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Senior Technical Product Manager

Senior Technical Product Manager

Prisma Data, Inc.Cape Town, Other, South Africa, 7100
20 days ago
Job description

At Prisma, we're redefining how developers work with databases. If you're fascinated by the cutting-edge data infrastructure powering companies like Twitter, Airbnb, and Facebook, but want the agility, ownership, and impact of a fast-moving startup, then Prisma is the place for you.

Backed by top-tier Silicon Valley investors like Amplify Partners, Kleiner Perkins, and IVP, our small, distributed team is making advanced database technology accessible to developers everywhere. Our open-source tools are trusted by over 400,000 developers each month, with a thriving community on Discord and GitHub, where we've earned 43,000+ GitHub Stars .

At the heart of our commercial offerings is Prisma Postgres , our flagship product designed to supercharge PostgreSQL with modern developer workflows, performance optimizations, and seamless scaling. Alongside it, Prisma Accelerate, and Studio, provide a world-class tookit for building with data.

By combining the power of open-source with cutting-edge commercial solutions, we're shaping the future of databases, one developer at a time.

What would you do at Prisma?

We're looking for a Product Manager to join the team at Prisma and take ownership of critical areas of our developer-first database platform. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving the full lifecycle of product development, from identifying user problems to delivering impactful solutions that scale.

You'll work across discovery and delivery, continuously validating ideas, shaping product direction, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ship meaningful improvements. Your work will directly impact thousands of developers and teams using Prisma to build modern applications.

What You'll Do

  • Understand users deeply : Run research to uncover values, pain points, and unmet needs across our user base.
  • Validate rigorously : Test hypotheses and gather insights through interviews, prototypes, and experiments.
  • Design for impact : Explore and prioritize opportunities based on business and product KPIs.
  • Shape solutions : Collaborate on design, architecture, and developer experience to build clear, intuitive features.
  • Lead execution : Drive alignment across engineering, design, and marketing, ensuring quality and delivery at every step.
  • Own the outcomes : Track success, share learnings, and refine based on measurable results post-launch.

You'll report to a senior product leader and work closely with a strong team of engineers. We're looking for someone who's analytical, user-obsessed, and ready to take real ownership. A technical background and an understanding of database technology will be a big advantage in being successful in this role.

Our Ideal Candidate Profile

We believe the right candidate for this position should meet a majority of the criteria listed below.

  • 3-5 years of experience in product management, with developer-focused products or with a technical background
  • Experience conducting user research activities , including planning the research, running surveys and user interviews.
  • Experience in database and backend technologies , including TypeScript, databases and some familiarity with cloud services, APIs. Developer tooling is a plus.
  • High standards for quality , ensuring excellence while balancing pragmatism, purpose, and a strong sense of agenc, taking ownership, making thoughtful trade-offs, and driving meaningful impact. Able to clearly communicate and advocate for a perspective, to any audience.
  • Strong communication skills in English , both written and verbal—able to articulate complex ideas clearly, adapt messaging to different audiences, give and receive constructive feedback effectively , and foster collaboration across teams.
  • You have a structured thought process , approaching problems methodically and making well-reasoned decisions. You plan effectively , setting clear goals, anticipating challenges, and ensuring smooth execution while keeping stakeholders aligned.
  • What's it like to work at Prisma?

    You're likely to be a great fit for the team if you ...

  • ... have an ownership mindset. You'll have an outsized impact on decisions and the way things are executed.
  • ... stay nimble. It's a startup, things change and you are ok with that. Be ready to re-calibrate often and stay flexible.
  • ... be kind and collaborative. Come in ready to share your ideas and listen to feedback.
  • What's in it for you?

    We put our people first. Strong pay, full flexibility, and benefits that make a difference. Take the time off that you need, grow your career, and do work that matters.

  • An opportunity to lead the team shaping Prisma's cutting-edge cloud products , driving innovation in modern database tooling and redefining how developers build and scale applications.
  • A Fun and Supportive Team that values collaboration, growth, and continuous learning.
  • Competitive Base Salary and Stock Options , including extended post-termination exercise windows.
  • Fully Remote Work with flexibility to work from anywhere within our required time zones. If you prefer an office environment, we provide access to a local co-working space for up to ten days per month.
  • Generous Time Off , including twenty-four days of paid vacation and paid sick leave.
  • Parental Benefits , including twenty weeks of fully paid parental leave and child sick leave.
  • Sabbatical Leave , with six weeks of fully paid time off after three years of continuous employment.
  • Mental Health Support , including four fully paid Mental Health Days per year and access to professional resources.
  • Tech and Ergonomic Budget to equip you with the tools you need, plus an ergonomic chair subsidy for your comfort and well-being.
  • Annual Offsites , bringing the team together twice a year with all expenses paid retreats at exciting locations.
  • Relocation Support , offering a relocation package for team members moving to Berlin after twelve months, if you choose to relocate.
  • [US] Health and Pension Benefits , including comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401k matching.
  • Remote Work

    To ensure effective collaboration we can currently only accept candidates within the timezone GMT -2 to GMT +3 for this position.

    What is our hiring process like?

  • Introductory Call with our Head of Product.
  • Take Home Assignment followed by a technical interview based on your assignment with members from Product Development & Leadership Team.
  • Cross-Functional Team Interview with some of the engineers that form part of your team.
  • Interview with our Head of Engineering.
  • Final Interview
  • with our CEO.
  • Offer
  • The above serves as a basic outline, we might choose to add or remove steps based on the information that we gather during the process.

    If you believe that this is the right position for you then please send your resume along with any supporting documentation or information to us via the link provided on this page.

    We typically respond within 7 business days.

    In line with our Fair Treatment and Equal Opportunity Policy , as well as our Disability Policy , Prisma follows fair and merit-based hiring practices, ensuring all candidates are evaluated based on their skills, experience, and qualifications. We do not make hiring decisions based on age , race , ethnicity, sex, gender identity, parental or caregiver status, trade union membership, disability, religious belief or lack of belief, life expectancy, sexual orientation, genetic information , or veteran or military status.

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