4+ years of experience in product design and development, preferably in startups.
Portfolio showcasing products developed from concept to production, demonstrating adaptability.
Strong UI/UX judgment with clear rationale for design choices.
Proficient in frontend development with the ability to independently deliver production-ready interfaces.
Systems thinking and initiative, with a focus on early feedback and customer learning.
Interest in AI-driven products and user experiences.
Responsibilities
Own the user experience from initial sketches to final implementation.
Design and create user-friendly interfaces for complex workflows.
Explore interaction patterns to enhance the usability of AI agents.
Develop reusable components and design systems for consistency and efficiency.
Engage with customers to gather insights, test prototypes, and iterate designs.
Collaborate with backend engineers to transition designs into production.
Benefits
Opportunity to shape product development from the ground up.
Work closely with leadership and a small, agile team.
Direct impact on user experience and product direction.
Engagement with cutting-edge AI technology.
On-site role in a vibrant New York City location.
Full Job Description
About the Role
Join an early-stage AI software team as its founding product engineer, working directly with company leadership and backend engineers. You will shape the product experience from early ideas through production, building interfaces that help operators understand and work with AI agents. This role is an opportunity to establish the product craft and reusable patterns that will support the team as it grows. What You'll Do
Own the experience from user flows and early sketches through frontend implementation and production.
Design and build interfaces that make complex workflows approachable and help users understand what to do next.
Explore interaction patterns that make AI agents understandable, useful, and trustworthy.
Create reusable components and design systems that improve consistency and help the team ship faster.
Work directly with customers, learn how they operate, test prototypes, and iterate based on feedback.
Partner with backend engineers to bring product designs into production.
What We're Looking For
At least 4 years of experience designing and building products at fast-growing startups, or early-career work that demonstrates strong product judgment and shipping ability.
A portfolio featuring products you personally took from idea to production, including examples of adapting to changing priorities while balancing speed and craft.
Strong UI and UX judgment, with the ability to explain the reasoning behind design decisions.
Solid frontend fundamentals and the ability to independently ship production interfaces. A specific technology stack is not provided.
Systems thinking, initiative, and follow-through, including a willingness to share work early and learn directly from customers.
Interest in exploring AI products and software experiences where agents take action for users.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range is $160,000 to $220,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. Location
This is an on-site role in New York, New York, United States.
