Product Engineer (Consumer, Design-Heavy)
TLDR
Own consumer products end-to-end, combining product strategy, design, and full-stack engineering to ship polished iterations in 3–7 days.
About the Role
Own the full lifecycle of consumer products, from identifying user opportunities to shipping polished experiences and learning from real-world usage. This role combines product strategy, design, and full-stack engineering, with direct ownership of product quality and user outcomes.
What You'll Do
Define product positioning, scope features, and identify the smallest complete version to build.
Design consumer experiences, including onboarding flows, interfaces, and product copy.
Build frontend and backend systems using TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Node.js.
Implement APIs, SQL data models, authentication, payments, and subscriptions.
Set up analytics, experimentation, and production monitoring to measure engagement and retention.
Deploy products, debug production issues, and maintain reliable core functionality.
Use user feedback and retention data to guide iteration and product decisions.
Ship polished MVPs or substantial product iterations in approximately 3 to 7 days.
What We're Looking For
At least 3 years of experience shipping consumer products end-to-end, including independently launching a live product used by real users.
Startup founding or early product engineering experience, with ownership across product decisions, design, and implementation.
Strong production experience with TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, APIs, SQL databases, and data modeling.
Experience implementing authentication, payments, and subscriptions, and deploying and debugging production applications.
Experience designing consumer interfaces and using analytics and experiments to understand engagement and retention.
Comfort using AI development tools while maintaining sound architectural judgment and code quality.
Consumer apps, social or communication products, and cross-platform development are valuable; experience with tools such as PostHog, React Native, Electron, Flutter, WebRTC, or real-time audio and video is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $200,000 to $350,000 USD annually. Equity and visa sponsorship details were not provided.
Location
On-site in Palo Alto, California, United States.
Clera harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to match high-growth startups with exceptional talent, streamlining the entire headhunting process. This innovative approach simplifies the job search for candidates while providing startups with access to a curated pool of skilled professionals who align with their needs.
- Founded
- Founded 2024
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services