Product Manager (Keyboard)

Job Title : Product Manager (Individual Contributor Role)

Location : Delhi NCR

Function : Mobile Product Management

About the Role

We’re looking for a Product Manager to lead the end-to-end development of a next-generation mobile keyboard application . This role sits at the intersection of mobile product experience, text input UX, AI / ML, and system-level integrations . You’ll define the product vision, craft the roadmap, own execution, and work closely with engineering, design, and data teams to build an intuitive, high-performance keyboard that users love.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

Define the long-term product vision for the mobile keyboard experience, including AI-powered text suggestions, predictive typing, voice input, autocorrect, emojis / GIFs, and personalization features.

Identify market gaps, user needs, and emerging trends in mobile input methods.

Prioritize features using data, user research, and business objectives.

Roadmap & Execution

Create detailed product specifications, user flows, and edge cases for iOS and Android keyboard functionality.

Collaborate closely with engineering on architecture trade-offs related to low-latency input, memory footprint, language models, privacy, and OS-level constraints .

Work with designers to craft a world-class UX with strong emphasis on typing speed, accessibility, and accuracy.

Drive sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release cycles to ensure timely delivery.

User Research & Analytics

Conduct usability studies, A / B tests, and competitive analyses to optimize typing efficiency and user satisfaction.

Define KPIs such as typing speed improvements, suggestion accuracy, retention, crash rate, latency, and user engagement.

Implement a feedback loop using in-app analytics, user interviews, and telemetry to continuously improve the product.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with ML teams to integrate language models, generative AI suggestions, personalization engines, and multilingual support.

Ensure engineering, QA, design, and data teams are aligned on goals and milestones.

Work with marketing and growth teams on go-to-market, positioning, and rollout plans.

Compliance, Security & Privacy

Ensure the keyboard app meets strict privacy standards, including no unauthorized data collection , opt-in personalization, and transparent data practices.

Collaborate with legal and security teams to ensure compliance with OS policies (Apple / Google), GDPR, and other app-store guidelines .

Qualifications

Required

3–7 years of product management experience in mobile apps or consumer tech.

Strong understanding of iOS / Android development constraints and system architecture.

Experience building UX-heavy, high-frequency consumer products.

Ability to write clear PRDs, define detailed feature requirements, and map edge cases.

Data-driven mindset with proficiency in analytics tools.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

Prior experience working on keyboard apps, messaging apps, AI writing tools, or system-level utilities .

Familiarity with NLP, LLMs, predictive text, and on-device ML .

Understanding of accessibility standards (multi-language support, voice typing, haptics).

Technical background (CS degree or equivalent experience).

Success Metrics

Reduction in typing latency and error rates.

Improved suggestion acceptance rates and typing efficiency.

High user retention and daily active usage.

Smooth OS compatibility and compliance.

Delivery of AI features with measurable user impact.

What You’ll Get

Ownership over a deeply technical, high-impact product used multiple times per day.

Opportunity to shape the future of mobile typing and AI-assisted communication.

Collaborative environment with engineers, designers, and AI researchers.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for building meaningful

relationships and a commitment to exceeding expectations, we encourage you to share your candidature / references to Sameeksha Chauhan - sameeksha.chauhaan@htdigital.in