Senior Technical Product Manager
<p><strong>For a hands-on product leader who understands system architecture and builds with engineering teams.</strong></p>
<p>This role sits right at the intersection of product strategy, engineering decisions, and customer needs. You shape <em>what</em> gets built, <em>why</em>, and <em>how far</em> - and you guide a small senior team in turning that into shipped software.</p>
<h2>Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Own <strong>product direction, roadmap, and delivery end-to-end</strong></li>
<li>Translate customer and business needs into <strong>clear priorities</strong></li>
<li>Guide and work with a <strong>team of ~6 engineers</strong></li>
<li><strong>Make architectural and technical decisions</strong> across the stack</li>
<li><strong>Stay close to implementation</strong> to ensure quality and speed</li>
<li>Balance <strong>performance, scalability, and maintainability</strong></li>
<li>Extend the platform with <strong>AI-driven functionality</strong></li>
<li><strong>Collaborate closely with the founder, sales, and customers</strong></li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Strong hands-on experience with <strong>React, JavaScript, Node.js, Google Cloud Platform, and Kubernetes</strong></li>
<li>Experience working on a <strong>data-heavy SaaS or analytics platform</strong> with large data volumes</li>
<li>Solid understanding of <strong>system architecture, APIs, and data models</strong></li>
<li>Daily experience using <strong>Jira and Confluence</strong> in product or engineering teams</li>
<li>Proven experience in a <strong>leading product or engineering role</strong></li>
<li>Ability to understand and balance the needs of <strong>customers, sales, and engineering</strong> to build a strong product roadmap</li>
<li>Clear and confident <strong>technical and non-technical communication skills</strong></li>
<li><strong>English (C1+)</strong>, written and spoken</li>
<li><strong>German is a plus</strong>, but not mandatory</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>End-to-end ownership</strong> of a mission-critical analytics product</li>
<li>Small, senior team with <strong>fast feedback loops and little process overhead</strong></li>
<li><strong>High autonomy, low politics, quick decisions</strong></li>
<li><strong>Free choice of hardware</strong> & modern technology</li>
<li>Try new tools to <strong>grow and improve</strong></li>
<li><strong>Tech-Stack:</strong> <a href="https://stackshare.io/info5481/our-stack">https://stackshare.io/info5481/our-stack</a></li>
<li><strong>Hybrid setup</strong> with office in central Munich</li>
<li><strong>Beyond work:</strong> DB-Ticket, Urban Sport Club membership</li>
<li><strong>Diversity</strong> - International Team (10 Nationalities) with all genders</li>
<li><strong>30 days of holidays</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>This role is a great fit if you are</p>
<ul>
<li>A <strong>Technical Product Product Manager</strong> with engineering roots</li>
<li>A <strong>former engineer or tech lead</strong> who moved into product leadership</li>
</ul>
<p>You should understand databases, system design, and technical trade-offs deeply enough to make independent decisions and provide clear technical guidance to the team.</p>
<p><strong>About us</strong></p>
<p><strong>IP Pilot</strong> is an innovative <strong>big data startup</strong> that analyzes millions of patent and trademark applications and uses its web platform to make the global intellectual property (IP) market transparent. Our <strong>clients are</strong> <strong>respected international IP law firms</strong> that use our data and analytics to support their strategic decisions and<br>
business development activities.</p>
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<p>This role sits right at the intersection of product strategy, engineering decisions, and customer needs. You shape <em>what</em> gets built, <em>why</em>, and <em>how far</em> - and you guide a small senior team in turning that into shipped software.</p>
<h2>Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Own <strong>product direction, roadmap, and delivery end-to-end</strong></li>
<li>Translate customer and business needs into <strong>clear priorities</strong></li>
<li>Guide and work with a <strong>team of ~6 engineers</strong></li>
<li><strong>Make architectural and technical decisions</strong> across the stack</li>
<li><strong>Stay close to implementation</strong> to ensure quality and speed</li>
<li>Balance <strong>performance, scalability, and maintainability</strong></li>
<li>Extend the platform with <strong>AI-driven functionality</strong></li>
<li><strong>Collaborate closely with the founder, sales, and customers</strong></li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Strong hands-on experience with <strong>React, JavaScript, Node.js, Google Cloud Platform, and Kubernetes</strong></li>
<li>Experience working on a <strong>data-heavy SaaS or analytics platform</strong> with large data volumes</li>
<li>Solid understanding of <strong>system architecture, APIs, and data models</strong></li>
<li>Daily experience using <strong>Jira and Confluence</strong> in product or engineering teams</li>
<li>Proven experience in a <strong>leading product or engineering role</strong></li>
<li>Ability to understand and balance the needs of <strong>customers, sales, and engineering</strong> to build a strong product roadmap</li>
<li>Clear and confident <strong>technical and non-technical communication skills</strong></li>
<li><strong>English (C1+)</strong>, written and spoken</li>
<li><strong>German is a plus</strong>, but not mandatory</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>End-to-end ownership</strong> of a mission-critical analytics product</li>
<li>Small, senior team with <strong>fast feedback loops and little process overhead</strong></li>
<li><strong>High autonomy, low politics, quick decisions</strong></li>
<li><strong>Free choice of hardware</strong> & modern technology</li>
<li>Try new tools to <strong>grow and improve</strong></li>
<li><strong>Tech-Stack:</strong> <a href="https://stackshare.io/info5481/our-stack">https://stackshare.io/info5481/our-stack</a></li>
<li><strong>Hybrid setup</strong> with office in central Munich</li>
<li><strong>Beyond work:</strong> DB-Ticket, Urban Sport Club membership</li>
<li><strong>Diversity</strong> - International Team (10 Nationalities) with all genders</li>
<li><strong>30 days of holidays</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>This role is a great fit if you are</p>
<ul>
<li>A <strong>Technical Product Product Manager</strong> with engineering roots</li>
<li>A <strong>former engineer or tech lead</strong> who moved into product leadership</li>
</ul>
<p>You should understand databases, system design, and technical trade-offs deeply enough to make independent decisions and provide clear technical guidance to the team.</p>
<p><strong>About us</strong></p>
<p><strong>IP Pilot</strong> is an innovative <strong>big data startup</strong> that analyzes millions of patent and trademark applications and uses its web platform to make the global intellectual property (IP) market transparent. Our <strong>clients are</strong> <strong>respected international IP law firms</strong> that use our data and analytics to support their strategic decisions and<br>
business development activities.</p>
<p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>