Director of Product, AI

About the Company Vantage Compute is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Vantage Compute’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense. With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Vantage Compute is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud. Working at Vantage Compute means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Vantage Compute’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world. About the role We are looking for an experienced and dynamic AI Product leader to lead our AI product development initiatives and drive the creation of cutting-edge AI solutions for our Industrial and Public Sector customers. As the Director of AI Products, you will be at the forefront of defining and executing our AI product strategy. You will interact closely with customers and cross-functional teams, including ML engineers, platform engineers, designers, and sales and marketing functions, to bring our AI vision to life and deliver transformative AI solutions to our industrial and public sector customers. Your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring that our AI products meet customer needs, drive business growth, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. You will build and own the roadmap for all AI products including user experience and prioritize opportunities through a consistent framework based on feasibility and value. Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office. What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities) Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive AI product strategy that aligns with the company's overall vision and goals in bringing AI transformation to important industries. Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and trends in the AI space. Gather insights from the partner eco-system, system integrators and key technology providers and complimentary players in the market. Customer Insights: Interact with customers and partners, gather and analyze opportunities, requirements, and pain points to inform AI product development. Product Roadmap: Create and manage the AI product roadmap, prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer and business needs. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with ML and platform engineering, design, sales, finance and marketing teams to ensure the successful development and launch of AI products. Product Development: Define clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for AI initiatives. Product Launch: Lead the go-to-market strategy for AI products, including pricing, customer contracts, positioning, and marketing efforts. Performance Tracking: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly monitor product performance, making data-driven decisions for optimization. Feedback Loop: Maintain a feedback loop with internal stakeholders and customers to continuously improve AI products. Compliance and Ethics: Ensure that AI products comply with relevant regulations and ethical considerations, including data privacy and bias mitigation. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's or MBA preferred). At least 10 years of Product Management experience, with a track record of successfully launching and managing AI products over the last 5 years. In-depth knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science concepts including a strong understanding of various AI and ML models, techniques, and applications including image classifiers, transformers, neural nets, deep learning, generative AI. Strong B2B Enterprise experience, and experience working with large industrial and/or public sector customers. Experience in product management of IoT Products such as drones, cameras, sensors, body cams etc. Domain knowledge of one of the following is highly desired: Industrial Automation, Asset Performance Management, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Mining, State and Local agencies, Defense. Experience building product UI and UX in collaboration with design team. Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication (verbal, written) and presentation skills to senior executive audiences. Customer-centric mindset with a keen sense of user experience. Ability to work in a collaborative and cross-functional team environment. Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools. Compensation & Benefits For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request). Benefits Competitive base salary and equity Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost) Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA) Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Unlimited paid time off (PTO) 14 paid company holidays per year #LI-SM2 #LI-Onsite Compensation $215,470 — $269,400 USD You're a Great Fit if You're A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you Equal Opportunity Statement At Vantage Compute, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time. Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates Vantage Compute does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Vantage Compute will not be obligated to pay any fees.