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Cohere AI

VP of AI Product

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The VP of Product Engineering leads engineering teams to create high-performance AI products, boosts team dynamics, and ensures effective communication across teams.
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Who are we?

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.

Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.

Join us on our mission and shape the future!

Why this role?
  • Lead product vision and strategy for Cohere’s North AI platform, and related products.

  • Shape the future of the product and company culture while working with a talented multidisciplinary team.

About Cohere

Cohere is a company at the forefront of AI and NLP technology. Cohere builds foundational models and AI solutions that help teams turn everyday effort into extraordinary impact.


About North

North is Cohere’s cutting-edge AI workspace platform, designed to revolutionize the way enterprises utilize AI. It offers a secure and customizable environment, allowing companies to deploy AI while maintaining control over sensitive data. North integrates seamlessly with existing workflows, providing a trusted platform that connects AI agents with workplace tools and applications.


Responsibilities

Customer Engagement and Research
  • Collaborate with enterprise customers and developers to understand their needs and pain points through various methods (feedback, focus groups, interviews, conferences).

  • Research industry trends, competitive landscape, and stay updated on the latest AI/ML research (e.g., NeurIPS, ICLR) to drive innovation.

  • Analyze product data to identify usage patterns and opportunities for improvement.

  • Align with leadership to ensure product strategy supports company goals.

Product Strategy and Development
  • Translate customer insights into a prioritized product roadmap.

  • Design and specify features, including defining success metrics.

  • Propose and prioritize new initiatives, balancing short-term and long-term investments.

  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution.

Execution and Delivery
  • Navigate trade-offs and challenges during the development process.

  • Lead project planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.

  • Ensure product launches are data-driven, with clear metrics and hypotheses.

  • Share successes and learnings internally and externally.

Leadership and Impact
  • Embrace a hands-on, startup mindset to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

  • Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

  • Mentor and develop product management talent within the team.


Qualifications
  • Experience: 8+ years in product management, with a proven track record of leading successful products and teams.

  • Technical Background: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees (MBA, MS, PhD) preferred.

  • Domain Expertise: Experience with AI/ML, developer-facing products (e.g., APIs), or large-scale systems.

  • Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams, drive strategic initiatives, and influence stakeholders.

  • Mindset: Scrappy, startup mentality with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.

  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Background in engineering, machine learning, algorithms, or statistics.

  • Experience in a high-growth startup or tech company.

  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

What We Offer
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI/NLP technology.

  • Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements.

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

  • Collaborative and inclusive team environment focused on growth and impact.

If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply!

We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:

🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment 

🧑‍💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research 

🍽 Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks

🦷 Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health 

🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months

🎨 Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement

🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend

✈️ 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)

Top Skills

Ai Products
Back-End Engineering
Front-End Engineering
Large Language Models
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Cohere AI Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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