Lead Product Manager

Summary

Join Builder.io as a Lead Product Manager and work directly with the CEO to drive the core platform strategy and execution. You will own the Publish (CMS) product, a foundational element of the platform, while contributing to the broader visual development ecosystem. This role blends strategic product leadership with deep technical expertise, requiring you to make impactful technical decisions alongside engineering. Your strong foundation in modern frontend development, particularly with frameworks like React, is essential. You will be responsible for defining product strategy, collaborating with the CEO, leading developer experience evolution, improving onboarding, conducting user research, and working cross-functionally. Builder.io offers a competitive salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Experience leading successful developer-focused products, particularly in the CMS, frontend tooling, or developer platforms space
• Strong technical background with deep understanding of modern frontend development (React, TypeScript, APIs, build tools)
• A proven track record of shipping features that serve both technical and non-technical users
• Experience improving developer onboarding, documentation, and integration experiences
• Strong product intuition and ability to balance technical excellence with user needs
• A track record of working effectively with engineering teams and driving technical consensus
• Experience gathering and synthesizing feedback from diverse user groups

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the product strategy for our core Publish (CMS) platform, from vision through execution
• Partner with the CEO to shape our broader platform strategy and translate it into detailed roadmaps
• Lead the evolution of our developer experience, including our APIs, SDKs, and integration frameworks
• Drive improvements to our onboarding experience and documentation, making our platform more accessible to developers and content teams alike
• Conduct user research and gather feedback from both technical and non-technical users to inform product decisions
• Work cross-functionally with design, engineering, and customer success to deliver cohesive product experiences
• Define and track key metrics for both developer adoption and content team usage

Benefits

• Unlimited time off. 3 weeks is the minimum that we will ask you to take each year
• Mental health days. We encourage you to take at least one per quarter to recharge
• Paid parental leave. 12 weeks of full pay for the birth and care of a newborn child, or for the placement of a child for adoption or foster care
• $500 home office reimbursement. Help get what you need to be comfortable working in a digital-first environment
• $500 annual learning & development budget. Feel supported and empowered to continue developing your skills
• Co-working space reimbursement. Work from any WeWork at anytime with an All Access pass, or reimburse up to $300/month at another local co-working space
• Health Insurance. 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, and 50% covered for eligible dependents
• Additional Insurance. Builder covers your life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and you'll have access to supplemental benefits like accident and critical illness insurance
• 401k (for US based team members). Contribute to your financial future through our Guideline plan
• Real equity. We have a four year vesting schedule with a one year cliff. We also have a ten (10!!) year exercise window