Product Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Product Manager (AI Edtech): Developing a global AI teacher for children with an accent on Kenyan market dynamics and AI-native product iteration. Focus on translating deep user insights into product decisions and building the foundation of the Nairobi product hub.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Company

hirify.global is a public benefit corporation building the world's first AI teacher to democratize education and maximize the potential of every child globally.

What you will do

• Lead the establishment of the Nairobi hub as a strong, independent product organization with real decision-making power.
• Own end-to-end product experiences, from identifying user needs and hypotheses to shipping improvements.
• Translate deep insights about children, families, and schools in the Kenyan market into global product standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Nairobi and San Francisco, including engineering, design, and research.
• Create the processes, team culture, and product standards that will scale the Nairobi hub's impact.

Requirements

• Must be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
• 3–5 years of experience in product management, engineering, design, or UX research.
• Proven track record of shipping high-quality consumer products from concept to launch.
• Hands-on experience with AI-native prototyping tools such as Claude, Bolt, or Replit.
• Strong user insight capabilities, including comfort with direct observation and user interviews.
• Ability to lead through clarity and context with an ownership mindset.

Nice to have

• Software engineering background or experience with highly technical products.
• Experience in the education market or building consumer products for kids and families.
• Proficiency with data analytics, A/B testing tools, and writing basic queries.
• Familiarity with game design mechanics and engagement loops.
• Experience conducting UX research or play testing with real users.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on solving one of the most important challenges in education.
• Highly autonomous role with the opportunity to be a founding product leader in a key market.
• Collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion as a competitive advantage.
• Opportunity to work with world-class experts from Stanford, Berkeley, Google, and Apple.
• Fast-paced, dynamic environment with weekly shipping cycles and direct testing with users.