Founding Product Engineer

Imbue builds AI systems that reason and code, enabling AI agents to accomplish larger goals and safely work in the real world.
$170,000 - $350,000
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
AI

Description For Founding Product Engineer

Imbue, a company focused on building AI systems that reason and code, is seeking a Founding Product Engineer to take end-to-end ownership of their product development. This is a unique opportunity to shape a product from its earliest stages, working at a company that aims to rekindle the dream of truly intelligent personal computing.

The role combines technical expertise with product development skills, requiring someone who can conduct user interviews, develop prototypes, and implement solutions across the full technology stack. You'll be responsible for everything from user research to deployment processes, making this position ideal for those with founder ambitions or experience.

The position offers significant autonomy and responsibility, with the chance to influence not just technical decisions but the overall product direction. You'll work with Python and various interfaces (web, CLI, IDE), building and iterating on prototypes based on user feedback. The role requires strong software engineering skills, independent thinking, and a user-centered approach to problem-solving.

Imbue offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $170,000 to $350,000 in cash, plus substantial equity potential ($10,000-$2,000,000). Benefits include a generous $20K+ yearly budget for professional development, regular team events, and a culture that values learning and deep understanding of the field.

The company's mission to develop AI systems that can reason and code, combined with their focus on creating truly intelligent tools that empower users, makes this an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be at the forefront of AI development while having a foundational impact on a product that could reshape how we interact with computers.

Last updated 20 days ago

Responsibilities For Founding Product Engineer

  • Conduct user interviews and ask insightful questions while shadowing users
  • Implement rough prototypes for potential product ideas or iterations
  • Collect, parse, and ideate on feedback from internal and external users
  • Assemble code abstractions to enable fast iteration
  • Ship backend and frontend code against various interfaces (web, CLI, IDE, etc.)
  • Develop sensible design decisions that elevate ideas into user solutions
  • Build product prototypes based on user feedback

Requirements For Founding Product Engineer

Python
  • Motivated by solving real problems for real customers
  • Energized by understanding and talking to users
  • Able to work independently and without explicit directions
  • Strong software engineering skills across the stack
  • Familiar with Python
  • Either experienced or interested in being a founder of a software product company

Benefits For Founding Product Engineer

Education Budget
  • Generous compensation and equity
  • $20K+ yearly budget for self-improvement: coaching, courses, conferences, etc.
  • Positive, intentional team culture
  • Time for learning, reading papers, and understanding prior work
  • Frequent team events, dinners, off-sites, and hanging out
  • Equity ranging from $10,000 to $2,000,000

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