Fireworks AI · 2 days ago
Forward Deployed Product Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$170K/yr - $240K/yr
2+ years expFireworks AI is building the future of generative AI infrastructure, and they are seeking a Forward Deployed Product Manager who is customer obsessed. The role involves engaging with customers to identify use cases, translating feedback into product requirements, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure successful product delivery.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data ManagementSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Engage directly with customers from fast-moving startups to large enterprises, to identify use cases and convert interest into long-term usage and expansion
Define and propose tailored solutions and proof-of-concepts (POCs) that demonstrate the value of Fireworks’ platform in real customer environments
Lead onboarding and implementation efforts, including fine-tuning workflows, latency benchmarks, API integration, and infrastructure alignment
Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, helping shape their GenAI strategy using Fireworks infrastructure
Translate customer insights into structured product definition, identifying common themes and high-leverage feature requests
Collaborate closely with engineering and applied ML teams to align customer needs with technical roadmap
Drive execution of product development, ensuring that new products land successfully with customers
Oversee Fireworks roadmap, ensuring that reflects customer needs
Qualification
Required
Strong technical background (CS/EECE background and/or production level development experience) or technical product management experience
Intimate familiarity with LLMs, fine-tuning, model inference, agents etc
2 - 5+ years of experience in products for software engineers (hiring at multiple levels for this role)
Strong customer interaction skills, deep customer success focus
Ability to communicate highly technical concepts to all kinds of audiences including the latest AI developments
Focus on driving outcomes, not just technical milestones
Ability to navigate complex customer/technical scenarios and come up with creative solutions
Preferred
Prior experience in technical product management roles with high degree of customer interactions
Interest in generative AI or developer tools
Early startup or founding experience
Prior technical leadership / technical PM experience
Benefits
Meaningful equity in a fast-growing startup
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Fireworks AI
Fireworks AI is an advanced platform that enables users to build, tune, and scale AI applications using open-source models
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$327MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalBenchmark
2025-10-28Series C· $230M
2025-10-28Secondary Market· $20M
2024-07-07Series B· $52M
Leadership Team
Lin Qiao
CEO and cofounder
Aishwarya Srinivasan
Head of AI Developer Relations
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