GitHub · 8 hours ago
Principal Product Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $425K/yr
8+ years expGitHub is the world’s leading platform for agentic software development, and they are seeking a Principal Product Manager to define and execute the vision for Copilot’s experience on GitHub.com. This role involves collaborating with designers and engineers to create an intuitive and AI-powered experience for developers.
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Responsibilities
Help define and ship end-to-end Copilot user experiences on GitHub.com, with a focus on making AI-powered development frictionless, powerful, and accessible
Build and drive the product strategy for Copilot UX, partnering closely with the SVP of Product and the design and engineering teams
Lead innovation in product design—set a high bar for design quality, usability, and developer delight. Make design a competitive advantage
Engage deeply with customers and the developer community—listen, learn, and turn insights into differentiated product experiences
Represent the developer’s perspective in every decision. Advocate for the needs, workflows, and challenges of real users
Collaborate across teams and disciplines to align on goals, define priorities, and deliver high-impact solutions
Analyze usage data and customer feedback to identify pain points and opportunities. Use data to inform and prioritize work, not just to report on it
Define clear, measurable success criteria at product inception; track and communicate progress to stakeholders
Act as a subject matter expert for Copilot user experience and a connector between product, design, engineering, and business partners
Champion a culture of innovation, clarity, and empathy for developers
Qualification
Required
10+ years experience in product/service/project/program management, software development, product design, or related field
OR Bachelor's Degree in related field AND 8+ years experience in product/service/project/program management, software development, product design, or related field
OR equivalent experience
Experience leading user experience or product design for developer tools or technical products
Experience engaging with customers and presenting to executive audiences
Willingness to travel up to 50% to meet with users, partners, and teams as needed
Preferred
Strong track record of shipping products that solve real user problems and are loved by their communities
Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field AND 13+ years experience in product/service/project/program management, software development, product design, or related field
Experience working on developer products
Experience working with AI-based products
Experience working remotely and influencing distributed teams
Benefits
Annual bonus
Stock
Competitive pay
Generous learning and growth opportunities
Excellent benefits
Company
GitHub
GitHub is a software company that offers code hosting services that allow developers to build software for open-source and private projects. It is a sub-organization of Microsoft.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$350MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2018-06-03Acquired
2015-07-29Series B· $250M
2015-06-19Secondary Market
Leadership Team
PJ Hyett
Co-Founder
Kyle Daigle
Chief Operating Officer
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