[Remote] Staff Product Manager - AI Foundations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Plaid is dedicated to empowering the transformation of financial interactions by building essential tools and experiences. As a Product Manager on the AI Foundations team, you will drive Plaid’s AI strategy, developing scalable AI systems that enhance financial experiences across the platform.ResponsibilitiesAI Platform Vision: Define the strategy, roadmap, and success metrics for Plaid’s core AI and data foundation, enabling smarter, more adaptive financial products across the ecosystemSystem Development: Partner with Engineering and Data Science to design scalable AI systems, from model training and evaluation pipelines to APIs that deliver intelligence at scaleProduct Execution: Drive initiatives from concept to production, balancing rapid experimentation with reliability, transparency, and responsible AI practicesCross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with research, platform, and product teams to embed AI capabilities across Plaid’s products and developer platformMeasurement and Iteration: Use metrics, model performance data, and customer feedback to validate impact, inform prioritization, and continuously improve outcomesCommunication and Alignment: Translate complex AI concepts into clear narratives and tradeoffs for technical and non-technical stakeholders, building shared understanding across teamsSkills8+ years of product management experience with direct experience leading AI/ML or applied intelligence products from concept to production with measurable impactDeep technical fluency in how modern ML systems are trained, evaluated, deployed, and monitored, with the ability to engage confidently with engineers and data scientistsStrategic and executional range. Skilled at defining long-term AI vision while delivering near-term experiments, prototypes, and launchesPlatform mindset and experience building scalable developer or data platforms through well-designed primitives, APIs, and frameworksStrong communicator and influencer who can translate complex AI concepts into clear narratives and decisions for technical and non-technical audiencesCommitment to responsible AI and transparency, especially in regulated or high-trust domainsHands-on experience with LLMs, embeddings, or agentic systems in productionFamiliarity with applied AI in regulated or high-trust domains such as fintech, identity, or riskBenefitsAdditional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered.Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).Company OverviewPlaid develops financial technology infrastructure that enables applications to connect with users' bank accounts and financial data. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://plaid.com.Company H1B SponsorshipPlaid has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 41 in 2025, 41 in 2024, 42 in 2023, 53 in 2022, 30 in 2021, 11 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.