,100 — $178,700 USD

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