Founding Product Engineer
AnswersAi is an AI Edtech company focused on LMS integrations and homework help for students across its webapp, iOS, and Android apps. With 1 million questions asked, 300,000 users, and 100 million views across all platforms, our team of ex-Uber, Coinbase, and Artemis engineers from UC Berkeley has just raised a round led by Array VC and funds like Cal Innovation Fund and Dorm Room Fund.
What We Value:
- Exceptional Design Experiences: We seek proactive designers who deliver exceptional software experiences, ensuring customer success and growth.
- Innovation and Efficiency: We constantly aim to redefine the standards of marketing attribution and customer data.
- Team Collaboration and Autonomy: We empower our team members to work autonomously while fostering a collaborative environment.
Who We’re Looking For: We are seeking a talented Founding Product Engineer with expertise in Figma and React.js (ideally with 2+ years of experience across 30+ projects). You should be passionate about creating intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the user experience across our platforms, ensuring they meet the high standards our users expect.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing user interfaces for our web, iOS, and Android apps using Figma.
- Collaborating with engineers and product managers to implement and refine designs.
- Implementing designs using frontend skills (React.js).
- Creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
- Developing and maintaining a design system to ensure consistency across all platforms.
- Analyzing user feedback and data to iterate on designs for continuous improvement.
- Presenting design ideas and concepts to the team and stakeholders.
- Taking ownership of the design process from concept to final implementation.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in UI/UX design and frontend development.
- Proficiency in Figma and React.js.
- A strong portfolio showcasing your design projects, particularly those involving web and mobile applications.
- Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
- Experience with frontend development, particularly with React.js.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage your own projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Good to Have:
- Experience working in a startup environment.
- Knowledge of other frontend frameworks/libraries like Angular or Vue.js.
- Familiarity with backend technologies (e.g., Node.js).
- Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices.
- Experience with user research and usability testing.
- Knowledge of CSS pre-processors like Sass or Less.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.
- Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator)
What You Won’t Be Doing:
- Working in isolation - our team thrives on collaboration and open communication.
Additional Information:
- We seek team members who can join within 30 days of the recruiting process.
- Please attach your Figma portfolio to your resume on your Wellfound account.
Join us in San Francisco and be part of a dynamic team that’s revolutionizing AI Edtech. Apply now and shape the future of education with AnswersAi!
Disclosure
AnswersAi is a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects our students and academic partners and the world we live in. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply for our roles. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
