Cohere · 1 day ago
VP of AI Product
Cohere is a company at the forefront of AI and NLP technology, and they are seeking a VP of AI Product to lead product vision and strategy for their North AI platform. The role involves collaborating with customers, driving innovation, and managing product development to enhance the company's offerings in AI solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIMachine LearningNatural Language Processing
Responsibilities
Collaborate with enterprise customers and developers to understand their needs and pain points through various methods (feedback, focus groups, interviews, conferences)
Research industry trends, competitive landscape, and stay updated on the latest AI/ML research (e.g., NeurIPS, ICLR) to drive innovation
Analyze product data to identify usage patterns and opportunities for improvement
Align with leadership to ensure product strategy supports company goals
Translate customer insights into a prioritized product roadmap
Design and specify features, including defining success metrics
Propose and prioritize new initiatives, balancing short-term and long-term investments
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution
Navigate trade-offs and challenges during the development process
Lead project planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication
Ensure product launches are data-driven, with clear metrics and hypotheses
Share successes and learnings internally and externally
Embrace a hands-on, startup mindset to drive results in a fast-paced environment
Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation
Mentor and develop product management talent within the team
Qualification
Required
8+ years in product management, with a proven track record of leading successful products and teams
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred
Experience with AI/ML, developer-facing products (e.g., APIs), or large-scale systems
Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams, drive strategic initiatives, and influence stakeholders
Scrappy, startup mentality with a passion for innovation and problem-solving
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly
Preferred
Background in engineering, machine learning, algorithms, or statistics
Experience in a high-growth startup or tech company
Familiarity with agile development methodologies
Benefits
An open and inclusive culture and work environment
Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)
Company
Cohere
Cohere is an enterprise AI firm developing secure and private AI technology to address real-world business challenges.
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (13)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Government of CanadaTiger Global ManagementIndex Ventures
2025-09-24Series D· $100M
2025-08-14Series D· $500M
2025-06-17Secondary Market
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