Product Manager, Search and Embeddings

Cohere·Remote(Anywhere in the World)·Work From Anywhere
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WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled product managers in AI is surging, with a 25% increase in job openings over the past year. Cohere's mission to scale intelligence is at the forefront of this trend. As a Product Manager, Search and Embeddings, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of AI. With the global AI market expected to reach

90 billion by 2025, professionals with expertise in search products and embedding models are in high demand. Before applying, consider how your skills in GTM, product strategy, and technical leadership can drive impact in this space.

Job Description

About the Role

The Product Manager, Search and Embeddings, is a pivotal role at Cohere, focusing on the development and implementation of search products and embedding models. As part of the product management team, you will be responsible for defining strategic priorities and roadmaps for improving retrieval model performance, with a focus on enterprise needs and emerging capabilities. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, including product, finance, go-to-market, engineering, and marketing teams, to drive product vision and ensure successful GTM and customer happiness.

About Cohere

Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, passionate about their craft and dedicated to scaling intelligence to serve humanity. The company is at the forefront of training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises, powering magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. With a diverse range of perspectives, Cohere believes in building great products that can make a significant impact.

What You Will Do

  • Define strategic priorities and roadmap for improving retrieval model performance, focusing on enterprise needs and emerging capabilities.
  • Use data and customer engagements to better understand user needs and guide future product and model development.
  • Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including teams in product, finance, go-to-market, engineering, and marketing.
  • Drive product strategy and monetization through a deep understanding of the increasingly dynamic and competitive AI landscape.
  • Read and stay updated on research papers and collaborate with ML teams to ensure models remain state-of-the-art.
  • Manage the development and implementation of Embeddings (Embed-v4.0), Rerank (Rerank-v3.5), Compass (Cohere’s Search Solution), and evaluation of search performance across all products and models.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize product and model improvements.
  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends to inform product decisions.
  • Communicate product plans, progress, and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

  • At least 4+ years of product management experience, with a focus on understanding customer needs and launching successful products.
  • At least 1+ years of experience working on search products and embedding/reranking models.
  • A Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in CS, ML, or a related field, or a background in machine learning, algorithms, large-scale systems, and statistics.
  • Proven experience working in a technical environment with cross-functional teams to drive product vision, define requirements, and guide the team through key milestones.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and execution skills, along with proven communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with GTM (Go-to-Market) strategies and product launches.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based technologies and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions.
  • Familiarity with AI and machine learning principles, including natural language processing and computer vision.
  • Certification in product management or a related field.
  • Experience with data analytics tools and methodologies.

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology and models.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experts in their fields.
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance.
  • Access to the latest tools and technologies in AI and product management.
  • A culture that values innovation, creativity, and teamwork.

How to Stand Out

  • Develop a strong understanding of GTM strategies and how they apply to AI product launches.
  • Showcase your experience with search products and embedding models in your portfolio or resume.
  • Prepare to discuss your approach to staying updated on the latest research and developments in AI and machine learning.
  • Highlight your ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Consider obtaining certifications in product management or AI to enhance your application.
  • Be ready to discuss your experience with data analytics and how you have used data to inform product decisions in the past.

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