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While big tech builds walled gardens, IrisGo is building the open-source standard for on-device context, personalization, and workflow learning to help users get things done.\nBacked by Andrew Ng's AI Fund and pre-installed on every new Acer device, we bridge the gap between raw silicon and the non-technical user. We are starting with high-utility \"Butler\" apps to prove our hardware-forward AI app building blocks, with the goal of becoming the RedHat of AI PCs -- the trusted, open-source delivery layer that powers how every consumer interacts with edge intelligence.\nThe Role\nWe are looking for a Founding Product Director who thrives in the 0-to-1 phase. You are a Player-Coach: one day collaborating with Andrew Ng's team on the long-term agentic roadmap, the next day in the weeds with engineers defining telemetry for a local NPU-bound \"Butler\" app.\nYou will own the product definition for our flagship experience. 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Write the specs, define success metrics, and obsess over \"Time to Magic\" for a non-technical user.\n Hardware-Software Synthesis: Work closely with ML engineers to understand edge computing constraints (latency, privacy, power) and turn them into product advantages.\nIterative Loop: Build feedback systems to capture how millions of Acer users interact with their AI PCs, turning raw data into actionable product refinements.\nWhat We Are Looking For\n The \"Startup Native\" Pedigree: 8+ years in Product Management, with at least 3 years in an early-stage (Seed/Series A) leadership role. You know how to build a product team from scratch.\nTechnical Depth: You do not just \"use\" AI -- you understand the difference between cloud-based LLMs and edge-based NPUs. You can hold your own in a room with world-class ML researchers.\nAgentic Intuition: You have a strong point of view on the future of Agentic UX. 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