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On-site in San Mateo, California, this entry-level role at Fireworks AI involves working on the cutting edge of generative AI infrastructure. The company focuses on delivering high-quality AI models with industry-leading inference speed, and this role is about building tools for developers and AI teams.
Skills / Requirements
- AI Fluency
- AI/ML Infrastructure
- Analytical Skills
- API Design
- Data-driven Decision Making
- Developer Tooling
- Inference Serving
- Model Fine-tuning
- Product Management
- Systems Thinking
- Technical Communication
- User Empathy
- Vibe Coding
Why Apply
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on using AI tools like APIs and AI APIs to build and innovate quickly. Fireworks AI's focus on generative AI infrastructure and model fine-tuning workflows aligns with a vibe coding approach.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll work closely with engineering, design, and data science teams to define and ship product features. Engaging directly with customers, you'll help shape their AI strategies and convert interest into long-term usage. You'll also partner with sales and marketing to promote new products.
Working in San Mateo, California
- San Mateo is part of the vibrant Silicon Valley tech hub, offering numerous networking opportunities.
- The city provides a balanced lifestyle with access to outdoor activities and urban amenities.
- San Mateo's proximity to major tech companies makes it a strategic location for tech professionals.
- Public transportation options like Caltrain connect San Mateo to San Francisco and other Bay Area cities.
Pay and Career Growth
Fireworks AI offers mentorship from experienced PMs and rotations across product areas, providing a strong foundation for future product leadership. The role promises significant responsibility and impact, with opportunities to work on strategic projects and develop cross-functional leadership skills.
Benefits and Perks
- Career Development
- Collaborative team
- Innovative projects
- Mentorship
Is This Role Right for You?
Good fit if you...
- You recently graduated with a technical degree and have been actively building with AI APIs.
- You thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable with ambiguity.
- You have strong communication skills and can explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
May not be for you if...
- You have more than two years of professional experience.
- You prefer structured, 9-5 work environments.
- You lack interest in AI or developer tooling.
Original Job Description
About Us:
At Fireworks, we’re building the future of generative AI infrastructure. Our platform delivers the highest-quality models with the fastest and most scalable inference in the industry. We’ve been independently benchmarked as the leader in LLM inference speed and are driving cutting-edge innovation through projects like our own function calling and multimodal models. Fireworks is a Series C company valued at $4 billion and backed by top investors including Benchmark, Sequoia, Lightspeed, Index, and Evantic. We’re an ambitious, collaborative team of builders, founded by veterans of Meta PyTorch and Google Vertex AI.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity for an early-career product manager to work at the frontier of AI infrastructure — building tools used daily by developers and AI teams at the world’s most ambitious companies.
Inspired by Google’s APM program and other cornerstone programs, APMs at Fireworks will receive mentorship from experienced PMs while also getting rotations across both Fireworks’ product areas and tasks (platform product, forward-deployment and strategic projects).
This role is designed to help you develop the foundational skills of a start-up product leader: rigorous thinking, user empathy, technical depth, and cross-functional leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, helping shape their GenAI strategy using Fireworks infrastructure.
Partner with engineering, design, and data science teams to define, build, and ship product features across the Fireworks platform — from API tooling to model fine-tuning workflows to inference infrastructure
Engage directly with customers from fast-moving startups to large enterprises, to identify use cases and convert interest into long-term usage and expansion
Partner with GTM functions like sales and marketing to evangelize new products to customers and throughout the Fireworks org
Minimum Requirements
You recently graduated (or are about to) with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Less than 2 years of professional experience (this role is designed for early-career candidates).
Curiosity about AI, LLMs, and developer tooling. You’ve been vibe coding constantly and building with AI APIs
Clear written and verbal communication – You’ll be interacting directly with customers and need to explain technical tradeoffs to them
Strong analytical skills and user empathy
Deep hunger and motivation. This isn’t a 9-5 job and you’ll be expected to step up, especially during periods of “wartime”
Comfortability with ambiguity and energized by fast-moving environments
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with AI/ML infrastructure: inference serving, fine-tuning pipelines, embeddings, or agent frameworks.
Prior internship or project experience in product management, software engineering, or data science.
Familiarity with developer-focused products and an understanding of what makes a great API or SDK experience.
Why Fireworks AI?
Solve Hard Problems: Tackle challenges at the forefront of AI infrastructure, from low-latency inference to scalable model serving.
Build What’s Next: Work with bleeding-edge technology that impacts how businesses and developers harness AI globally.
Ownership & Impact: Join a fast-growing, passionate team where your work directly shapes the future of AI—no bureaucracy, just results.
Learn from the Best: Collaborate with world-class engineers and AI researchers who thrive on curiosity and innovation.
Fireworks AI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all innovators.
