Technical Product Manager, AI Agent Platform

<p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. </span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> </p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.</span></p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> </p> <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Our brand prom<span style="color: #000000;">ise </span>- Makes Work Life Better<span style="color: #000000;"><span style="white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff; float: none; display: inline;">™</span></span> - Reflects our co<span style="color: #000000;">mmitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.<span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"> </span></span></span></p><h1 data-end="78" data-start="51" data-section-id="8ukvd7"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" role="text"><strong data-end="78" data-start="53">About the Opportunity</strong></span></h1> <p data-end="935" data-start="79"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Join a team at the forefront of transforming Human Capital Management through Artificial Intelligence. As a Technical Product Manager, AI Agent Platform, you will shape the platform capabilities that make it faster, safer, and easier for Dayforce teams to build intelligent agent experiences. You will work with large language models (LLMs), MCP tools, agent orchestration, APIs, evaluation frameworks, and emerging AI technologies to solve enterprise-scale challenges impacting millions of end users and thousands of customers. This is a hands-on product leadership role where you will partner closely with Engineering, Design, and Product teams to transform ambiguous AI opportunities into scalable, user-centered platform capabilities. To support collaboration with globally distributed teams, this role requires working hours aligned with Pacific Time.</span></p> <h1 data-end="964" data-start="937" data-section-id="1cyhkvk"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" role="text"><strong data-end="964" data-start="939">What You’ll Get to Do</strong></span></h1> <ul data-end="2288" data-start="965"> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="1103" data-start="965" data-section-id="kag39w"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Lead the product strategy and roadmap for AI Agent Platform capabilities that accelerate AI-powered product development across Dayforce.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="1245" data-start="1104" data-section-id="1kv5zdk"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Partner closely with engineers, designers, architects, and feature product managers to deliver scalable and intuitive platform experiences.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="1408" data-start="1246" data-section-id="781p4b"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Define and evolve capabilities for LLM-powered agents, MCP tools, agent orchestration, API interoperability, governance, observability, safety, and reliability.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="1536" data-start="1409" data-section-id="1uft50z"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Solve enterprise-scale platform challenges while balancing innovation, security, compliance, performance, and customer trust.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="1673" data-start="1537" data-section-id="1ahwpzr"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Gather feedback from customers, users, developers, and internal teams to identify platform needs and continuously improve experiences.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="1807" data-start="1674" data-section-id="ba5vlm"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Prototype, test, and validate new concepts through lightweight experimentation, workflows, APIs, and AI-assisted development tools.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="1900" data-start="1808" data-section-id="1hudh4m"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Present recommendations, demos, and product insights to stakeholders and leadership teams.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="2053" data-start="1901" data-section-id="1z055mg"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Support Dayforce AI Agent interoperability initiatives by enabling platform patterns, APIs, and integrations that facilitate agent-based capabilities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="2160" data-start="2054" data-section-id="6augys"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Drive prioritization decisions based on customer value, technical feasibility, and strategic objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="2288" data-start="2161" data-section-id="n48jpj"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Collaborate across Product, Engineering, Security, Data Science, Legal, and Go-to-Market teams to ensure successful delivery.</span></li> </ul> <h1 data-end="2326" data-start="2290" data-section-id="340p0o"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" role="text"><strong data-end="2326" data-start="2292">Skills and Experience We Value</strong></span></h1> <ul data-end="3354" data-start="2327"> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="2414" data-start="2327" data-section-id="kvsoj8"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Proven product management experience within SaaS or enterprise software environments.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="2505" data-start="2415" data-section-id="1cqoikv"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Experience managing platform products, APIs, developer tooling, or AI-related solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="2633" data-start="2506" data-section-id="1cas1fa"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Experience working with AI Agents, LLMs, MCP, agent orchestration frameworks, AI evaluation methods, or similar technologies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="2752" data-start="2634" data-section-id="1qo376p"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Experience with HCM domains and workflows, or experience building AI platforms within enterprise SaaS organizations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="2848" data-start="2753" data-section-id="1e89s89"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Ability to manage highly technical products while maintaining strong customer and user focus.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="2991" data-start="2849" data-section-id="wihs0p"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Hands-on approach with experience prototyping, testing APIs, leveraging AI-assisted development tools, and writing technical specifications.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="3102" data-start="2992" data-section-id="5bq020"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Strong collaboration skills across engineering, design, security, legal, data science, and commercial teams.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="3215" data-start="3103" data-section-id="1aacgej"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear customer value and actionable product requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="3279" data-start="3216" data-section-id="su2mhy"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Experience working in Agile product development environments.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="3354" data-start="3280" data-section-id="2k4o56"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Strong communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.</span></li> </ul> <h1 data-end="3391" data-start="3356" data-section-id="5y4hxm"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" role="text"><strong data-end="3391" data-start="3358">What Would Make You Stand Out</strong></span></h1> <ul data-end="4019" data-start="3392"> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="3532" data-start="3392" data-section-id="30upod"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Experience building AI platforms, agent frameworks, SDKs, internal developer platforms, or shared services used by multiple product teams.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="3672" data-start="3533" data-section-id="1dencf1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Deep understanding of HCM domains such as recruiting, payroll, workforce management, benefits, talent management, or employee experience.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="3773" data-start="3673" data-section-id="1vtclos"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Proven ability to lead engineering and design teams through ambiguity and rapid innovation cycles.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="3923" data-start="3774" data-section-id="cfui1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Experience working with APIs, security frameworks, identity and access management, permissions, privacy controls, and enterprise governance models.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-end="4019" data-start="3924" data-section-id="c5hbzn"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Demonstrated success delivering highly scalable platform products in enterprise environments.</span></li> </ul><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong>What’s in it for you</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Dayforce employees and their families are eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: medical, dental, vison, and life insurance. Dayforce employees are also eligible to participate in a 401k plan (plus match) and a Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees also receive unlimited Time Away From Work (in lieu of accrued vacation time), 10 paid US holidays, up to 80 hours  of paid sick time and 17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to the terms of the applicable policy or program. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself. </span></p> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong>About the Salary Ranges  </strong></span></div> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong>Fraudulent Recruiting</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Dayforce contacts will use an @dayforce.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Dayforce employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dayforce.com/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud" target="_blank">https://www.dayforce.com/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Dayforce actively monitors all job applications to ensure authenticity. Submissions determined to be fraudulent or misleading will be declined from the recruitment process</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva; color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">#LI-Remote</span></span></p>

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...