Product Engineer

Product EngineerCompany: 16VCLocation: Remote (Global)Compensation: $75,000 – $150,000 USDAbout 16VC16VC is a London-headquartered venture capital firm and venture studio backing founders building the future of enterprise software, AI, and deep technology.We invest in ambitious founders and actively help build products, systems, and platforms that support startups, operators, and venture ecosystems. Our focus areas include AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Deep Tech, FinTech, Web3, Creator Economy, and Consumer Technology.We're looking for exceptional Product Engineers who enjoy building products from zero to one, shipping quickly, and solving real-world problems.Location & CollaborationThis is a remote-first role, and candidates may be based anywhere globally.While 16VC is headquartered in London, much of our founder, product, and venture studio activity takes place in Bengaluru, India.Annual In-Person Requirement: Team members are expected to spend a minimum of 4 weeks per year in Bengaluru, India for planning sessions, founder meetings, team collaboration, workshops, and company events.Additional travel may occasionally be required for portfolio company engagements, conferences, investor events, or offsite gatherings.The RoleAs a Product Engineer at 16VC, you will work at the intersection of engineering, product, design, startups, and AI.This is not a traditional engineering role focused solely on implementation. We are looking for builders who can understand problems, propose solutions, design experiences, write code, and ship products that people actually use.You will work directly with founders, operators, advisors, and leadership teams across the 16VC ecosystem.What You'll BuildExamples of projects include:AI-powered startup review and investment evaluation systemsFounder CRM and relationship management platformsInternal venture operations and automation toolsFellowship and community productsAI agents and workflow automation systemsFounder support platforms and dashboardsNew experiments at the intersection of startups, venture capital, and artificial intelligenceResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and launch products from concept to productionWork closely with founders and stakeholders to identify user needsTranslate ideas and requirements into scalable software solutionsBuild full-stack web applications and internal toolsIntegrate AI models, APIs, databases, and third-party platformsRapidly prototype and validate new conceptsImprove usability, performance, security, and reliabilityOwn projects end-to-end and drive execution independentlyContribute to product strategy, user experience, and technical decisionsRequired QualificationsStrong software engineering fundamentalsExperience building and shipping production applicationsExperience working across frontend and backend systemsStrong problem-solving and communication skillsAbility to work independently in fast-paced environmentsDemonstrated ability to take projects from idea to launchProduct mindset with an interest in users, business problems, and outcomesPreferred QualificationsExperience with one or more of the following:Next.jsReactTypeScriptPythonSupabasePostgreSQLOpenAI APIsAI agents and workflow automationn8n, Make, or similar automation platformsCloud infrastructure and deployment platformsNice to HaveStartup or founder experienceSide projects with active usersOpen-source contributionsExperience building AI-native productsExperience working in early-stage startupsUI/UX design experienceExperience launching products with real customersWhat We're Looking ForWe value people who:Move quickly and execute with urgencyTake ownership without waiting for instructionsThink about products, not just codeEnjoy learning new technologiesCare deeply about users and outcomesThrive in ambiguity and early-stage environmentsHave a builder mentality and a bias toward actionWe care far more about what you have built than where you have worked.Why Join 16VCBuild products used by founders, operators, and startupsWork directly with venture-backed companies and emerging technologiesGain exposure to AI, enterprise software, and venture capitalContribute to products from concept to launchOperate in a highly entrepreneurial environmentWork alongside experienced founders, operators, and investorsCompetitive compensation and long-term growth opportunitiesIf you're a builder who enjoys moving fast and creating products that people actually use, we'd love to hear from you.Salary: 75K - 150K USD a yearOriginally posted on Himalayas