Job description
About Ditto:
Ditto is redefining how data moves at the edge. Our mission is to make it seamless for developers to build resilient, real-time applications, regardless of network conditions. Whether you’re in a stadium, airplane, or remote military base, Ditto’s peer-to-peer sync engine ensures devices stay connected and data stays consistent, even without internet. With more than $145 million in funding and trusted by organizations like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto powers mission-critical experiences across aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, defense, and more. As a globally distributed, fast-growing startup, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the wide range of perspectives needed to solve the world’s hardest connectivity problems.
As the Senior Technical Product Manager for Query, you will lead the Ditto Query Language (DQL) roadmap and the core query processing capabilities that power data access across Ditto’s distributed edge platform. DQL is a custom-built SQL query language specifically designed to work with Ditto’s distributed platform and CRDT (Conflict-free Replicated Data Types) data types, enabling developers to query synchronized data across edge devices seamlessly. Working alongside our engineering teams, you will define the “what” and “why” behind our query capabilities while coordinating closely with other Product Managers and Engineering Managers to ensure seamless integration across the entire Ditto platform.
As a Senior Technical Product Manager, Query, you will:
- Drive and prioritize the DQL roadmap by weighing customer needs, technical debt, market opportunities, and engineering constraints
- Balance technical tradeoffs in query performance, feature complexity, and developer experience while working with engineering teams to evaluate implementation approaches
- Drive cross-platform coordination with Product Managers across networking, sync, security, and platform teams to ensure query capabilities integrate seamlessly with the broader Ditto ecosystem
- Engage with customers to understand networking challenges, participate in technical discussions, and translate needs into product requirements
- Collaborate with engineering teams to translate business requirements into clear technical specifications that guide query engine development
- Champion DQL adoption internally and externally through documentation, demos, and technical content that showcases our capabilities
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience with exposure to database systems or distributed computing concepts
- 2+ years of Product Management experience for technical products, ideally with some database or query technology components
- 3+ years working with SQL/NoSQL languages in any capacity (engineering, product management, technical consulting, etc.)
- Technical fluency to collaborate effectively with database engineers and engage in technical customer conversations about query performance and optimization
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating tradeoffs between different technical approaches and their impact on developer experience
- Customer-focused mindset with experience turning technical customer feedback into prioritized product work
- Cross-functional coordination experience working with multiple engineering teams on shared technical components
- Self-driven approach to learning and problem-solving in a fast-moving technical environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with engineering, sales, and customer success teams and presenting to both technical and business stakeholders
- Willingness to travel once a quarter for company meetups and customer engagements
Nice to Haves:
- Previous engineering experience building SQL/NoSQL languages or query systems
- Experience with distributed database systems or NoSQL technologies
- Background in query language design or database performance tuning
- Knowledge of CRDTs (Conflict-free Replicated Data Types) or eventual consistency models
- Familiarity with edge computing and mobile database constraints
- Experience in technical product management or technical program management roles
- Knowledge of database internals or query optimization
- Experience working in remote, globally distributed teamsTechnical writing experience for documentation or specifications
The Benefits of Building with Us
We offer competitive salaries and meaningful equity. We believe everyone on the team should have a stake in what we’re building. Benefits vary by region to make sure you’re covered in the ways that matter most. In the US, that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401(k) and flexible spending accounts. In the UK, we offer private healthcare through Vitality, a pension plan, and region-specific coverage. For our team members elsewhere in the world, we work with our global employer platform to offer equitable benefits and coverage.
Regardless of where you live, everyone at Ditto can utilize flexible time off. And while we work remotely, our Atlanta and San Francisco offices are open if you ever want a place to work or meet up with teammates.
Apply Anyway
At Ditto, we believe success isn’t defined by a flawless resume, a set number of years of experience, or checking every box in a job description. What matters most to us are qualities like grit, resilience, and adaptability. If you’re excited about our mission but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. Use your application to tell us how you’ll make an impact here. We’re always looking for exceptional people ready to grow with us.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ditto is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Ditto is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know.
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