About Us:
HiveWatch is a tech-forward, inclusive organization fostering the evolution of the physical security industry. We are a diverse team of forward thinkers who empower each other to find creative and collaborative solutions in an industry ripe for modernization. We are passionate about the problems we’re solving for our customers and equally passionate about the company we’re building.
HiveWatch is here to help security teams pivot from chasing threats to preventing them. We protect organizations, people, and property through the intelligent orchestration of physical security programs. With better communication, more insights, and less “noise”, we are modernizing what it means for businesses and their employees to truly feel safe.
We're seeking an AI Product Manager to own and scale HiveWatch's AI Operator product suite. This is a strategically critical role that sits at the intersection of cutting-edge AI/ML technology and real-world security operations. You'll define the vision and roadmap for how artificial intelligence transforms security operations, ensuring our AI solutions deliver measurable value while integrating seamlessly into complex enterprise environments.
Success in this role requires both exceptional product intuition and deep technical capabilities. You'll need to understand customer workflows at a granular level, identify high-impact AI opportunities, and drive execution from concept through launch. You'll work closely with security operators, enterprise customers, and technical stakeholders to build AI products that genuinely augment human decision-making and operational efficiency. This isn't about AI for AI's sake—it's about solving real problems in security operations with intelligence and precision.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:- Own the product vision, roadmap and backlog for HiveWatch's AI Operator and emerging AI product portfolio. Drive end-to-end product development using Agile methodologies, from initial concept through launch and iteration.
- Deeply understand security operations workflows and pain points, and shepherd HiveWatch’s AI products to not only provide force multiplication, but optimize the user experience.
- Lead your development team to balance innovation with operational excellence. Ensure our AI products are reliable, explainable, and trustworthy in mission-critical security environments.
- Engage directly with customers and security operators to validate product direction, gather feedback, and drive adoption.
- Define and track KPIs to measure AI product efficacy and utilization. Use data to continuously optimize our AI products and deliver measurable value to our users.
- Stay ahead of AI/ML trends and identify emerging technologies that could differentiate HiveWatch's offerings.
- Work from our headquarters in El Segundo, CA
- 5+ years of product management experience, with at least 3+ years building and scaling AI/ML or computer vision-powered products
- Proven track record of launching successful AI products in B2B or enterprise environments, with measurable customer and business impact
- Strong technical depth; You have experience with
- computer vision, generative AI models and natural language processing, anomaly detection
- model architectures, training pipelines, dataset management and performance trade-offs
- model deployment and inference optimization, particularly understanding how to balance compute resources, latency, and cost for production workloads
- Experience translating ambiguous customer problems into clear product requirements and technical specifications
- Customer-centric mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills; You are comfortable engaging with technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making approach
- Ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution; You can sweat the details while keeping the big picture in focus
- Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments
- Real passion for building products that solve meaningful problems
- Startup experience, particularly in early-stage or growth-stage companies
- Background in computer vision, video analytics, or real-time AI systems
- Prior experience as a software engineer, data scientist, or in a highly technical role
- Experience in the security, surveillance, or physical security technology industry
- Knowledge of edge AI, distributed systems, or IoT architectures
- Experience with real-time data processing, event-driven systems, or streaming analytics
- Understanding of trust, safety, and responsible AI considerations in production systems
- Training in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related quantitative field
ADDITIONAL INFO:
- Base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $172,000 USD per year
- Eligible to participate in HiveWatch Equity Incentive Plan
*The final offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of relevant experience and expertise, location, and other business considerations.
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HiveWatch El Segundo, California, USA Office
HiveWatch HQ is located in El Segundo! We frequent team lunches at nearby coffee shops and restaurants such as Chipotle, In N Out, Cava and more! We're also conveniently located to the LAX airport and just a few minutes from your favorite beach!
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