Founding Product Engineer
Unreal Gigs
San Francisco, california
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
Job Title: Founding Product Engineer
Overview
Are you passionate about solving real-world problems and shaping the direction of a product from the ground up? As our Founding Product Engineer, you will have end-to-end ownership of our entire product. You will drive every aspect of product development, from user interviews to prototype development, ensuring a seamless deployment process. This role is ideal for someone who has been or aspires to be a founder of a software product company.
Responsibilities
- User Interviews: Conduct user interviews, ask insightful questions, and shadow users to gather critical feedback.
- Prototype Development: Implement rough prototypes for potential product ideas and iterations, focusing on rapid development and iteration.
- Feedback Integration: Collect and analyze feedback from both internal and external users to inform product decisions.
- Code Development: Quickly create and iterate on code abstractions, making thoughtful decisions about what contributes to product fit.
- Code Deployment: Ship backend and frontend code across various interfaces, including web, CLI, and IDE.
- Design Sensibility: Develop a keen eye for design decisions that transform promising ideas into practical solutions for users.
- Product Iteration: Build multiple versions of product prototypes, refining them based on user feedback and engagement.
Example Projects
- Conduct user interviews to gather insights and understand user needs.
- Develop and iterate on rough prototypes to explore new product ideas.
- Parse user feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Assemble code abstractions quickly and remove non-essential code.
- Deploy and test backend and frontend code in various user interfaces.
- Make design decisions that elevate product ideas into practical solutions.
Requirements
Requirements
- Problem Solver: Motivated by solving real problems for real customers.
- User-Centric: Energized by understanding and talking to users.
- Independent Worker: Able to work autonomously without explicit directions.
- Software Engineering Expertise: Proven ability to write substantial software across the stack.
- Python Proficiency: Familiar with Python programming.
- Founder's Mindset: Experienced or interested in being a founder of a software product company.
Benefits
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $190,000 - $350,000 annually.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth, including access to conferences, workshops, and online courses.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Options for remote work and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
- Parental Leave: Paid parental leave for new parents.
- Wellness Programs: Access to mental health resources, wellness programs, and fitness reimbursements.
- Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional issues through our EAP.
- Stock Options: Equity options to share in the company’s success.
- Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax commuter benefits for public transportation and parking.
- Technology Stipend: Annual stipend for tech equipment and home office setup.
- Company Events: Regular team-building activities, social events, and company retreats.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.