Product Manager, Platform
Core
Define and execute product strategy for internal platforms and shared systems used by multiple teams to reduce duplicated work and improve reliability.
Role type
Senior Product Manager, Platform
Builds
Reusable capabilities, tools, and workflows for internal teams and customers
Domain
Technology platforms, internal tooling, developer platforms
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product strategy, technical fluency, analytical skills, stakeholder alignment, tradeoff analysis, requirements definition
Preferred skills
AI product design, systems thinking, complex problem solving, metrics definition in ambiguity (via careerplan.io/jobs/a8c79425-eb48-40e0-8557-93460fa67097-product-manager-platform-at-perplexity)
Technologies
APIs, data flows, system dependencies
Responsibilities
Identify high-impact problems using product data and operational feedback; Prioritize platform investments across enablement, reliability, and technical debt; Partner with engineering on build-versus-buy decisions and rollout plans; Define and track success through business impact and cost metrics.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
