Product Manager, Semantic Layer
Core
Owns the product suite for defining, building, and maintaining a single semantic layer (shared metrics, dimensions, entities, and relationships) to serve as the version of truth for business reporting.
Role type
Product Manager, Semantic Layer & Ontology
Builds
A governed semantic layer and ontology for data engineering, analytics, and master data management teams
Domain
Defense technology / Data infrastructure / AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Product strategy & roadmap ownership, Semantic layer & dimensional modeling, Data pipeline trade-offs, Cross-functional alignment, AI coding agents (Claude Code), SQL/dbt/Python, Governance & change management
Preferred skills
Semantic layer tools (dbt Semantic Layer, Cube, LookML, AtScale, Malloy), Modern data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks), Master data management, Enterprise systems (ERP, CRM), Hyper-growth startup environments
Technologies
Claude Code, SQL, dbt, Python, Snowflake, BigQuery, Databricks, dbt Semantic Layer, Cube, LookML, AtScale, Malloy
Responsibilities
Define product strategy and success metrics for the semantic layer suite; Partner with data teams to define shared metrics and relationships; Resolve data disputes to establish a governed source of truth; Submit code PRs with AI coding agents for semantic layer application; Operate feedback loops for definition requests and data-quality issues; Define governance standards for ontology ownership and versioning; Balance canonical master data model with downstream team speed; Communicate modeling decisions and risks to stakeholders and leadership
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
