Product Manager - Cloud PaaS at Upsun | AI Platform in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Career Development Signals
This role sits at the intersection of two of the hottest areas in tech: developer platforms and AI/agentic workflows. Owning platform foundations (API, runtime, environments) at a cloud PaaS company gives you deep, transferable expertise that commands a premium in the job market. PM experience on developer infrastructure is increasingly rare and highly valued at companies like Vercel, Render, Fly.io, and hyperscalers.
Compensation Context
No salary is listed, which is a minor yellow flag for transparency. For a senior PM role in cloud infrastructure in the UK or Germany, market rates typically range from £90k–£130k (UK) or €90k–€120k (Germany). Canadian equivalents run CAD $130k–$180k. The addition of stock options is meaningful given Upsun's B Corp status and growth trajectory as a rebranded platform.sh.
Work-Life Balance Indicators
- Flexible PTO and a wellness budget suggest genuine respect for boundaries
- Fully remote with async-first culture reduces meeting overload
- 5-stage interview process signals rigor, not a rushed hire
Green Flags
- Certified B Corp — mission-driven, not just profit-driven
- Forbes Top 30 Remote Companies recognition adds employer brand credibility
- Direct CTO access in final interview round signals PM is a strategic role, not a backlog groomer
Watch For: The role spans both strategy and deep technical execution — candidates without genuine infrastructure knowledge may struggle. The AI fluency requirement is real, not cosmetic.
Headquarters: Remote • Germany, Canada, France, Spain or the UK
About Upsun (formerly Platform.sh)
Upsun is the cloud application platform humans and robots love. It is built for today's hybrid teams, where AI agents write and test code and humans focus on solving the problems that really matter. Developers, DevOps engineers, and platform teams use Upsun to build, ship, and scale confidently without wrestling with backend infrastructure. You get:
- Predictable performance, even at scale
- Secure, compliant environments by default
- Real-time observability and profiling built in
- Cloning, configuration, and provisioning in seconds
- AI-ready features that plug directly into your stack
The name says it all. "Up" means uptime, reliability, and acceleration. "Sun" reflects our follow-the-sun support — a 24x7, globally distributed support team keeping the lights on while you rest. Our core belief is that software should power brighter solutions and greater innovation.
Upsunners are a remote, global workforce, and we thrive in a multicultural team. We are committed to open source and an open, welcoming environment. Our team spans the globe and the experience spectrum.
What's our commonality, our cultural fabric? A curious spirit and a thirst for knowledge; an eagerness for innovative ideas and cultures. We believe we can build anything together in an environment that frees you to do your best work.
Our values:
- We make a positive impact.
- We aim for the stars.
- We care for each other.
Impact of a Product Manager
As a Product Manager at Upsun, you own a significant area of Upsun Cloud, our cloud application platform, and the outcomes it delivers for the developers who build on it. The team you join owns the platform's foundations: the API, the runtime, environments, and the reliability every application running on Upsun depends on. And because Upsun is the cloud application platform humans and robots love, much of what you build will be used by AI agents as much as by people.
This is a hands-on, technically rich role that bridges product strategy and deep infrastructure understanding. You own the strategy and the roadmap for your area, working closely with engineering to define platform behavior, build scalable abstractions, and shape workflows that empower modern development teams. Throughout, you act as the key voice for the user, making sure everything we ship contributes meaningfully to an exceptional developer experience.
What to Expect
Strategy and roadmap: Own the strategy, roadmap, and priorities for your area of Upsun Cloud, balancing established foundations with uncharted territory.
Problem definition: Synthesize inputs from customers, support, sales, and engineering into clear problem statements, constructively testing underlying assumptions.
Solution definition: Explore options with your team, weigh trade-offs, and land on the right scope.
Ship small, iterate fast: Release in increments and shorten the loop between shipping and learning.
Technical execution: Collaborate with engineering (especially infrastructure and systems teams) to deliver platform capabilities that are reliable, scalable, and developer-friendly.
Design for humans and agents: Build with two audiences in mind — ensuring features, APIs, documentation, and error messages serve both people and AI agents.
Customer and data authority: Connect with customers regularly, serve as an internal advocate for their needs, and define metrics that demonstrate value for users and the business.
Influence across teams: Build alignment across engineering, design, Product Marketing, support, and leadership.
Go-to-market: Partner with Product Marketing early so go-to-market strategy helps shape the product, not just the launch.
What You Bring
Product management experience: Proven experience in product management owning a distinct product area, ideally focused on developer platforms, PaaS, or cloud infrastructure.
Technical depth: Understanding of building, deploying, and running applications in the cloud, with the ability to collaborate closely with infrastructure engineers on multi-tenant architectures or distributed systems.
Software development background: Familiarity with building software using languages such as Python, Ruby, JavaScript, PHP, Go, or Rust.
CI/CD, containers & APIs: Hands-on experience or close collaboration with CI/CD workflows, Docker/OCI container technologies, and a clear vision for intuitive API design.
AI fluency: Daily use of modern AI tools to research, draft, and prototype workflows, paired with a realistic understanding of where current tools and models fall short.
Agentic development: A strong perspective on autonomous agent architecture and how agentic workflows are transforming modern software engineering.
Navigating ambiguity: Comfort with turning unstructured problem spaces into clear strategies and taking thoughtful action even with incomplete information.
Collaborative communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of listening, building consensus, and uniting teams around a shared vision.
Data-informed decision making: Ability to seek out and evaluate data to guide decisions and track success.
Bonus Points For
- Enthusiasm for using and testing the platform capabilities you help build.
- Experience using Kubernetes, or building self-service platforms on Kubernetes.
Where We Hire
At Upsun, remote work isn't just a trend — it's our foundation. The freedom of remote work with the support of a diverse, global team has been our successful model for over a decade. Our culture celebrates flexibility and collaboration, and while we have team members in over 30 countries around the globe, we are currently focused on hiring for this role in Germany, Canada, Spain, France, and the UK. Although we're unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in these countries.
How We Hire
We know that a great hire won't meet every requirement that we've outlined. If you can see yourself elevating the team, we want to hear your story. Few of us would be here had we not taken a chance.
You can expect 5 video interviews on Google Meet to follow the order below. Should you successfully move through the entire process you will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of Upsunners. Our goal is to ensure you can make the most informed decision on whether this role, and our culture, aligns with what you're looking for in your future working environment.
- 45 Minutes with Talent Acquisition
- 60 Minutes with Hiring Manager (Director, Product)
- 60 Minutes with Team (ICs)
- 60 Minutes with Product Leaders
- 45 Minutes with Executive (CTO)
All roles require background checks.
What We Offer
A product you can believe in — Join us in transforming how businesses build and manage web applications, driven by making a positive impact as a proud B Corp.
An Award-Winning Workplace — We've been recognized by Forbes' Top 30 Companies for Remote Jobs and France's Best Workplaces for Women.
A culture that values your voice — Join a flexible, open, and inclusive work environment where your voice is encouraged, and your ideas shape our growth and evolution.
A global team — Collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds across the world, embracing different perspectives.
Benefits and perks — Make the most of what matters to you:
- Flexible PTO
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (UK, Canada, France, Spain, USA)
- Company stock options
- Professional development budget
- Office equipment budget
- Wellness budget
- Annual team gatherings
- Internet reimbursement
- Inclusive parental leave
- Remote work travel program
You Belong Here
At Upsun, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We embrace and value different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, because they make us stronger as a team. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever path you've taken, you are welcome here. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, connect with others, and share your passion. If you need accommodations at any stage of our hiring process, please let us know. We're here to ensure an accessible and comfortable experience for you.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/upsun-product-manager
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