Transform how millions shop online through AI-powered innovation
AI is fundamentally transforming how people discover and purchase online. At Demand.io, we're creating the infrastructure that powers this transformation, making commerce more intelligent, transparent, and accessible for millions globally. We need an exceptional product architect to drive our next phase of innovation in our journey to build a unicorn-scale business without external funding.
The 10x opportunity
Unlike traditional product leadership roles that emphasize process over innovation, this position focuses on creating systematic leverage at the intersection of AI and commerce. We're looking for a 10x operator who can:
- Design self-improving systems that scale automatically without linear effort
- Create frameworks that multiply team effectiveness rather than individual output
- Architect complex knowledge structures that continuously enhance their own accuracy
- Build Byzantine fault tolerant verification mechanisms powered by community incentives
- Develop AI amplification systems that transform user experiences at scale
- Work directly with our founder to shape the infrastructure for next-generation commerce
About Demand.io
We're building the world's leading source of e-commerce knowledge through our proprietary technology stack, operated by a lean team of 10x performers who leverage AI and systematic thinking to drive outsized results:
- ShopGraph: Our proprietary knowledge graph containing real-time commerce data
- SimplyCodes: AI and community-powered platform covering 400,000+ stores (10x more than competitors)
- Product.ai: Revolutionary AI shopping assistant redefining purchase decisions
- Profitable since founding in 2009, driving $1B+ in annual commerce volume
Potential focus areas
SimplyCodes evolution
- Transform from coupon platform to intelligent shopping assistant through systematic frameworks
- Design self-improving verification systems that continuously enhance accuracy
- Build multiplication engines that amplify community contributions
- Create AI systems that dramatically improve code success rates at scale
- Develop personalization architecture that preserves privacy while enhancing relevance
- Expand international presence through replicable system design
ShopGraph platform
- Architect the definitive knowledge infrastructure for AI-powered commerce
- Design Byzantine fault tolerant systems for distributed verification at scale
- Build self-improving data quality mechanisms that enhance automatically
- Create merchant interfaces that transform digital presence management
- Develop API architecture enabling third-party innovation ecosystems
- Design tokenomics models for sustainable community contribution
Product.ai development
- Create revolutionary shopping assistant that transforms purchase decisions
- Build genuine shopping intelligence measured by completion of complex tasks
- Design conversational interfaces that feel natural while solving real problems
- Develop vertical-specific expertise domains that outperform competitors
- Create integration frameworks for major AI platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)
- Build measurement system for AI assistant quality with clear improvement targets
The 10x operator mindset
At Demand.io, we're not looking for traditional product managers who ship features - we're seeking system architects who create multiplication effects through leverage and framework design. This role is for you if:
You build systems, not features
- You instinctively create frameworks rather than one-off solutions
- You design self-improving systems that get better automatically
- You focus on leverage points that create multiplication effects
- You build tools that enable others to move exponentially faster
- You think in terms of compounding returns rather than linear progress
You think from first principles
- You break problems down to fundamental elements before solving
- You question assumptions rather than accepting conventional approaches
- You reason upward from foundational truths rather than pattern matching
- You design novel solutions by examining root causes
- You create new paradigms rather than optimizing existing ones
You operate as a deep generalist
- You've developed expertise across multiple technical domains
- You synthesize insights from different fields to create novel solutions
- You learn new technologies and concepts with exceptional speed
- You communicate complex ideas with clarity across diverse audiences
- You collaborate effectively with specialists while maintaining system-level perspective
Creating wealth through innovation
We've reimagined tech compensation for elite talent. Unlike traditional tech compensation heavily weighted toward RSUs or illiquid equity, we provide substantial immediate wealth creation through monthly cash payments.
Foundation
- Base: $275,000 - $375,000
- Equity: 0.50% - 1.00%
- Partners Program: Substantial monthly profit-sharing bonuses
Partners Program with profit-sharing
Top performers achieve total compensation of $400,000 - $1,000,000+ annually through our unique Partners Program. Key advantages:
- Monthly cash payments (not annual or deferred bonuses)
- Immediate wealth creation (vs locked RSUs)
- Uncapped earning potential
- No lockup periods or liquidity events required
- Increasing bonus percentages as you advance through Partner levels
Additional benefits
- 🚀 Advancement opportunities based on impact
- 📚 Learning stipend for conferences, courses, and certifications
- 🖥️ Access to advanced AI tools including our own GPU cluster for AI model training
- 🏥 Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and all dependents
- 🏖️ Unlimited PTO
- 👶 Parental leave policy
- 📈 401(k) program
- 🍽️ Catered lunches in our state-of-the-art Santa Monica office
- 🏠 Comprehensive relocation assistance
What we're looking for
System architect mindset
- Track record of building frameworks that create multiplication effects
- Evidence of designing self-improving systems that scale automatically
- Experience creating leverage through systematic approaches
- History of successfully simplifying complex domains through architecture
- Ability to identify high-leverage intervention points in complex systems
Technical sophistication
- Deep understanding of AI/ML architectures and capabilities
- Experience with knowledge graphs, vector databases, or similar systems
- Strong perspective on balancing technical complexity with user value
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering on architecture decisions
- Track record of bringing technical innovations to market successfully
Strategic impact creator
- Evidence of driving outsized business results through systems thinking
- Experience scaling products to millions of users through leverage
- Track record of successful innovation in competitive markets
- Ability to create alignment across diverse stakeholders
- History of measurable multiplication effects on team productivity
Required experience
- 8+ years of product experience with evidence of systems thinking
- 5+ years leading product teams or complex initiatives with measurable leverage
- Experience designing and shipping AI/ML products in production
- Track record of products that created multiplication effects
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
Nice to have
- Experience designing community-driven verification systems
- Background in e-commerce, marketplaces, or knowledge platforms
- Hands-on experience with LLM development or prompt engineering
- Knowledge of Byzantine fault tolerance or distributed verification
- Track record of first principles innovation in consumer products
- Advanced degree in relevant technical field
Ready to shape the future of commerce?
If you're energized by the opportunity to be a 10x operator building revolutionary systems while driving technical innovation, we want to talk to you. We understand exceptional candidates often have compelling current roles. Our founder is happy to have an initial confidential conversation about how this unique opportunity could align with your career aspirations.
