Lead Product Engineer

1stCollab (YC W23) is revolutionizing influencer marketing through their AI-powered platform. Founded by former Pinterest leaders, they enable marketers to accomplish in hours what traditionally took weeks. The platform connects thousands of creators with prominent brands like Notion, Character AI, and Quora.

As the Lead Product Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to architect the entire product stack, focusing on creating intuitive experiences for both brands and creators. The role involves leading frontend architecture decisions with emphasis on performance and scale, while working closely with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of Frontend Development experience, with deep expertise in React, Node.js, mobile web, and REST APIs. They should be user-centric, action-oriented, and possess strong communication skills to effectively navigate ambiguity and collaborate with teammates and external partners.

The company is backed by Y Combinator and other top investors, with a remarkable 100% brand retention rate and 10x more demand than current capacity. Based in San Francisco, this role offers the chance to join a high-growth startup transforming the digital advertising landscape while working alongside experienced founders from Pinterest's Discovery systems team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading frontend architecture decisions
• Building scalable product experiences
• Shaping product direction and company culture
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Implementing best practices for performance and user experience

The position requires someone who can quickly adapt to unique tools and processes, with startup experience preferred and knowledge of digital ad products being a plus. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact at a rapidly growing company that's redefining how brands and creators collaborate.