DeepL, Europe's leading AI company since 2017, is dedicated to breaking down language barriers and bringing cultures closer together. Our expertise in AI and neural networks has enabled us to create cutting-edge communication technologies for businesses, including the acclaimed DeepL Translator which offers 30+ languages, and DeepL Write, our AI writing companion. Our core offering includes a suite of products and tools made for businesses to communicate more effectively, both internally and with their customers around the globe.

Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI and build products that help drive better communication, drive connection, and make real-life impact. To do that, we need talented people, like you, who want to be a part of this exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

What sets us apart

We are committed to innovation and to a nurturing work environment. Founded by developers and researchers, we spend a lot of time actively reviewing the latest trends in generative AI and software engineering. Known for pioneering AI technologies, we dive deep into cutting-edge research to create not only translations, but advanced language solutions. Combining our use of modern technology, comprehensive employee benefits with our open and welcoming work culture is what sets us apart.

When we tell people about DeepL as an employer, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. Maybe it's because of the products that have helped countless people worldwide, or maybe it's because of our shared goal of improving communication for individuals and businesses worldwide. What we're certain of is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team committed to innovation and the well-being of its employees.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager for a newly forming API Partnerships team that will work closely with the already established API and Client Libraries team. The mission of the teams in this area is to enable developers to bring DeepL translations into any software product.

The team ensures that we offer a user-friendly API that adheres to modern best practices and that developers can work with the API in their preferred programming language. We provide an excellent developer experience beyond the API via documentation, tutorials, and other resources.

The “Partnerships” part of the API initiative will focus on building a partnerships ecosystem, working with ISVs and further ensuring that the API offering is enterprise-ready.

Your responsibilities

• Define the mission, strategy and roadmap for the platform team, incorporating data and in accordance with the wider DeepL strategy

• Lead a collaborative team process to translate user and business needs into development requirements that drive impact

• Lead the new partnerships initiative at DeepL, building on existing research and early plans

• Define metrics and KPIs to measure and report progress

• Ensure the maximum Return on Investment for all of your team’s efforts

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

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

• Cooperate with the team of engineers, the Engineering Manager and counterparts in other DeepL departments to foster a culture of trust and maintain a healthy team with predictable delivery performance

Qualities we look for

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Manager on a technology product

• Strong technical background: a computer science degree and/or previous software development experience and/or previous experience working specifically on an API product

• Experience working with ISVs

• Experience in driving the product lifecycle – research, prototyping, iterative development and testing, launch, and continuous improvement

• Consistency in using qualitative and quantitative insights to define strategy, goals and roadmap

• Data focus. You base your decisions on facts, not opinion, and always seek to validate any hypothesis both before and after implementation

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

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the help of insight and data

• Fluency in English. Other languages are an advantage

• Comfortable with a hybrid working model and able to come into our New York office regularly (3x per week). This is important in order to build a strong collaborative culture within our NY hub.

What we offer

- 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.

- Competitive salary, high-growth scale-up: we offer a competitive salary, stock options, and the experience of a fast-growing scale-up. We've doubled in size year-over-year, so come and be part of our US story, where your contributions not only add up–they multiply.

- 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 makes us better together.

- Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, working several days in the office each 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.

- Comprehensive health insurance: your health comes first. With our comprehensive insurance, we'll make sure you're covered from head to toe.

- 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.

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!

Salary Range

Please note: This is an exempt position. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
Base Salary Range: $150k-200k+ Annually

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.