Kentik · 1 day ago
Product Manager, Synthetics
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expKentik is the network intelligence platform for modern infrastructure teams, focused on providing observability products for complex networks. They are seeking a Product Manager for Synthetics to own the product roadmap and execution for synthetic monitoring capabilities, collaborating with engineering and customer-facing teams to enhance application performance monitoring.
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Responsibilities
Own and drive the product roadmap for Synthetics, balancing customer needs, technical feasibility, and business priorities
Independently prioritize features, enhancements, and technical investments, while partnering closely with senior product leadership for guidance and alignment
Translate customer problems and requirements into clear, actionable product specifications and user stories for engineering teams
Work closely with engineers to define, build, and iterate on synthetic monitoring capabilities, including application, transaction, and protocol-based tests
Engage regularly with customers and customer-facing teams (Sales, Solutions Engineering, Customer Success) to gather feedback, validate assumptions, and inform product decisions
Develop a strong understanding of how customers monitor web applications, services, and networks using synthetic testing approaches
Use data, product usage insights, and customer feedback to evaluate success and guide continuous improvement
Support feature delivery through the full product lifecycle, from discovery and definition through delivery and iteration
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a technical role at a technology company (e.g., network engineering, systems engineering, SRE, IT operations, infrastructure, or similar)
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, telemetry, and the OSI stack
Familiarity with SaaS products, cloud infrastructure, and modern application architectures
Experience using or working with monitoring and observability tools such as SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, ThousandEyes, or similar platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex technical concepts into clear, actionable requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams and collaborate across disciplines
A fast learner who is comfortable operating in evolving problem spaces
Preferred
Prior product management experience is strongly preferred, but not required
Candidates transitioning into product management from technical roles are encouraged to apply
Experience with synthetic monitoring concepts and tooling, including web, transaction, and protocol-based tests
Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (e.g., JavaScript, Selenium, browser-based testing frameworks)
Experience working with technologies such as WebRTC, browser automation, or voice-based testing
Hands-on experience with Linux and/or Windows server administration
Background working with networking vendors or technologies (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista) and network security tools such as firewalls
Networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent) are a plus but not required
Benefits
100% of premiums are paid by company for health, vision and dental coverage for you and your dependents
Additionally, an annual Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) of $3,000 for an individual or $4,500 for a family
Paid family & medical leave
Open PTO, a quarterly Wellness Day, and a minimum of 10 paid holidays
401(k) retirement account
Home office reimbursement
Stock options
Company
Kentik
Kentik is the network intelligence platform for modern infrastructure teams
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$101.7MKey Investors
Third Point VenturesVistara GrowthAugust Capital
2021-10-07Series C· $40M
2020-05-27Series Unknown· $23.5M
2016-08-04Series B· $23M
Leadership Team
Avi Freedman
Co-Founder and CEO
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Co-Founder
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