M&E Frontend Product Manager

CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.

As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry.

CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation.

CoreWeave, ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024, is building Conductor, a revolutionary cloud platform for the Media & Entertainment Industry. Our mission is to lead the transition from on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based, infinitely scalable and on-demand resources for rendering, simulation and beyond. Conductor enables entire workflows of VFX and Animation facilities, whether they’re using custom tools or off the shelf software to extend seamlessly into the cloud.

M&E Frontend Product Manager

Do you want to be instrumental in the future of M&E cloud-based services?

Following our acquisition by CoreWeave in 2023, we’re looking for an experienced Frontend Product Manager to join us in expanding what is becoming an indispensable part of the filmmaking toolset! Our ideal candidate has a mix of enterprise technology management, software development, and VFX or Animation industry experience. You’ll have a passion for building amazing products that delight technology decision-makers, render wranglers and artists alike, playing a key role in helping define the product strategy, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional user experiences.

We need you to manage the front-end development team and lead, define, and evolve product requirements, correlate them with user workflows, and guide the team through key milestones. As Frontend Product Manager, you’ll be responsible for building and guiding a successful front-end development team, while identifying and tracking key performance indicators, including QA and support goals while implementing development processes that’ll support product growth. Ultimately, you’ll be a key player in giving the industry a great excuse to move their demanding and expensive workflows into the cloud.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide strategic leadership to development efforts, utilizing M&E expertise to guide the development of new cloud-based workflows leveraging developing AI and traditional industry toolsets to support the overall product direction of the platform
• Expand and enhance technical offerings and/or cloud-based business growth and analyze the cost/benefit of feature selection.
• Partner with internal and customers to capture feedback, evaluate and prioritize improvements, and ensure features meet industry needs and business directives.
• Maintenance and expansion of our existing DCC integrations
• Determine team assignments based on skill sets, priorities, and project demands. Ensure that developers are held accountable for the quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Definition, monitoring of the platform’s function
• Gather feature requirements and go-to-market planning and alignment
• Create tools to support the success of the sales team and help identify opportunities to increase that success
• Lead a product development team in which you motivate and achieve steady improvements in your area
• Define and implement any necessary emerging technologies and open-source initiatives

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Product Design, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of product management experience
• Proven experience managing a team of developers to deliver high-quality products
• A background working with products for post-production and media customers and an understanding of production workflows
• Enthusiastic team player happy to wear many hats and excited about participating in a fast-paced and ever-changing startup environment
• Proven experience building complex, user-focused products and a passion for creating amazing user experiences
• Excellent analytical skills to break down and solve complex problems
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, promoting teamwork and understanding between different types of workers and thinkers
• Experience with iterative and incremental development
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Excellent business judgment
• Excellent organizational skills while managing multiple ongoing projects
• Proficient in Python, Git
• Exposure to media authoring and rendering tools such as Maya, Cinema 4D, Houdini, Katana, V-Ray, Arnold, Redshift, Renderman, and Unreal Engine

Nice-to-haves:

• You have the technical skillset to talk shop and work closely with our engineers
• Experience in design and implementation of complex SaaS/PaaS systems

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $200,000 - $235,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What We Offer

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

Our Workplace

At CoreWeave, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work. We recognize the significance of fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture and its positive impact on our business. Our philosophy operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling employees to tailor work-life balance to their individual preferences.

For those who do not live within 30 miles of one of our offices, we are open to considering remote work for candidates whose skills and experience strongly align with the role. While we prioritize a hybrid work environment for most roles, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to remote work for specific positions and specialized skill sets. Onboarding is essential to your success. New employees not based out of an office will be invited to attend onboarding training at one of our hubs within their first month of employment. We continue to foster a collaborative environment by bringing teams together quarterly.

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CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [email protected].