Founding Technical Product Manager

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Technical Product Manager | Mission-Driven HealthTech Startup

Location : San Francisco Bay Area (Local candidates only)

Early-stage startup experience is a must

Unfortunately, we are not set up for visa sponsorship at this time

About Us

Navigating cancer is overwhelming—patients and caregivers face a fragmented, complex system with little guidance. Our mission-driven digital health startup is changing that by building the most comprehensive self-advocacy platform available, empowering patients at every step of their journey.

Backed by top-tier venture investors and strategic healthtech accelerators , we are scaling our impact and expanding our product to better serve the cancer community. This is an opportunity to be part of an early-stage, high-growth team dedicated to improving the experience for patients and their families .

The Role : Technical Product Manager

We are looking for a highly technical product manager with proven early-stage startup experience (0-1 or early scaling). You’ll bridge Product and Engineering , ensuring our team moves fast, ships efficiently, and builds with technical precision. Your role will be execution-focused , owning feature readiness, technical refinement, and backlog management.

What You’ll Do

• Translate product ideas into engineering-ready specs with clear technical considerations.
• Work closely with engineers to scope, refine, and anticipate technical challenges.
• Own backlog management and sprint planning , ensuring seamless execution.
• Define and track key product metrics , ensuring features drive impact and engagement.
• Optimize product-engineering collaboration , identifying inefficiencies and improving workflows.

What You Bring

Must have : Proven experience in an early-stage startup (Seed to Series A).

Local SF Bay Area candidates only – This role requires in-person collaboration.

Strong technical fluency – Understanding of APIs, databases, and system design.

Execution-first mindset – Able to break down ideas into clear, detailed tickets.

Startup adaptability – Thrives in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment.

Excellent communication skills – Can bridge the gap between Product and Engineering.

Bonus : Prior experience as a software engineer or in a highly technical product role.

Why Join Us?

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Product Management

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care and Technology, Information and Internet

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