Founding Product Designer (Product Engineer)

Founding Product Designer (Product Engineer)

Location:

Palo Alto, California (San Francisco Bay Area) Work model: Hybrid, 3 days per week in office

Salary:

$190,000 - $250,000 USD + Equity About the company Backed by Y Combinator and led by a 3x YC founder, this startup is building AI voice operators that handle leasing, maintenance, and tenant communication at scale. The business already has strong early traction, is generating revenue, and is on track for significant growth ahead of a Series A raise within the next 12 months. About the role This is a founding hire where you will own the product experience end to end. This is not a traditional design role. You will design, build, and ship. You will work across product, UX, and engineering to create AI-native experiences used by real customers every day. What you will do Own the end to end product experience across voice, UI, and workflows Design and build AI-native interfaces where humans and agents interact seamlessly Ship directly into production using modern tools and AI-assisted development Define product architecture, interaction patterns, and system design Work closely with the founders and customers to iterate quickly Drive speed, clarity, and quality across everything you build What we are looking for Strong product thinking with excellent UX judgement Ability to simplify complex systems into intuitive experiences Strong visual design instincts and attention to detail Experience shipping real products, not just prototypes Comfortable building interfaces using React or a modern web stack Interest in AI, automation, or conversational interfaces A clear bias for ownership, speed, and execution Nice to have Experience with developer tools or internal tools Experience designing for AI systems or conversational interfaces Startup or early stage experience What this role is not Not a Figma-only design role Not a handoff to engineering role Not a purely visual or design systems position Why join Founding role with real ownership Direct access to an experienced repeat founder Strong early traction and clear growth path Equity upside Small, high-performing team Interview process 15 minute intro with CTO Portfolio review with CTO and CEO Founder interview Two day work trial