Director of Product Management - AI CodeGen

2 Months ago • All levels • Product Management • $237,500 PA - $300,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As the Director of Product Management, you will shape the future of open-source, AI-driven code generation tools, expand industry engagement, and build strategic partnerships. You'll be a key decision-maker in product strategy, influencing technical direction. You'll lead the charge toward product-market fit, ensuring innovations resonate with developers and drive adoption. You will also grow Stacklok's influence across developer communities and strategic partners.
Must have:
  • Experience as a software engineer with AI-driven development knowledge.
  • Ability to analyze industry trends and developer needs.
  • Recognized contributor in AI/ML or CodeGen communities.
  • Effective communication skills to translate technical concepts.
  • Ability to build meaningful industry relationships.
Good to have:
  • Experience fostering developer engagement.
  • Comfortable in a fast-moving environment.
  • Ability to identify emerging opportunities.
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Flexible work environment
  • Flexible PTO

Job Details

Stacklok is turning AI code generation on its side, breaking down closed ecosystems to give developers freedom, flexibility, and control. Led by Kubernetes co-founder Craig McLuckie, we are developers building for developers, with deep open source roots and a track record of reshaping modern software development. Now, we’re bringing those same principles to AI code generation, ensuring developers stay in control of their tools, workflows, and code.

We work hand-in-hand with developer communities to drive real progress. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and reshape the era of AI CodeGen, let’s build it together.

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Location & Travel

This is a remote role open to candidates residing in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Opportunity

Stacklok is seeking a Director of Product Management to shape the future of our open source, AI-driven code generation tools, expand industry engagement, and build strategic partnerships. 

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be a key decision-maker in defining our product strategy, influencing technical direction, and positioning Stacklok as a leader in developer-centric AI CodeGen.

Working closely with the founders and executive team, you’ll lead Stacklok’s charge toward product-market fit, ensuring our innovations deeply resonate with developers and drive meaningful adoption.

As a highly visible industry leader and voice, you’ll grow Stacklok’s influence across developer communities, strategic partners, and future customers, expanding our impact in the AI and developer ecosystem.

We’re looking for a versatile leader with a software engineering background, a strong community presence, and a passion for developer technologies - someone who’s a compelling storyteller and has built generative AI products. If that’s you, we’d love to hear from you!

What Success Looks Like: First 6-12 months

  • Technical & Strategic Influence: Led critical product decisions, ensuring Stacklok’s AI CodeGen tools align with developer needs, industry standards, and competitive differentiation. Prioritized key investments to enhance developer experience.

  • Product-Market Fit Advancement: Used market intelligence and developer feedback to shape product strategy, leading to measurable improvements in adoption, engagement, and differentiation. Positioned Stacklok as a key player in AI CodeGen.

  • Significant Growth in Developer Adoption: Designed and executed data-driven growth strategies, driving active developer engagement. Established growth loops, strategic integrations, and ecosystem partnerships to sustain adoption.

  • Expanded Industry Leadership & Market Influence: Strengthened Stacklok’s reputation through high-profile speaking engagements, thought leadership, and industry collaborations. Led partnerships that expanded our presence and created new business opportunities.

In This Role, You Will:

  • Lead product strategy development, ensuring Stacklok’s AI-driven CodeGen stay developer-first and industry-aligned.

  • Engage directly with developers and industry experts to gather insights, validate product direction, and refine feature priorities.

  • Define and articulate clear product requirements, collaborating with Engineering to build high-impact, developer-centric features.

  • Develop and execute go-to-market strategies, working cross-functionally with Marketing and Sales to drive awareness, adoption, and retention.

  • Forge strategic partnerships to expand Stacklok’s integrations, strengthen its ecosystem presence, and drive adoption through key industry collaborations.

  • Monitor competitive and market dynamics, identifying emerging trends and ensuring Stacklok’s positioning remains differentiated.

  • Be a key external advocate, representing Stacklok at industry events, community forums, podcasts, and other  thought leadership opportunities to drive engagement and credibility.

We understand that not everyone will meet every requirement listed, and that’s perfectly okay! We encourage you to apply regardless of your self-assessment. We value a diverse range of skills and experiences and believe that your unique attributes can make a significant impact. We want to hear from you!

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Technical Background: Experience as a software engineer/developer with a strong understanding of AI-driven development and CodeGen tools.

  • Market & Competitive Awareness: Strong ability to analyze industry trends, developer needs, and competitive landscapes, turning insights into actionable product strategies.

  • Industry Presence & Voice: Recognized contributor in AI/ML, Developer, or CodeGen communities (e.g., speaking engagements, blogs, podcasts, developer advocacy).

  • Effective Communication & Storytelling: Able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messaging for developers, executives, industry partners, and customers.

  • High-Energy & Relationship-Driven: Thrives on building meaningful industry relationships, engaging with developers and thought leaders, and forming strategic partnerships that drive impact.

  • Community Engagement & Relationship Building: Experience fostering developer engagement through meetups, online communities, or ambassador programs.

  • Adaptable & Forward-Thinking: Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, identifying emerging opportunities, and adjusting strategies to align with evolving industry trends.


Base Salary Range: $237,500 - $300,000

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Why Join Us?

At Stacklok, we believe great technology is built by teams that support, challenge, and inspire one another. We stand together, recognizing each other’s strengths and fostering true innovation through collaboration.

Our work in AI code generation is driven by curiosity and a commitment to empowering developers with open, flexible tools. We are humble but relentless, always seeking truth in data and pushing boundaries through experimentation.

We offer competitive compensation, equity, comprehensive healthcare, and a flexible work environment - including adaptable work hours and flexible PTO to support your success. 

If you're passionate about shaping the future of AI-assisted development and value teamwork, curiosity, and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Stacklok Inc, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their, or any other person's, perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.

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