Application Guide

How to Apply for Technical Product Manager

at EVgo

🏢 About EVgo

EVgo is a leading public fast charging network for electric vehicles, uniquely positioned at the intersection of clean energy and technology. With a mission to accelerate EV adoption, the company offers the chance to work on infrastructure that directly combats climate change, all while being part of a fast-growing, remote-first team.

About This Role

This Technical Product Manager role is the linchpin between product vision and engineering execution, ensuring that EVgo's charging network software is robust, scalable, and user-friendly. You'll translate high-level business goals into technical specifications, prioritize features in sprints, and unblock engineering teams to deliver a seamless charging experience for millions of EV drivers.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start with a stand-up with the engineering team to unblock any issues, followed by refining user stories for the next sprint. You'd then meet with product stakeholders to align on priorities, review API documentation, and analyze data on charging session reliability. Afternoons could involve grooming the backlog, writing technical specs, and collaborating with QA on test plans, all while working remotely with a focus on delivering a seamless charging experience.

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🎯 Who EVgo Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years of experience bridging product and engineering, with a strong technical background in APIs, GraphQL, cloud platforms, and data architecture.
  • Thrives in Agile/Scrum environments, able to lead sprint planning and grooming while balancing feature work with technical debt.
  • Possesses exceptional communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align cross-functional teams.
  • Is passionate about clean energy and EV infrastructure, with a bias for action and risk mitigation in a fast-paced startup environment.

📝 Tips for Applying to EVgo

1

Highlight any experience with EV charging, energy management, or IoT platforms, as domain knowledge is a strong plus for EVgo.

2

Quantify your impact in previous PM roles—e.g., 'Led a cross-functional team to reduce API latency by 30%, improving user satisfaction scores by 15%.'

3

Emphasize your hands-on technical skills by mentioning specific APIs, GraphQL implementations, or cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) you've worked with.

4

Tailor your resume to show how you've managed technical debt and prioritized features in a fast-moving environment—use examples from Agile retrospectives.

5

Include a brief note in your cover letter or summary about why EVgo's mission resonates with you personally, showing genuine interest in clean energy.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience translating business needs into technical specifications and user stories, with concrete examples.', "Your proficiency with Agile methodologies and how you've improved sprint planning or grooming processes.", 'Your ability to identify and mitigate technical and business risks, especially in a scaling infrastructure context.', 'Your passion for EV adoption and how your technical PM skills can help EVgo achieve its mission of convenient, reliable charging.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read EVgo's latest blog posts or press releases to understand recent network expansions, partnerships, or technology upgrades (e.g., 350kW chargers).
  • → Familiarize yourself with the competitive landscape (ChargePoint, Electrify America) and EVgo's unique value proposition (e.g., reliability, fleet solutions).
  • → Review EVgo's app or website to understand the user experience and identify potential technical improvements you could discuss.
  • → Look into the company's culture and remote work policies via Glassdoor or LinkedIn to align your answers with their values.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a time you had to prioritize features vs. technical debt. How did you decide, and what was the outcome?
2 Describe your experience with GraphQL and REST APIs. How have you ensured API design aligns with product goals?
3 How would you handle a situation where engineering estimates are significantly higher than expected for a critical feature?
4 What metrics would you use to measure the success of a charging station software update?
5 Tell me about a technical risk you identified early in a project and how you mitigated it.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Being too vague about technical experience—avoid generic phrases like 'worked with APIs'; specify REST, GraphQL, or cloud platforms.
  • Focusing only on product management without demonstrating technical depth; this role requires understanding of data architecture and software methodologies.
  • Neglecting to mention Agile/Scrum experience—this is a core requirement, so provide examples of your role in sprint ceremonies.
  • Lacking enthusiasm for EVgo's mission; the company values candidates who are genuinely excited about clean energy and EV infrastructure.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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