Founding Product Designer

Sentra seeks a Founding Product Designer based in San Francisco or the Bay Area. This position partners closely with company leadership to shape the vision for new products and guide design decisions from the ground up. What you will do Collaborate with leadership to define the direction and vision for Sentra’s products Design user experiences and interfaces starting from the earliest product stages Establish and uphold design standards that will influence the company’s future work Impact The work in this role will directly affect the trajectory of new products and set a foundation for design throughout Sentra.

About TierZero TierZero helps engineering teams operate more effectively in the AI era. The platform supports teams managing code in production, aiming to close the gap between human decision-making and machine capabilities. TierZero improves incident response, increases operational visibility, and encourages sharing of knowledge within teams. With $7M in funding from investors including Accel and SV Angel, TierZero works with companies like Discord, Drata, and Framer to optimize their large-scale systems. Role Overview: Founding Product Designer This San Francisco-based role is the first product design hire at TierZero. The designer will work closely with the CEO, CTO, and engineering teams, and will be in direct contact with customers to gather insights and feedback. The position blends design with system thinking, with a focus on building trust and supporting better operator decisions. What You Will Do Design core workflows and dashboards for AI agents handling incidents and production issues. Translate complex system behaviors into clear, dependable user experiences. Develop safety guardrails and interaction patterns that make automation predictable and reversible. Work closely with engineers to shape product decisions and defaults, going beyond visual design. Create high-density, high-signal interfaces for engineers working under pressure. Define how people interact, supervise, and collaborate with AI agents. Build interaction models for extended, multi-step agent workflows. Iterate quickly based on customer feedback from real incidents and on-call scenarios. Contribute to many areas of the company, including product direction, sales presentations, and office culture. Why Join TierZero? Work with a seasoned team, including a CEO with multiple startups behind them and a CTO with deep AI engineering experience. Join a company that values input and creativity, where every team member shapes the work environment.

Company OverviewMultiply is an innovative, rapidly growing startup located in the heart of San Francisco, CA. We have developed Blue, an AI-driven marketing agent recognized as the premier performance marketer globally. Blue operates around the clock to create and enhance advertising campaigns that enable our clients to accelerate their growth.Currently, we are a dynamic team of 13, and you will be the 14th member.Our early adopters include prestigious technology firms in Silicon Valley, including several unicorns. With growing demand for our services, we are eager to expand our team and enhance our capabilities.Role OverviewAs our inaugural designer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics and functionality of our modern B2B marketing tools—from user experience to brand identity. Your contributions will significantly influence our design vision and product trajectory.This is a full-time position based at our Multiply headquarters in San Francisco. We are committed to hard work and are building a generational company. If you're ready for an extraordinary journey, this opportunity is for you.

Position OverviewAt Sentra, we are pioneering the development of organizational superintelligence through innovative memory infrastructure that intelligently processes time, causality, and context. As a Machine Learning Research Scientist, you will address fundamental challenges in knowledge representation, temporal reasoning, and semantic compression. Your mission will be to design and implement sophisticated systems that preserve the execution state for entire organizations, transforming millions of micro-events into robust knowledge and identifying patterns for predicting future events.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop LLM-powered information extraction pipelines to convert unstructured communications and textual data into structured entity-relationship models.Create memory consolidation algorithms that validate information through multiple observations, merge duplicate entities, and efficiently prune transient data.Architect temporal knowledge graphs that represent organizational execution states as dynamic, continuously updated frameworks instead of static records.Implement graph attention mechanisms and reasoning systems for intricate causal queries regarding blockers, dependencies, and outcome patterns.Conduct research on lossy semantic compression using information-theoretic principles to distill event streams into query-relevant long-term memory.Design entity resolution systems that effectively manage identity evolution, where entities may merge, split, and transform over time.Construct meta-learning systems that uncover organizational patterns and discern when current situations align with historical indicators of success or failure.Innovate privacy-preserving cross-organizational learning approaches utilizing federated learning and differential privacy techniques.Publish research findings and actively contribute to the wider research community focused on knowledge graphs and organizational intelligence.

About MultiplyAIMultiplyAI is an innovative and rapidly growing AI startup empowering B2B companies to maximize the effectiveness of their paid advertising and reach their ideal customers. Unlike traditional ad campaigns that lose impact over time, we create self-optimizing growth ads that leverage artificial intelligence and expert insights to enhance performance continuously.Currently, we are a team of 13 talented individuals, and you could be our 14th member.Role OverviewAs the inaugural designer at MultiplyAI, you will play a pivotal role in shaping three essential areas of our company:1) Crafting brand designs for the advertisements we create for our clients, managing contractors and our AI design system to deliver exceptional results.2) Steering the product strategy for our AI tools that generate creative content for customer ads.3) Designing products and features that enhance user experience.You will define the aesthetic and functional aspects of modern B2B marketing tools, influencing everything from product UX to visual branding. Your insights will be invaluable in driving our brand identity and overall vision.This position is full-time and requires you to be present at our headquarters in San Francisco. We are dedicated to building a generational company and if you are seeking an extraordinary adventure, this could be your opportunity.

Join the innovative team at Sentra, where we are on a mission to create a unique company memory that empowers growing startups to navigate the complexities of scaling. At Sentra, we have engineered a groundbreaking AI teammate that comprehends your organization's context, goals, and culture, providing both individual contributors and leaders with unparalleled visibility into company dynamics and strategic cohesion.Supported by notable investors such as a16z and Together Fund, Sentra collaborates with prominent leaders from top tech firms in Silicon Valley. Our objective? To ensure that companies retain their identity and values as they expand.Your RoleDesign and deploy scalable backend and platform systems.Create LLM agents that seamlessly integrate with extensive datasets.Embrace ownership in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.Quickly learn and adjust to new challenges.QualificationsA minimum of 3 years of robust backend and platform engineering experience.Proven ability to work autonomously, learn rapidly, and thrive in a startup atmosphere.Proficient in Python, AWS, SQL databases, and API development.Bonus: Familiarity with LLMs, agentic frameworks, and RAG.What We OfferAttractive salary and equity options.Complimentary meals on in-office days.UberEats credits for your convenience.Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).Gym and wellness memberships including Equinox.Transportation stipend to ease commuting.Flexible time-off policies to promote work-life balance.Competitive compensation, equity, and a range of benefits for a seed-stage startup.

Founding DesignerJoin Automat as a Founding Designer and play a pivotal role in shaping our platform and brand identity. Collaborate closely with our co-founder and CEO, Lucas Ochoa, to create an intuitive user experience that resonates with our vision of simplifying automation. Your design expertise will be crucial in crafting unique product experiences that are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally robust.About AutomatFounded by a talented team of creative technologists from esteemed organizations such as Google Creative Lab and Google Robotics at X, Automat is revolutionizing the way companies interact with AI. Our innovative solutions empower businesses to automate tedious tasks, enhancing operational efficiency and driving profitability. As we scale our operations, we invite you to be part of this exciting journey.What You Will DoAs a Founding Designer, you will lead the design efforts for Automat's platform. Your responsibilities will include establishing a cohesive brand language, collaborating with engineering teams, and developing user-centric designs that transform complex workflows into seamless automation experiences.Ideal Candidate ProfileExhibit exceptional design taste and creativityPossess the ability to navigate ambiguous design challengesHave a deep understanding of product design principles, especially in tech-driven environmentsDemonstrated experience in creating high-quality design outputs that align with engineering and business goals

About UsAt Blueberry, we are revolutionizing the way ambitious brands connect with their customers. As the market dynamics shift, the personal touch that brands once had in engaging their audiences is fading. Initially, founders would personally respond to every comment and direct message, forming genuine connections with each customer. However, as brands scale and their audiences grow into the millions, maintaining that intimacy becomes increasingly challenging. Blueberry aims to restore that personal connection at scale. Our innovative product leverages in-depth research on social followers, empowering brands to engage authentically through personalized direct messages and perfectly timed offers. We make it possible for brands to know each follower by name and understand what motivates them to care about the brand.In just under three months, we have partnered with over 10 brands, including several nine-figure direct-to-consumer companies and NBA teams, to drive significant revenue and foster enduring loyalty.Backed by Pear VC, which has made early investments in companies like Doordash, Dropbox, and Gusto, as well as Founders, Inc., we have recently expanded our investor group to include SignalFire. We are now assembling a founding team that will help scale Blueberry with the world’s leading brands.The RoleAs we navigate an AI-driven landscape where coding is becoming increasingly standardized, the importance of taste and design quality becomes paramount. Our clients are the marketers behind some of the fastest-growing consumer brands, and exceptional design is no longer just a preference—it’s essential.As the Founding Product Designer, you will collaborate closely with the founders to shape the product, design system, and brand identity of Blueberry. Your contributions will define the product's aesthetics, functionality, and user experience, ultimately influencing how global brands cultivate authentic relationships with millions of customers.Your responsibilities will encompass the entire product design process, from initial ideation to refined execution. This role demands a balance of creativity, critical judgment, and ownership. Your early designs will set the benchmark for our product and design culture as the company expands.What You’ll DoCollaborate with the founders and early team to design Blueberry from the ground up, guiding its growth from inception to early scale.Work closely with founders Nima and Sean on defining early features and product direction.

Join tierzero as a Founding Product Designer and play a pivotal role in shaping our innovative products. We are seeking a creative and strategic thinker who is passionate about design and eager to make a significant impact from the ground up. You will collaborate closely with our founding team to establish the design vision and create user-centric solutions that enhance the customer experience.

Role OverviewLocation: San Francisco, CA. This position is based in our San Francisco headquarters and does not support full-time remote work.About FurtherAIAt FurtherAI, we are pioneering the next generation of AI-driven solutions for the insurance sector—a trillion-dollar industry ripe for innovation. With over $30M in funding from prestigious investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, Nexus, South Park Commons, and Converge, our company has achieved remarkable growth, boasting a 10x revenue increase this year alone. Our clientele consists of industry giants, including a recently secured partnership with one of the world's top 5 insurance firms. Our team unites extensive AI expertise with a proven track record in building successful companies.We’re on the lookout for a Founding Product Designer who will play a pivotal role in shaping our design philosophy and take ownership of the entire product experience. B2B software often suffers from complexity; we aspire to create products that are not only functional but also delightful, intuitive, and engaging.Why Work with Us?Accelerated Growth: We are post-product-market fit with revenue soaring at an extraordinary rate.Exceptional Team: Our founding team includes talents from Apple AI Research, four ex-Y Combinator founders, and six other startup founders. Our engineering team has experience with leading companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.Technical Expertise: Collaborate with a staff research scientist and a dedicated team of 7 engineers tackling innovative challenges in AI and scalable backend systems.Significant Industry Impact: The insurance sector is fundamental to global commerce—our efforts are transforming industry operations.Entrepreneurial Spirit: This role is ideal for those wishing to own substantial facets of product design and potentially embark on their entrepreneurial journey in the future.Your ResponsibilitiesLead the complete product design process: from user journeys and interaction design to visual identity.Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate complex workflows into seamless, user-friendly experiences.Develop a unified design system that is scalable across various products.Cultivate and enhance the design culture within FurtherAI.Work on-site at our San Francisco office (5 days a week).

Join Us as a Founding Designer at DaydreamAt Daydream, we are revolutionizing the way dentists manage their revenue cycle. Our innovative product streamlines the intricate processes of insurance verification, claim submission, appeals, and patient billing. With a staggering $165 billion market at stake, our mission is to ensure that dentists receive the full compensation for their hard work, while enhancing the patient experience.We’re committed to combating the inefficiencies of the American healthcare system—reducing confusion and making services more accessible and affordable. By automating key aspects of revenue cycle management, we promote transparency for patients and providers alike, empowering small business owners in the dental field across the nation.

About TierZero TierZero builds tools that help engineering teams manage code in production. While AI has sped up code creation, deploying that code still brings challenges. TierZero focuses on faster incident response, clear operational visibility, and better knowledge sharing among engineers. With $7M in funding from investors including Accel and SV Angel, TierZero supports high-scale systems for companies such as Discord, Drata, and Framer. The goal: help teams build strong infrastructure for an AI-driven engineering world. Role Overview: Founding Product Designer This is a hands-on role shaping TierZero’s core product experience from the ground up. As the first product designer, work directly with the CEO, CTO, and engineering team. Expect close collaboration with customers to ensure design choices are not just visually appealing, but essential to how the system works and builds user trust. What You Will Do Design workflows and dashboards for AI agents involved in incident investigations and production troubleshooting. Turn complex system behaviors into clear, dependable user experiences. Set guidelines and patterns so automation remains safe, reversible, and predictable. Partner with engineers to shape product decisions, defaults, and how failures are handled, not just the visuals. Create dense, information-rich interfaces for engineers working under time pressure. Define how humans interact with, monitor, and collaborate alongside AI agents. Develop interaction models for multi-step workflows that involve both people and AI. Iterate quickly on designs using feedback from real incidents and on-call use cases. Contribute across the company, from product strategy to sales demos and onboarding flows. Why Join TierZero? Work with a team led by a CEO with multiple successful exits and a CTO who spent a decade at Databricks leading AI efforts. The engineering team includes staff-level talent from Databricks, Brex, LinkedIn, Niantic, Nextdoor, and 11x. Location: San Francisco HQ

About TierZero TierZero builds tools that help engineering teams manage and deploy code in the age of AI. While artificial intelligence speeds up development, shipping code can still slow teams down. TierZero’s platform gives engineers better incident response, operational visibility, and shared knowledge, so teams can keep moving and maintain high standards. Backed by $7 million from investors including Accel and SV Angel, TierZero counts companies like Discord, Drata, and Framer among its users. These organizations rely on TierZero to support complex systems and infrastructure for AI-driven work. Role Overview: Founding Product Designer This is a hands-on role shaping TierZero’s core user experience from the ground up. The founding product designer works directly with the CEO, CTO, engineers, and customers to design solutions that go well beyond surface visuals. Expect to influence the product’s direction and help define how engineers interact with AI-powered systems. What You Will Do Design workflows and dashboards for AI agents investigating incidents and solving production issues. Turn complex system behaviors, like confidence, uncertainty, and provenance, into clear, trustworthy user experiences. Set up guardrails and interaction patterns that make automation safe, reversible, and predictable. Work closely with engineers to shape product decisions, defaults, and failure modes, not just visual elements. Create high-density interfaces that help engineers act quickly under pressure. Define how people supervise, correct, and collaborate with AI agents. Model interactions for long-running, complex workflows that require careful handling of state, memory, and asynchronous progress. Iterate rapidly based on feedback from real incidents and on-call experiences. Pitch in across the company, from product direction to sales decks, onboarding, and even the occasional office snack run. Why Work at TierZero? Join a team led by a CEO with a successful exit and a CTO who spent a decade leading AI engineering at Databricks. The team includes engineers from Databricks, Brex, LinkedIn, Niantic, and Nextdoor. Contribute in an environment that values creativity and collaboration. Receive a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support both well-being and career growth. Location San Francisco HQ

Overview: Join Listen Labs as our Founding Product Manager, where you will take ownership of essential product components that enhance the user experience from start to finish. You will be instrumental in defining how teams formulate inquiries, how AI conducts and manages research, and how insights are transformed into actionable, decision-ready outputs. Working in a dynamic 0 to 1 environment, you will collaborate closely with engineering, design, research, and go-to-market teams to bring a visionary product to life that scales effectively.This role is perfect for an individual with a strong sense of ownership, eager to create a foundational product at the crossroads of artificial intelligence, customer research, and pragmatic decision-making.About Listen Labs: Listen Labs is an innovative AI-powered research platform designed to help teams gather insights from customer interviews in a fraction of the time it typically takes. Our platform enables users to analyze conversations, identify key themes, and make informed product decisions swiftly.Why Join Us:Exceptional Team: Our team comprises seasoned entrepreneurs with previous AI exits, and talented professionals from renowned companies such as Jane Street, Twitter, Stripe, Affirm, Bain, Goldman Sachs, and other Sequoia-backed startups.Rapid Growth: As a 40-member team funded by Sequoia, we have surged from $0 to a $14M run-rate in less than a year. We prioritize speed, craftsmanship, and collaboration with driven individuals.Strong Market Presence: We are experiencing swift expansion across various sectors, with notable enterprise clients including Google, Microsoft, Nestlé, and Procter & Gamble.Outstanding Performance: Our differentiated product boasts an industry-leading win rate, showcasing our competitive edge.Market Validation: We consistently secure clients across all segments, achieving significant contracts that foster rapid growth.Viral Product: Our interviews reach tens of thousands, driving product-led growth and attracting daily inquiries from Fortune 500 companies.

Join us in shaping the future of robotics through innovative product design.At Foxglove, we are at the forefront of robotics, transitioning from research environments to real-world applications across various sectors such as factories, warehouses, and autonomous vehicles. When robots encounter failures or unexpected behaviors, engineers depend on comprehensive data to identify and resolve issues effectively.We provide powerful observability, visualization, and data infrastructure tools that enable robotics and autonomous systems teams to manage, analyze, and enhance massive volumes of multimodal sensor data from operational systems. Our mission is to empower engineers with the insights they need to optimize robotic performance.We are seeking a talented Product Designer to become part of our dynamic design team at Foxglove. In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and fellow designers to enhance and expand our web and desktop applications. Your contributions will span the entire product design process—from initial exploration and prototyping to delivering polished user interfaces and features—all while gaining a profound understanding of our users: engineers developing autonomous vehicles and robotics.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and enhance features within Foxglove’s web and desktop applications.Work collaboratively with engineers and product managers to develop product solutions.Translate complex technical workflows into user-friendly experiences.Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity user interfaces to convey design concepts.Engage in user research and integrate feedback from robotics engineers.Rapidly iterate designs based on product objectives, user input, and technical considerations.Contribute to our design system, ensuring consistency across the product suite.Ideal Candidate ProfileA minimum of 2 years of experience in product design.A compelling portfolio showcasing strong UX, interaction design, and visual craftsmanship.Comfortable designing technical and data-driven interfaces.Proficient in Figma and AI tools such as Cursor and Claude Code.Enjoys collaborating with engineers and cross-functional teams.Able to articulate design thought processes and welcomes constructive feedback.Eager to deepen knowledge in robotics, developer tools, and complex technologies.

About ChalkAt Chalk, we are revolutionizing the data landscape to fuel the next generation of machine learning applications. Our innovative platform dismantles the complexities and delays that have historically hindered ML potential. By integrating Rust-speed performance with user-friendly tools, we empower developers to excel. Top-tier companies rely on Chalk for essential tasks such as preventing fraudulent credit card transactions, verifying identities, and optimizing clean energy usage. Recently, we secured a $50 million Series A funding round, spearheaded by Felicis.About the RoleWe are in search of a talented Product Designer to shape the interaction experience for engineers, data scientists, and ML practitioners using our web and CLI tools.As a founding designer on our team, you will work in-office, full-time, and early in our journey—playing a pivotal role in defining our product, visual identity, interaction methodologies, and design standards from the ground up.You will collaborate closely with Chalk’s founders, engineers, and customers to convert intricate data infrastructures and workflows into seamless, user-friendly interfaces. If you thrive on transforming complex backend power into intuitive frontend experiences and are motivated to deliver designs on a weekly basis, we would love to connect with you.We welcome remote and hybrid work arrangements from our San Francisco, New York City, or Los Angeles offices.Your ResponsibilitiesEngage directly with engineers and founders to explore the problem landscape, establish requirements, prototype solutions, and deliver polished experiences (note that we do not have product managers).Take complete ownership of UI/UX, from initial concept to high-fidelity mockups and implementation.Proactively collect feedback from peers and users (primarily engineers and data scientists) to validate designs and iterate swiftly.Strike a balance between speed and refinement, prioritizing practical trade-offs to deliver quickly and learn effectively.Contribute to establishing the design system: components, patterns, and principles that will evolve with the team.Deliver designs ready for implementation within your first week.Your Qualifications5+ years of professional design experience.A portfolio that highlights your successful projects.Comfortable building user-centric designs for complex systems.

About the Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family FoundationThe Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation (SGBFF) is dedicated to fostering a more equitable and resilient world. We unite individuals through our impactful initiatives: LeanIn.Org, LeanInGirls.Org, OptionB.Org, and the Dave Goldberg Scholarship Program.Through our community, research-driven content, and transformative programs, we empower women and their allies to cultivate the skills, confidence, and networks necessary to achieve their fullest potential. We envision a world of equality, achievable through our collective efforts. While the primary focus of this role will be on Lean In, you will have the chance to influence multiple mission-driven initiatives.Role OverviewWe are on the lookout for a creative Product Designer to develop intuitive, visually stunning, and impactful experiences for our digital platforms. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the interactions of millions of women with Lean In's services, ensuring our offerings are accessible, engaging, and empowering.

About the RoleJoin our dynamic team as a Product Designer in People Innovation Labs at OpenAI. This engineering group is dedicated to revolutionizing talent acquisition and retention while empowering everyone to excel in their work.Our mission ranges from redefining recruitment processes to enhancing workplace culture through innovative systems and products. By integrating OpenAI's advanced models and fundamental principles into our workflows, we deliver a competitive advantage to our People Team. Our initiatives include pioneering projects like OpenHouse, our internal knowledge hub, alongside AI-driven automation and scalable recruitment tools. We are shaping the future of work at OpenAI, establishing a framework for AI to enhance productivity, culture, and innovation.In this position, you will work closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure our efforts yield measurable business results.Your Responsibilities:Shape the design and product strategy for internal People products at OpenAI.Develop and launch high-quality products and enhancements, from initial concepts to refined prototypes.Collaborate with engineering, product management, AI research, and design colleagues to define both long-term vision and immediate goals.Conduct user research to gain insights into user needs and improve our products.Contribute to the ongoing evolution of our design system.Foster our design culture and support team growth.Ideal Candidate:Possesses 4+ years of experience delivering large-scale software products.Demonstrates a portfolio that highlights exceptional UX, UI, and interaction design skills with a commitment to quality.Enjoys unraveling complex interaction design challenges.Exhibits strong communication and storytelling capabilities.Thrives in ambiguous situations, transforming challenges into clear visions.Is enthusiastic about immersing in the AI research process to define the design and functionality of AI-first products.

About MiddeskAt Middesk, we simplify the way businesses collaborate by streamlining business identity verification. Since our inception in 2018, we have been dedicated to transforming cumbersome, manual processes into efficient access to comprehensive, up-to-date data. Our innovative platform empowers companies across various sectors to confidently verify business identities, expedite customer onboarding, and minimize risk throughout the customer lifecycle.Originating from Y Combinator and backed by prestigious investors like Sequoia Capital and Accel Partners, Middesk has garnered recognition as an industry leader in business verification, being named to the Forbes Fintech 50 List and acknowledged by Liminal, a leading digital identity strategy firm.The Role:As a Senior Product Designer at Middesk, you will be instrumental in aiding businesses to maintain robust compliance standards and navigate risks with assurance. Your role involves crafting intuitive user experiences that equip customers to make informed compliance and risk decisions in highly regulated environments. Collaborating closely with cross-functional Product and Engineering teams, you will oversee the entire design process from initial discovery to final delivery, showcasing your expertise in design craftsmanship, systems thinking, and an inquisitive approach at every stage.We embrace a hybrid work model, anticipating 2 days per week in our San Francisco office. Ideal candidates should reside within a commutable distance, as we value the benefits of in-person collaboration and fostering strong team dynamics while accommodating flexibility whenever feasible.