Company Overview
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is committed to identifying, inspiring, and developing the next generation of critical thinkers. Since 2003, we’ve helped over one million high-achieving students excel through our unique problem-solving-focused curriculum.
While we began with a focus on mathematics, our offerings have since expanded to include language arts, science, and computer science—equipping students with the skills needed to meet the evolving demands of the 21st century.
At AoPS, students learn to approach unfamiliar and complex challenges with confidence—skills essential for academic achievement, professional success, and lifelong learning. Through our programs—AoPS Online, AoPS Academy, and Beast Academy—we offer flexible learning experiences tailored to different needs, including in-person, online, and self-paced options.
About the Role
AoPS is seeking a Product Manager to lead the vision and strategy for our School Partnerships pod. In this role, you’ll shape scalable, high-impact solutions for schools and districts, enabling educators, administrators, and families to deliver and support joyful, challenging learning experiences.
You will drive cross-functional collaboration to develop tools that help teachers manage lessons, monitor student progress, and provide district-wide visibility into program adoption and outcomes. Your work will be central to expanding our B2B offerings and ensuring successful school-based implementations.
Key Responsibilities
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Define and own the product vision and roadmap for school and district partnership experiences.
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Conduct user research and gather insights from educators, administrators, and families to inform product decisions.
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Rapidly prototype, test, and refine solutions that support classroom instruction and district-level oversight.
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Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success teams to shape product strategy focused on adoption, retention, and long-term growth.
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Partner with the Family Success team to strengthen parent engagement in school-based programs.
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Work closely with Engineering, Design, and Go-to-Market (GTM) teams to deliver thoughtful, user-centric features.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
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3+ years of product management experience, ideally in edtech, B2B, or customer experience-focused environments.
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Understanding of institutional education systems or experience working with school-based users is a plus.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate product vision and navigate trade-offs across teams.
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Customer-obsessed mindset with a passion for improving the experience of educators, school leaders, and families.
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Data-driven approach to decision-making, leveraging both qualitative insights and quantitative analysis.
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Technical literacy—comfortable discussing APIs, data systems, and engineering constraints.
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Agile and experimental—comfortable with rapid iteration, learning from feedback, and shipping improvements quickly.
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Inspired by the AoPS mission to empower students and educators through engaging, rigorous problem solving.
Why Join AoPS
This hybrid role is based at our San Diego headquarters and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and educators. Here’s what you can expect:
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Collaborative Culture: Join a team of lifelong learners and builders dedicated to inspiring the next generation of problem solvers.
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Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling in a hybrid work environment.
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Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options.
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Future Planning: 401(k) with company match.
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Time Off: Generous PTO and leadership that supports your well-being.
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Relocation Support: Relocation bonus available for candidates moving to San Diego.
Note: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.