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Product Lead, Internal Tools

CHAOS Industries
Location
El Segundo, California, United States
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$167k-248k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4+ years in product management delivering software products or internal tools in high-ambiguity environments
  • A software engineering background with meaningful hands-on coding experience
  • Strong working knowledge of modern web applications, APIs, data models, integrations, authentication, permissions, and software architecture
  • Ability to interview business teams about workflows and test solutions in an IDE
  • Strong product judgment focusing on underlying problems
  • Ability to thrive in high-autonomy, ambiguous environments
Nice to have
  • Experience in a design-build software consultancy, internal-tools or enterprise-platform team, forward-deployed engineering organization
  • Familiarity with systems such as ERP, CRM, QMS, manufacturing, or data platforms
What the job really is

As the Product Lead for Internal Tools at CHAOS Industries, you will work closely with various business functions to identify and solve high-value problems through software and AI solutions. This role involves hands-on coding, prototyping, and creating automations, while also establishing reusable foundations for internal teams. You will balance building software with enabling other teams to develop their own capabilities, ensuring that solutions are practical and effective.

Benefits
  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
  • 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay)
  • FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
  • Free daily lunch
  • No meeting Fridays
  • Unlimited PTO
Things to weigh
  • Role requires hands-on coding and prototyping, which may not suit those looking for purely managerial positions
  • High autonomy and ambiguity may be challenging for some candidates
  • Onsite work required in Los Angeles office, with occasional travel for collaboration
  • Compensation range provided is only for base salary and does not include bonuses or equity
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