--- title: 'Product Manager at Sila' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/product-manager-sila-alameda-fe9xnmqrwbr5' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-10' --- # Product Manager at Sila - **Company:** Sila - **Location:** Alameda, CA - **Posted:** 2026-11-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/silananotechnologies/jobs/8348451 ## Job description ## About Us We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world? ## Who You Are The Product Manager will work cross functionally to help set the direction and drive the development of Sila's next-generation products. You'll shape the future of Sila's groundbreaking battery materials. You'll operate at the critical intersection of market demand, customer needs, and our advanced R&D and engineering capabilities. Your primary objective will be to translate a visionary understanding of the battery landscape into tangible product roadmaps, driving the most impactful development decisions for our next-generation materials. You're a highly analytical, data-driven, and structured problem solver who thrives in complex, evolving environments. You excel at providing strategic clarity and direction, adeptly synthesizing diverse data points into actionable insights. An exceptional communicator and active listener, you possess a profound passion for Sila’s technology and its potential to revolutionize the energy storage sector who has lithium ion battery experience. ## Responsibilities and Duties - Create a product roadmap that supports Sila’s business objectives by defining a  clear and compelling product vision with a comprehensive detailed roadmap for Sila’s next-generation battery materials. - Identify gaps in Sila's roadmaps and align the team on plans to close gaps. - Drive go-to-market strategy for a successful product launch for new and emerging product lines beyond our existing Titan Silicon anode material. - Understand the competitive landscape and where Sila fits in by conducting competitive analysis, evaluating industry leading battery materials to identify Sila’s unique value proposition. - Provide a nuanced understanding and analyses of target markets and plans to be successful in those markets. - Prepare business cases and other analyses necessary to ease cross-functional decision making. - Clearly presents ideas, product updates and concepts to stakeholders in meetings virtually and in-person. - Identifies and prioritizes customer needs in the product development process Knowledge and Skill Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field (Master's or MBA preferred). - Must have lithium ion battery experience. - Experience in the automotive industry preferred. - Minimum of 3+ years of experience in product management, technical program management, or product development within battery and/or material industry. - Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented, with a strong bias for action in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. - Strong technical aptitude and cross-functional collaboration skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences. - Proven track record of managing technical products through the full product lifecycle from concept to commercial launch. - Demonstrated ability to perform strategic market analysis, competitive research, and financial business models. Physical requirements and environment The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Rarely: Carrying, Climbing, Crouching, Heights, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Narrow Spaces, Wet Climates, Hazards, Noise Occasionally: Lifting up to 5 lbs, Pinching, Standing, Stooping, Walking Frequently: Gripping, Handling Constantly: Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Reading, Repetitive Motions, Sitting The starting base pay for this role is between $151,000 and $191,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. ## #LI-ONSITE ## #LI-CL1 Working at Sila We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law. ## About Sila ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Sila develops and manufactures next-generation silicon anode materials that dramatically improve the energy density and fast-charge capability of lithium-ion batteries. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series G – $375M raised in close of Series G round) - **Headquarters**: Alameda, California, USA - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Gene Berdichevsky (CEO), Gleb Yushin (CTO), Alex Jacobs (VP, Engineering) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Battery materials / Advanced manufacturing / Clean energy - **Target customers**: B2B – automotive OEMs (Mercedes-Benz, BMW), consumer electronics makers (WHOOP), and cell manufacturers - **Mission / purpose**: “Power the world’s transition to clean energy” by delivering high-performance battery materials that require less mining, produce less CO₂, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. ## Products & Services - **Titan Silicon® Anode**: A drop-in silicon anode material that provides exceptional energy density and fast-charge improvements for any lithium-ion battery application. Already shipping in millions of devices (e.g., WHOOP 4.0). - **Battery Engineering Services**: A collaborative service that works with OEMs and cell suppliers to define and deliver optimized cell performance using Sila’s materials. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding exceeds $1B (including a $600M Series F in 2021, a $375M Series G close, and a $100M U.S. Department of Energy grant) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Panasonic Energy, REC Silicon (long-term supply agreement), and the U.S. DOE (ARPA‑E) - **Growth Signals**: - Commenced operations at a 600,000+ sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Moses Lake, Washington – the first and largest silicon anode plant in the western world. - Over 250 patents filed and pending worldwide. - Headcount of ~410 employees (LinkedIn, 2026), with 80% in the U.S. and strong technical hiring (40 active job postings, +25% quarterly growth). - Already powering millions of devices in the market (WHOOP). ## Competitive Advantages - **Foundational IP**: Invented by co‑founder and CTO Prof. Gleb Yushin (Georgia Tech), with a deep patent portfolio covering the low‑swell silicon anode chemistry and cell recipes. - **Proven at scale**: Only advanced battery materials company with both GWh‑scale production and millions of products in the field. - **Strategic partnerships**: Long‑term agreements with top automotive and consumer electronics brands, de‑risking future adoption. - **U.S. supply chain focus**: Moses Lake plant strengthens domestic battery manufacturing, reducing reliance on foreign supply. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale production**: Continue building out the Moses Lake facility and prepare for global deployment of Titan Silicon. - **Deepen OEM integration**: Work closely with partners like Mercedes‑Benz (EQG will be the first car powered by Sila material) to enable product‑level differentiation. - **Expand applications**: Move beyond automotive and wearable into grid storage, power tools, and other lithium‑ion‑powered devices. - **Sustainability**: Reduce mining and CO₂ emissions across the battery value chain. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Do great work with good people” – a collaborative, humble, and ambitious environment focused on solving hard technical challenges. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Equal opportunity employer with active Employee Resource Groups; DEI seen as a force multiplier for innovation. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401k with partial match up to $5,000, employee stock options (ISOs), generous parental leave, subsidized lunch, well‑stocked kitchen, charitable giving, and a pet‑friendly office (“Pups” program). - **Work environment**: Primarily on‑site at the Alameda HQ or Moses Lake manufacturing plant; engineering culture emphasizes cross‑disciplinary teamwork in chemistry, materials science, and manufacturing. - **Impact**: Contribute directly to the clean energy transition by commercializing breakthrough battery materials. ## Sources 1. [silanano.com](https://www.silanano.com/) 2. [silanano.com/about-us](https://www.silanano.com/about-us) 3. [silanano.com/careers](https://www.silanano.com/careers) 4. [silanano.com/culture](https://www.silanano.com/culture) 5. 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