Senior Technical Product Manager | AI Systems

DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation. Building on a history of innovation, quality and security, DeepL continues to expand its offerings beyond the field of Language, including DeepL Agent - an autonomous AI assistant designed to transform the way businesses and knowledge workers get work done. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jarek Kutylowski, DeepL now has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.

Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you’re ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination.

What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We’re a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected.

When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture.

What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL onLinkedIn,Instagram, and our Blog.

In the AI Systems Track at DeepL we empower and accelerate the lifecycle from innovative research to global, dependable, and efficient production deployment. We sit at the intersection of product, engineering, and research — turning raw model potential (e.g. LLMs) into refined, production-ready applications while optimising their distribution across our computational infrastructure (GPUs on cloud and datacentres).

• Define and guide the mission, strategy, and technical roadmap for a team that enables the efficient deployment and optimisation of our LLMs, which are used by multiple teams as part of DeepL’s suite of products.

• Facilitate collaborative processes to translate business and user needs into development requirements that create meaningful impact.

• Oversee the product lifecycle from discovery to launch and driving measurable business impact

• Establish metrics and KPIs to track progress and demonstrate impact.

• Help the team prioritise efforts to maximise value and effectiveness.

• Communicate strategy, ideas, and complex concepts clearly, aimed at the right audience, with the help of data and insights

• Identify opportunities for new features and products that leverage the global scale of our user base and data

Qualities We Look For

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager on a technology product, working closely with engineering counterparts.

• Technical background: e.g. a computer science degree and/or previous software development experience and/or previous experience working specifically in technical domains

• Experience in driving the product lifecycle and leading an impactful product team – research, hypothesis formation, prioritisation, execution, and continuous improvement

• Experience working on a product at scale, with an international footprint

• Analytical, customer focused, dive into the detail, and enjoys working with highly technical teams on complex problems

• Able to analyze and break down large problems into a structured approach, with measurable steps to achieve the goals

• Consistency in using qualitative and quantitative insights to define strategy, goals and roadmap. You base your decisions on facts and seek to validate any hypothesis both before and after implementation.

• Skilled in Identifying gaps in metrics or KPIs then defining new measures to demonstrate impact

• Strong communication skills, using data and insights to tailor messages to different audiences.

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.

• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.

• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.

• Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.

• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.

• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.

• Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!

You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.