Principal Product Manager - ClickHouse Cloud

ClickHouse

$169K — $250K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in product management, especially with cloud-based SaaS products.
  • Strong background in database systems, distributed systems, and real-time analytics.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL; knowledgeable in query execution and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with databases like ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, and others.
  • Understanding of modern data infrastructure, ETL pipelines, and CDC frameworks.
  • Experience with features like database replication and backup workflows.
  • Proven leadership skills to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the product roadmap for ClickHouse Cloud.
  • Collaborate with engineering to enhance the core database engine and storage layer.
  • Engage with customers to collect insights and drive product decisions.
  • Support feature launches and contribute to product messaging with design and marketing teams.
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring product success.
  • Manage product-related communications and stakeholder expectations.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work environment across 20 countries.
  • Employer healthcare contribution.
  • Equity through stock options for all employees.
  • Flexible time off policy in the US and generous leave in other regions.
  • $500 budget for home office setup for remote employees.
  • Opportunities for global gatherings and team-building events.
Full Job Description
NOTE: this position can be remote anywhere within the United States. As the Principal Product Manager for ClickHouse Cloud, you will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of the product working closely with engineering, customers, and stakeholders. What you will do: • Define and drive the product roadmap for ClickHouse Cloud, with a focus on cloud-native database capabilities such as multi-region replication, distributed query execution, fault tolerance, storage tiering, and schema evolution. • Collaborate with engineering to prioritize and deliver improvements to the core database engine, storage layer, and query optimizer, ensuring the Cloud offering keeps pace with open-source and enterprise use cases. • Engage directly with customers, gathering insights through interactions, feedback, and market research to guide product decisions. • Work alongside design, marketing, operations, and sales teams to support feature launches, contribute to blog posts, and help shape product positioning and messaging. • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success. • Act as the primary point of contact for all product-related communications, effectively managing expectations and keeping stakeholders informed. About You: • Minimum 8+ years of product management experience with a strong background in cloud-based SaaS products. Deep familiarity with database systems, distributed systems, or real-time analytics platforms is strongly preferred. • Hands-on experience with SQL and strong understanding of query execution, indexing strategies, partitioning, and performance tuning. • Experience working with databases such as ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or other columnar databases. • Understanding of modern data infrastructure: data lakes, ETL pipelines, CDC and data orchestration frameworks. • Demonstrated ability to work with engineering on low-level technical topics, such as schema management, query planning, storage engines, schema design. • Experience designing and delivering features such as database replication, consistency models, and backup/restore workflows. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of simplifying deep technical topics for non-technical audiences. Bonus Points: • Experience working and scaling open source technologies • Prior experience at a startup The typical starting salary for this role in the US is $169,000-$225,000 USD The typical starting salary for this role in US Premium Markets is $188,000-$250,000 USD Compensation For roles based in the United States, the typical starting salary range for this position is listed above. In certain locations, such as the San Francisco Bay Area and the New York City Metro Area, a premium market range may apply, as listed. These salary ranges reflect what we reasonably and in good faith believe to be the minimum and maximum pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation may be higher or lower than the amounts listed, and the ranges may be subject to future adjustments. An individual's placement within the range will depend on various factors, including (but not limited to) education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, performance, and the needs of the business or organization. If you have any questions or comments about compensation as a candidate, please get in touch with us at [redacted]. Perks • Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly. We currently operate in over 20 countries. • Healthcare - Employer contributions towards your healthcare. • Equity in the company - Every new team member who joins our company receives stock options. • Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries. • A $500 Home office setup if you're a remote employee. • Global Gatherings - We believe in the power of in-person connection and offer opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.

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