Technical Product Manager

Pearl

Technical Product Manager owning backend APIs, data pipelines, and releases for Pearl’s U.S. home performance rating platform.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $112,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management with a focus on backend systems, API development, and data pipelines. Capable of leading cross-functional teams, driving quality outcomes, and effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Product Management ExperienceBackend Engineering WorkflowsAPI Development and VersioningRelease Planning and Deployment CoordinationStrong Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Backend SystemsAPI LayerData PipelinesRequirements DocumentationRelease PlanningQuality ControlRisk AssessmentStakeholder UpdatesDeployment PracticesProblem Definition

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCuriosityOwnershipCollaborationDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

Product RoadmapDistributed Engineering TeamsDeployment ReadinessPost-Deploy ValidationQuality Outcomes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the product roadmap for Pearl’s backend systems, API layer, and data pipelines
Define backend initiative requirements and acceptance criteria with engineering and product
Assess downstream product impact of API, data model, and pipeline changes
Partner with onshore and offshore backend engineering teams
Run planning and communication rhythms with distributed engineering teams
Resolve ambiguity, make scoping decisions, and escalate tradeoffs
Translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Lead release planning for backend and data pipeline initiatives
Coordinate timelines, dependencies, and deployment readiness
Own release notes, internal communications, rollback planning, and post-deploy validation
Track in-flight, upcoming, and at-risk work
Drive quality control across backend product deliverables
Lead initiatives from problem definition through delivery
Identify risks and quality gaps and work with engineering to resolve them
Write requirements documents, release summaries, decision logs, and stakeholder updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of product management experience
Meaningful experience with backend, API, or data platform products
Hands-on familiarity with backend engineering workflows
Understanding of API development and versioning
Understanding of data pipelines
Understanding of deployment risks and practices
Ability to work effectively with distributed or offshore engineering teams
Strong written communication skills
Ability to write requirements, release plans, and stakeholder updates
Product sense to assess how backend changes affect dependent products
Experience owning release planning and deployment coordination for backend or infrastructure products
Ability to drive projects from scratch
Ownership of quality outcomes, not just delivery timelines
Curiosity about how backend decisions shape end-user experience
Alignment with Pearl’s mission and values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision and dental coverage provided at no cost for employees and their families
Option to purchase upgraded coverage at a minimal cost to employee
FSA, HSA, and dependent care accounts
Life insurance coverage
Employer paid cell phone service
401(k) with employer match up to 4%
Stock options
15 vacation days during the calendar year
Holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Floating holiday for your birthday
Sick days
Paid parental leave
100% remote work
Flexible work environment
Broad responsibilities with high autonomy
Supportive, team-based, and fun company culture
Diversity and inclusion support