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Founding Product Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $220K/yr

As our founding product designer, you'll shape our design philosophy, systems, and execution. You'll create clarity in ambiguous spaces, move quickly without sacrificing craft, and be a critical ...

Role Overview We're looking for a Founding Product Designer to drive design across the full Gumloop product. You'll own work from concept to delivery, contribute to our core design system, and ...

Buckstop is looking for a highly talented Founding Product Designer to help shape the user experience, workflows, and visual direction of our platform. This is not a role for someone who simply ...

As the Founding Product Manager, you will own core parts of the product, partnering closely with engineering, design, research, and GTM to build a foundational product that drives decision-making ...

The Role We're looking for a Founding Product Manager with strong technical chops and AI fluency to drive product execution at Lyv. You'll work directly with our CEO, COO, and CTO -- giving you a ...

You'll work directly with the founding team to own the full design surface: from early concept exploration through shipped product. The company is building a genuinely new product category in the ...

Take ownership of major product areas and drive them from concept to launch * Work closely with the founding team and contract designer to architect and implement high-quality, polished solutions for ...

The Role We're looking for a Founding Product Manager with strong technical chops and AI fluency to drive product execution at Lyv. You'll work directly with our CEO, COO, and CTO - giving you a ...

Take ownership of major product areas and drive them from concept to launch * Work closely with the founding team and contract designer to architect and implement high-quality, polished solutions for ...

The Role We're looking for a Founding Product Manager with strong technical chops and AI fluency to drive product execution at Lyv. You'll work directly with our CEO, COO, and CTO - giving you a ...

Founding Product Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Work closely with our founding team and shape both product and brand direction from day one * Meaningful equity: Early employee stock options with significant ownership potential * Comprehensive ...

Role overview We are seeking a passionate and versatile founding Senior Product Designer to spearhead the design of next-generation products and experiences for video creation. This role is pivotal ...

Role overview We are seeking a passionate and versatile founding Senior Product Designer to spearhead the design of next-generation products and experiences for video creation. This role is pivotal ...

About the role You'd be the founding product designer at Hera. You'll own three surfaces: * The Hero platform - the AI teammate that is guiding our Heroes in doing their job ensuring expert-level ...

Founding Product Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

Read more about our founding story in TechCrunch. ☀ Why GovWell? * A mission that matters: Building AI-powered products to fix outdated government systems isn't just a technical challenge-it's a ...

Founding Product Manager/Designer

Lehi, UT · On-site

$177K/yr

They are seeking a Founding Product Manager/Designer who will own product design for a team of engineers and lead with strong opinions. Responsibilities : • Owning product design for a team of 5 ...

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How much do founding product jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for founding product in the United States is $159,405.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,000.00 and $197,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Founding Product job?

A Founding Product role is an early-stage product leadership position in a startup, often responsible for defining the product vision, building the initial roadmap, and driving execution. This role combines product management, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, design, and business teams. Founding Product managers work closely with founders to shape the company’s direction, validate market fit, and scale the product. Given the dynamic nature of startups, they often wear multiple hats, including user research, growth, and operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Founding Product position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Founding Product leader, you need a strong foundation in product management, market analysis, and user-centered design, often supported by prior startup or product launch experience. Proficiency with tools like Jira, Figma, analytics platforms, and agile methodologies is essential for success. Exceptional communication, adaptability, and collaborative leadership stand out as crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure you can drive early-stage product strategy, align cross-functional teams, and adapt quickly to changing startup environments.

What are the primary challenges a Founding Product leader faces in an early-stage startup environment?

Founding Product leaders in startups often face the unique challenge of building product strategy from the ground up while iterating rapidly based on limited data and evolving user feedback. You will frequently wear multiple hats, balancing hands-on execution with roadmap planning and stakeholder alignment. Collaboration is critical, as you’ll work closely with engineering, design, and company founders to prioritize features and pivot direction as needed. The fast-paced, resource-constrained environment demands resilience, creative problem-solving, and an entrepreneurial mindset. While challenging, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape a product’s vision and trajectory from its inception.

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Founding Product Infrastructure Engineer

Emanate

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

As a Founding Product Infrastructure Engineer at Emanate, you'll build the core systems that power our AI revenue engine for industrial materials companies. You'll design scalable backend infrastructure, connect complex customer data sources, and create the product foundations that make autonomous quoting, enrichment, and revenue workflows reliable in production.