About the role

• Own and deliver the Fusion roadmap, shipping net new functionality to Fusion like SQL comprehension, compute, governance, and SAO
• Define requirements for Fusion features that integrate seamlessly with the dbt platform and unlock enterprise value
• Keep the Fusion engineering team aligned, unblocked, and executing on a predictable cadence
• Contribute hands-on to the dbt Core / Fusion codebases, including code reviews, documentation, and small feature implementations
• Collaborate with OSS strategy leads, platform PM peers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver a unified roadmap

What success looks like

• Shipping net-new Fusion features on a predictable quarterly cadence
• Measurable contribution to Fusion PLG growth metrics, including identification and monetization of local dbt deployments
• Hands-on contributions to dbt Core and Fusion code bases, including merged PRs and meaningful improvements to the open source codebase
• Strong execution and alignment across the Fusion engineering team

You're a good fit if you have

• 1–2 years of product management experience in technical domains such as developer tooling, data platforms, or open source software
• Strong grasp of system architectures, particularly for local deployments and how they scale to enterprise use cases
• Understanding of how open source investments drive PLG growth and product strategy
• Ability to bridge technical delivery with business impact, translating features into revenue and growth metrics
• Experience working with engineering teams to define, prioritize, and ship complex technical features
• Strong communication skills with empathy for open source contributors and enterprise users alike

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with dbt or similar transformation frameworks
• Background in plugin architectures, extensibility systems, or platform ecosystems
• Understanding of PLG motions and freemium-to-paid conversion strategies
• Experience with SQL engines, query optimization, or compute systems
• Prior experience as an engineer whose worked with modern development frameworks (examples: React, Typescript, Python, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: 174,000 - 248,000 USD per year
• Equity Stake (RSUs)
• Unlimited PTO (and we encourage you to use it!)
• 401k with a 3% guaranteed contribution
• Excellent healthcare coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness and home office stipends

Our Hiring Process

• Introductory call with a Talent Acquisition Partner
• Technical Interview with Hiring Manager
• Team Interviews
• Final conversation with leadership