Principal Product Manager - Ecosystems & Connectors

ClickhouseClickhouse·Remote(Netherlands (remote))
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The demand for skilled product managers in the data integration landscape has surged, with a 25% increase in job postings in the last year alone. As companies like ClickHouse continue to innovate in real-time analytics and data warehousing, the need for experts who can navigate complex ecosystems and drive growth through strategic partnerships has never been more pressing. With ClickHouse's impressive 250% year-over-year growth, this role offers a unique chance to be part of a pioneering team. Before applying, candidates should be aware that deep technical knowledge and the ability to communicate complex ideas are essential for success in this position.

Job Description

About the Role

The Principal Product Manager - Ecosystems & Connectors at ClickHouse is a pivotal role that entails defining and executing the product strategy for the company's broader ecosystem. This includes owning the strategy, roadmap, and execution across ClickHouse's native connectors and partner ecosystem. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience and deep knowledge of the technologies and integration points within the ClickHouse ecosystem, with the ability to drive co-innovation and a growing joint integration surface with technology partners.

The role is crucial in building close feedback loops with technology partners and tracking the competitive landscape to form strong, data-backed opinions on which ecosystem investments will move the business forward. The Principal Product Manager will work closely with the engineering team to build a roadmap that balances connector stability, ClickHouse feature coverage, and developer experience.

ClickHouse is a fast-growing private cloud company recognized on the 2025 Forbes Cloud 100 list, with over 3,000 customers and a sustained, accelerating momentum validated by a recent $400M Series D financing round. The company's mission is to transform how companies use data, and this role is key to achieving that mission.

What You Will Do

  • Own the product strategy, roadmap, and execution across ClickHouse's native connectors and partner ecosystem.
  • Build close feedback loops with technology partners, driving co-innovation and a growing joint integration surface.
  • Track the competitive landscape closely and form strong, data-backed opinions on which ecosystem investments will move the business.
  • Work with engineering to build a roadmap that balances connector stability, ClickHouse feature coverage, and developer experience.
  • Measure and communicate the business impact, ROI, and customer success of the connectors portfolio to leadership.
  • Raise the profile of the ClickHouse ecosystem through conference talks, blog posts, technical content, and community engagement.
  • Build a design partner program to surface early customer feedback and co-develop solutions with the most engaged users.
  • Translate external signals and market trends into a roadmap that moves the business forward.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the growth of the ClickHouse ecosystem.

What We Are Looking For

  • Deep, hands-on domain expertise in the modern data integration landscape: streaming, orchestration, ETL/ELT, ingestion, or developer-facing platform products.
  • Technical depth to hold peer-level conversations about APIs, schema design, performance trade-offs, and connector architecture.
  • Ability to anticipate where the integration landscape is heading and bring that perspective to engineering and leadership.
  • External-facing: energized by customer conversations, partner relationships, industry events, and publicly representing the product.
  • Customer-first instincts: ability to translate loosely structured partner and customer signals into crisp requirements and a prioritized roadmap.
  • Experience working with open-source technologies and contributing to the open-source community.
  • Strong understanding of cloud-based data platforms and their ecosystems.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with hyperscalers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Knowledge of emerging trends in data integration, such as real-time data processing and event-driven architectures.
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git.

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary and equity package.
  • Opportunity to work with a fast-growing, innovative company in the cloud data platform space.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals.
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and conference sponsorships.
  • Access to the latest technologies and tools in the data integration space.

How to Stand Out

  • Emphasize your experience with data integration technologies and ecosystems in your application.
  • Be prepared to discuss your understanding of APIs, schema design, and connector architecture during the interview process.
  • Show a deep understanding of the company's mission and how your skills align with its goals.
  • Highlight any experience working with open-source technologies and contributing to the open-source community.
  • Prepare examples of how you have driven co-innovation and grown joint integration surfaces with technology partners in previous roles.
  • Demonstrate your ability to communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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