Overview
Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance. At Tether, we're building solutions that empower businesses-from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs-to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing blockchain technology, Tether enables storing, sending, and receiving digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, with transparency as the bedrock of trust in every transaction.
About the job
The goal of a Technical Product Manager is to bridge the gap between technical capabilities and business objectives, focusing on the technical aspects of product development. They work closely with engineering teams to define product roadmaps, prioritize features based on market research and customer needs, and ensure the successful delivery of technical products and services. In doing so, they manage the product vision, identify and mitigate potential risks, and maintain alignment with overall business requirements.
The challenge
In this role, you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of Local AI applications designed to empower users with on-device, privacy-preserving AI capabilities. These applications will integrate with Tether's P2P ecosystem, enabling decentralized, efficient, and secure AI experiences across devices.
We're seeking a Senior Product Manager / Technical Product Manager with a strong bias for action and measurable outcomes, who combines deep expertise in AI technologies, edge computing, and user-centric design with the drive to innovate in the emerging space of local and distributed AI.
Qualifications / Experience
- 8+ years of product management experience, with at least 3+ years managing AI-powered applications, including past work on AI-based apps, preferably Local AI.
- Drive fast, agile, and flexible solutions to deliver business outcomes with precision and adaptability.
- Strong technical understanding of AI/ML concepts, such as on-device inference, model optimization, edge computing, and privacy-preserving techniques, without requiring hands-on coding.
- Expertise in feature design, prioritization, and roadmap development for AI products, with a proven track record of delivering user-focused features.
- Excellence in stakeholder communication, including presenting complex ideas clearly, negotiating priorities, and building consensus in dynamic environments.
- Ability to design simple wireframes using tools like Figma, Sketch, or Balsamiq to bridge concepts between stakeholders and design teams.
- Familiarity with agile/Scrum methodologies, product analytics tools, and user research techniques.
- Proven track record of successful product launches in AI or tech spaces.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, prioritization, and team-building skills.
- Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Skilled in defining, tracking, and reporting on product KPIs to measure success.
Bonus points
- Hands-on experience with Local AI frameworks or tools (e.g., TensorFlow Lite, Core ML, or ONNX Runtime).
- Experience in blockchain or P2P technologies, particularly in decentralized AI contexts.
- Familiarity with UX/UI best practices for mobile/desktop apps, including accessibility and performance optimization.
- Experience mentoring teams or overseeing cross-functional collaborations.
- Hands-on experience with data-driven decision making (e.g., A/B testing, user journey mapping) and associated tools.
- Knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) in AI applications.