Job description
About Nexla
Nexla is the leading Integration platform, built with AI, for AI. Nexla takes a metadata driven approach to converge diverse integrations across Data, Documents, Agents, Applications, and APIs into a single design pattern. We accelerate the development of solutions for GenAI, Analytics, and Inter-company data. Nexla makes data users and developers up to 10x more productive by delivering a true blend of no-code, low-code, and pro-code interfaces.
Leading companies including DoorDash, LinkedIn, Johnson & Johnson, and LiveRamp trust Nexla for mission-critical data. Named in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools and top-rated by customers on Gartner Peer Insights, Nexla is a remote-first company headquartered in San Mateo, California.
At Nexla, our culture is built around our core values: Have Empathy, Be Curious, Be Intellectually Honest, Achieve Excellence, and Remember to Relax. We put our customers at the heart of everything we do, foster a data-driven mindset, take ownership of our work, and believe in the power of teamwork to achieve ambitious goals.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a passionate and technically capable Senior Product Manager to shape the future of Nexla’s data integration platform. You’ll be a key driver of our product strategy, collaborating with UX designers and engineers to translate complex data challenges into intuitive and powerful solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of user empathy, technical innovation, and data integration expertise, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Shape the Product Vision:
- Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Nexla’s data integration platform.
- Translate business requirements into detailed product specifications and use cases.
Craft Exceptional User Experiences:
- Develop a deep understanding of user needs and workflows related to data integration.
- Collaborate with UX designers to create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that address user pain points.
- Define clear and concise requirements for UI components, API endpoints, and overall platform usability.
- Gather and analyze user feedback to continuously improve the platform.
Drive Technical Innovation:
- Possess a strong understanding of data integration technologies, including ETL, ELT, API management, data streaming, and real-time integration.
- Collaborate closely with engineering throughout the development lifecycle, providing clear requirements and participating in technical discussions.
- Define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with the overall product roadmap.
- Contribute to technical design decisions, leveraging your understanding of best practices and architectural patterns.
Lead with Influence:
- Clearly communicate the product vision and strategy to cross-functional teams.
- Build strong relationships and foster collaboration across the organization.
- Present product updates and roadmaps to internal and external audiences.
Qualifications
To excel in this role, you’ll need a strong blend of product management expertise, technical understanding, and user-centric design thinking. Here’s what we’re looking for:
Essential Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience as a Product Manager, with a focus on data integration, data-heavy SaaS platforms, or related technical fields.
- A proven ability to launch and manage successful software products, demonstrating a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends.
- Hands-on experience collaborating with UX designers to define and shape user experiences for complex technical products, including creating wireframes and mockups.
- Strong understanding of API design and development (REST, GraphQL).
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with data modeling and schema design, particularly in the context of data integration platforms.
- Familiarity with data integration patterns (ETL, ELT, real-time) and related technologies.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data integration services.
- Solid grasp of UI/UX design principles, with a focus on data visualization and user workflows in data integration platforms.
- Contributions to open-source projects or demonstrable technical side projects related to data integration.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Show Us Your Technical Prowess (Optional)
We’re eager to understand your technical thinking and how you approach solutions. To give us a better sense of your abilities, we invite you to submit a concise technical write-up (no more than two pages).
This is entirely optional but provides a valuable opportunity to showcase your technical problem-solving skills and how you communicate those solutions. Choose one of the following options:
Option 1: Problem-Solving Showcase: Describe a challenging technical problem you’ve encountered and how you tackled it. This could be from a previous project, a personal endeavor, or even a hypothetical scenario. Walk us through your thought process, the solutions you considered, and the outcome.
Option 2: Technical Deep Dive: Share a technical document you’ve authored that highlights your expertise. This could be an API design document, a technical specification, a white paper, or even a compelling technical blog post.
Compensation
Compensation for this role will be determined by overall skills, experience, and location. The salary range for a US based Senior Product Manager, Data Integration at Nexla is $150,000 - $220,000 USD. The package will also include benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k, and flexible PTO.
