VP of Product for AI Platform

The posting, as Zuora wrote it

About Zuora

Zuora is entering a new chapter in its evolution, with an opportunity to rethink how an established enterprise software company builds, delivers, and operates technology in an AI-native world.

As AI and agentic technologies reshape enterprise software, we believe the opportunity extends well beyond adding AI capabilities to existing products. It requires rethinking the underlying platforms, architecture, data foundations, and technical capabilities that enable intelligent systems to understand context, reason, take action, and deliver business outcomes. Zuora is investing in this transformation with the ambition to build a more intelligent, connected, and adaptable technology platform—one that accelerates product innovation, creates new customer value, and enables the company to operate with greater speed and efficiency. We are looking for a VP of Product for AI Platform to help define and build that foundation. This leader will bring together deep technical expertise, platform strategy, and an entrepreneurial mindset to establish the capabilities that make AI-native product experiences possible across Zuora.

The Opportunity

The VP of Product for AI Platform will define and lead the strategy, architecture, and development of the shared AI platform capabilities that underpin Zuora’s next generation of products and experiences.

This is not simply a role focused on integrating large language models or deploying AI infrastructure. It is an opportunity to determine what the company needs to build, what it should leverage from the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem, and how to create a scalable platform that enables product teams to innovate quickly without fragmenting the architecture or duplicating foundational capabilities.

The successful candidate will work across Product, Engineering, Data, Security, and other technology leaders to establish the platform required to support AI-powered workflows, intelligent automation, and agentic experiences. They will translate an ambitious AI-native vision into a practical technical strategy, making thoughtful choices about architecture, investment, build-versus-buy decisions, and the capabilities that will differentiate Zuora. The mandate is both strategic and hands-on: establish the direction, build the foundational capabilities, and help the organization move from experimentation to production at scale.

Role & Responsibilities

Define the AI Platform Strategy and Architecture

• Develop the vision, strategy, and technical architecture for Zuora’s AI platform, aligned with the company’s broader AI-native transformation.
• Determine the foundational capabilities required to support AI-powered products, intelligent workflows, and agentic applications across the portfolio.
• Establish a coherent platform architecture that enables reuse, interoperability, extensibility, and rapid innovation across product teams.
• Make pragmatic build-versus-buy decisions, leveraging external models, service

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Zuora

ZEOs (our employees) are empowered to take ownership, challenge the status quo, and make a real impact. We:

• Collaborate deeply across teams and regions
• Learn constantly and iterate often
• Build an inclusive, high-performance culture where people feel inspired, connected, and valued

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace

Think, be and do you.
At Zuora, different perspectives, experiences, and contributions matter — everyone counts.

Zuora is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of, and consider individuals seeking employment with Zuora without regard to, race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email to assistance@zuora.com (or local equivalent, where applicable).
The base pay details represent the annualized salary range for the posted position. While we share a comprehensive range, a candidate’s final base salary will fall within these guidelines and will be determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to: qualifications of the candidate, job related knowledge, prior related experience, specific and unique skills, the location of the role, internal equity and internal budget. Base pay is only one element of Zuora’s Total Rewards Package. Additional elements may also include bonus/variable compensation, equity and comprehensive benefits, more details found here .

Base Pay Details
$271,200 — $406,800 USD