Technical Product Manager
Apply NowCompany: bitewell
Location: San Francisco, CA 94112
Description:
Technical Product Manager
Applicants must have permanent work authorization in the United States. Bitewell is unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa transfers for this position.
Are you energized by complex technical challenges? Ready to build the infrastructure that could transform how we understand food health?
Bitewell is seeking a Technical Product Manager - Systems to collaborate with software developers and architects to define and build the foundational technical infrastructure that supports our platform. As a key member of our Systems Engineering team, you will oversee the development of internal tools, scalable backend services, and integrations that power our food and health intelligence. You'll translate business needs into system requirements, collaborate closely with engineers, and ensure our technical foundation can scale with our mission.
About Bitewell
Our vision is to create a world without diet-related disease. We're making this happen through our core product: The FoodHealth Score. The score is our proprietary, first-of-its-kind nutrition scoring system that combines cutting-edge science with innovative technology to give consumers insight and transparency into the healthfulness of food. We bring this to market with our partners in food retail, manufacturing, and data, which empowers customers to make healthier choices, merchandisers to stock healthier shelves and brands to make healthier products.
What You'll Do
Who You Are
Technical Product Expert: Previous experience in product management, with focus on backend systems, infrastructure, or APIs.
Technical Thinker: Deep understanding of system architecture, backend services, and cloud infrastructure.
Problem Solver: Proven ability to break down complex technical challenges into manageable product solutions.
Clear Communicator: Ability to articulate technical concepts to both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Documentation Guru: Strong skills in writing detailed product specs, system diagrams, and technical documentation.
Agile Practitioner: Experience working in fast-paced, iterative development environments.
Intellectually Bold: Not afraid to challenge conventional thinking and propose creative solutions in a startup environment.
Why Bitewell?
We're not just building another app - we're creating technology that could fundamentally change how people eat and live. You'll work directly with our leadership team, have significant input on our product direction, and see your ideas translate into features used by real people making real food choices.
Our culture values boldness, intellectual curiosity, and a hands-on approach. We're looking for someone who can bring their authentic self to work, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and contribute to our mission with both expertise and enthusiasm.
Ready to help us make "FoodHealth Score" a household term? Apply now to join our team and make an impact on one of the most important health challenges of our time.
Additional Details
Location: San Francisco
Compensation: $140K-$155K with flexibility based on your experience and qualifications. Total compensation package includes equity & bonus and full benefits package.
Bitewell celebrates diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment for all. We're an equal opportunity employer and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage candidates from all communities to apply and bring their authentic selves to our team as we work together to revolutionize how people make food choices.
Applicants must have permanent work authorization in the United States. Bitewell is unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa transfers for this position.
Are you energized by complex technical challenges? Ready to build the infrastructure that could transform how we understand food health?
Bitewell is seeking a Technical Product Manager - Systems to collaborate with software developers and architects to define and build the foundational technical infrastructure that supports our platform. As a key member of our Systems Engineering team, you will oversee the development of internal tools, scalable backend services, and integrations that power our food and health intelligence. You'll translate business needs into system requirements, collaborate closely with engineers, and ensure our technical foundation can scale with our mission.
About Bitewell
Our vision is to create a world without diet-related disease. We're making this happen through our core product: The FoodHealth Score. The score is our proprietary, first-of-its-kind nutrition scoring system that combines cutting-edge science with innovative technology to give consumers insight and transparency into the healthfulness of food. We bring this to market with our partners in food retail, manufacturing, and data, which empowers customers to make healthier choices, merchandisers to stock healthier shelves and brands to make healthier products.
What You'll Do
- Product Vision & Roadmap: Define and execute the roadmap for core system infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and engineering capabilities.
- Technical Collaboration: Work closely with engineers to design scalable, well-documented backend services, APIs, and data processing pipelines.
- Requirements Gathering: Write detailed product requirements and user stories that provide clarity on system functionalities, performance needs, and security considerations.
- Scalability & Performance: Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to optimize performance and reliability.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with other product managers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integrations and data flow across teams.
- Security & Compliance: Ensure that our technical infrastructure follows best practices in security, compliance, and data governance.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage analytics and system metrics to improve efficiency and performance.
Who You Are
Technical Product Expert: Previous experience in product management, with focus on backend systems, infrastructure, or APIs.
Technical Thinker: Deep understanding of system architecture, backend services, and cloud infrastructure.
Problem Solver: Proven ability to break down complex technical challenges into manageable product solutions.
Clear Communicator: Ability to articulate technical concepts to both engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders.
Documentation Guru: Strong skills in writing detailed product specs, system diagrams, and technical documentation.
Agile Practitioner: Experience working in fast-paced, iterative development environments.
Intellectually Bold: Not afraid to challenge conventional thinking and propose creative solutions in a startup environment.
Why Bitewell?
We're not just building another app - we're creating technology that could fundamentally change how people eat and live. You'll work directly with our leadership team, have significant input on our product direction, and see your ideas translate into features used by real people making real food choices.
Our culture values boldness, intellectual curiosity, and a hands-on approach. We're looking for someone who can bring their authentic self to work, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and contribute to our mission with both expertise and enthusiasm.
Ready to help us make "FoodHealth Score" a household term? Apply now to join our team and make an impact on one of the most important health challenges of our time.
Additional Details
Location: San Francisco
Compensation: $140K-$155K with flexibility based on your experience and qualifications. Total compensation package includes equity & bonus and full benefits package.
Bitewell celebrates diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment for all. We're an equal opportunity employer and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage candidates from all communities to apply and bring their authentic selves to our team as we work together to revolutionize how people make food choices.