163K–306K USD / year
Principal Technical Product Manager, Catalysis
ProductRemote — United States
Published on 2026-10-02
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About this role
The Principal Technical Product Manager will lead the Catalysis vertical, transforming a government-funded R&D initiative into a product-driven business. Responsibilities include product strategy, customer engagement, and building commercial foundations for AI-driven materials discovery. This position is pivotal in shaping innovative solutions for materials science across various industries.
About the company
SandboxAQ leverages artificial intelligence and quantum technology to improve decision-making processes across various sectors, including life sciences and medical devices. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions that address complex challenges in data analysis, research, and product management.
The team
AI Simulation, ChemSim
What you'll do
- Own the end-to-end Catalysis product strategy.
- Build a deep understanding of customer needs.
- Translate government objectives into product requirements.
- Define dataset and model requirements for the vertical.
- Drive the roadmap for reaction-level modeling.
- Quantify product value for customers.
- Manage strategic partner relationships.
- Define and track product and commercial KPIs.
What we're looking for
- 5+ years in product management.
- Strong domain knowledge in materials science or chemistry.
- Experience shipping AI/ML-driven scientific software.
- Ability to engage with computational scientists.
- Experience in commercial instinct for technical software.
- Skill in navigating deep ambiguity and translating into structured roadmaps.
- Ownership mindset and operational execution track record.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Nice to have
- Experience in catalysis end markets.
- Familiarity with computational chemistry workflows.
- Experience with semiconductor process chemistry.
- Understanding of machine-learned interatomic potentials.
- Track record building product-led growth for technical software.
- Prior engagement with catalyst manufacturers or chemical producers.
- Experience with multi-tenant SaaS.
- An advanced degree in a relevant field.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Performance-based incentives or bonuses.
- Equity participation.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings with company matching.
- Flexible paid time off and seasonal breaks.