Product Engineer, Consumer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 14, 2026. Clera scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the Role
Own the full lifecycle of consumer products, from identifying user needs and shaping product direction to building and shipping polished experiences. This hands-on role combines product strategy, design, and full-stack engineering, with a focus on creating products people value and return to.
What You'll Do
Define product positioning and scope features into the smallest complete version worth shipping.
Design consumer experiences, including onboarding flows, activation journeys, 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 product analytics, experiments, and monitoring to measure engagement and retention.
Deploy and maintain reliable applications, debug production issues, and incorporate user feedback.
Ship polished MVPs or substantial product iterations in approximately 3 to 7 days.
Use product and retention signals to decide what to improve, change, or discontinue.
What We're Looking For
At least 3 years of experience shipping consumer products end-to-end, from concept through production.
Experience building and shipping products in an early-stage startup or through independent product work, with evidence of real users.
Production experience with TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, APIs, SQL databases, and data modeling.
Hands-on 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. Familiarity with PostHog or similar tools is useful.
Comfort using AI development tools while maintaining sound architecture and code quality.
Background in consumer products, social apps, communication tools, or cross-platform development is valuable.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $200,000 to $350,000 annually. Visa sponsorship details were not provided.
Location
On-site in Palo Alto, California, United States.