Technical Product Manager | Core Translation Backend

at  DeepL SE

DeepL, Europe’s leading AI company since 2017, is dedicated to breaking down language barriers and bringing cultures closer together. Our expertise in AI and neural networks has enabled us to create cutting-edge communication technologies for businesses, including the acclaimed DeepL Translator which offers 30+ languages, and DeepL Write, our AI writing companion. Our core offering includes a suite of products and tools made for businesses to communicate more effectively, both internally and with their customers around the globe.
Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI and build products that help drive better communication, drive connection, and make real-life impact. To do that, we need talented people, like you, who want to be a part of this exciting journey. If you’re ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your destination.

QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Manager on a technology product
• Degree in computer science or a related field
• Past experience in software development - we are looking for Product Managers with a strong technical background
• Experienced in driving the whole product lifecycle – research, prototyping, iterative development and testing, launch, and continuous improvement
• Consistent in using qualitative and quantitative insights to define strategy, goals and roadmap
• Analytical and focused on solving problems elegantly but simply. You are able to analyze and break down large problems to a structured approach, with small measurable steps to achieve your goals
• Data driven. You base your decisions on facts, not opinion, and always seek to validate any hypothesis both before and after implementation
• Experienced working on a product at scale, with an international footprint
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the help of insight and data
• Great command of the English language. Other languages would be an advantage.

• Define the mission, strategy and roadmap for the platform team, incorporating data, in accordance with the wider DeepL strategy
• Lead a collaborative team process to translate user and business needs into development requirements which drive impact
• Define metrics and KPIs to measure and report progress
• Ensure the maximum Return on Investment for all of your team’s efforts
• Communicate strategy, ideas and concepts clearly, aimed at the right audience, supported by data insights
• Identify opportunities for new features and products that leverage the global scale of our user base and data
• Cooperate with the team of engineers and the Engineering Manager to foster a culture of trust and maintain a healthy team with predictable delivery performance