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Sr. Product Manager

Baselayer
Location
San Francisco, California
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Product
Salary
$210,000 – $290,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years in product management
  • Experience scoping, shipping, and growing a zero-to-one product into material revenue
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Ability to work closely with senior engineering leadership
  • Strong opinions on UX and product craft
  • Founder-level ownership and urgency
Nice to have
  • Experience taking a product into a new vertical or expanding into adjacent markets
  • Background in B2B SaaS, fintech, identity, KYB, fraud, risk, or compliance
  • Experience at an early-stage company without a PM team
  • Experience as the first PM hire at a venture-backed startup
What the job really is

As the Sr. Product Manager at Baselayer, you will lead the creation and design of new products targeting various verticals beyond financial institutions. Your role involves hands-on responsibilities such as writing specifications, producing wireframes, and collaborating with design and engineering teams. You will also manage the existing product roadmap, prioritize tasks, and drive cross-functional execution to ensure successful product launches.

Benefits
  • Flexible PTO
  • Competitive compensation with equity
  • 100% coverage of health, dental, and vision premiums
  • 401(k) with company match
  • HSA contributions included
  • $250 monthly gym stipend
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work model requires 4 days per week in the office
  • Role involves significant hands-on work and ownership without an existing roadmap
  • Fast-paced environment with high expectations for execution and decision-making
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