Founding Product Lead

About the role

As a Founding Product Lead at Zip Security, you’ll be one of the earliest product leaders helping define what we build and how we build it. You’ll own key product areas end to end— from identifying customer problems to shipping solutions that simplify complex security and IT workflows. You’ll work closely with Engineering, Design, and Go-To-Market teams to shape product strategy, drive execution, and establish strong product practices as we scale.

This role is hybrid, with flexible in-person days in our New York City office.

What You Will Build

• Own product strategy and execution for core areas of the Zip Security platform as one of the first product leaders at the company.
• Lead product discovery from the ground up—identifying customer problems, validating solutions, and shaping the roadmap in partnership with Engineering and Design.
• Translate customer needs, business goals, and technical constraints into clear product requirements and priorities.
• Define and evolve product processes, rituals, and best practices as the product organization scales.
• Write clear, concise product specs and requirements that align teams and drive execution.
• Drive prioritization and tradeoffs across features, technical investments, and new initiatives.
• Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Marketing to incorporate customer feedback and ensure successful launches and adoption.
• Measure success using product metrics and outcomes, iterating quickly based on results.
• Act as a strong product voice internally, advocating for customer impact and long-term thinking.

What We're Looking For

• You have 5–8+ years of product management experience and have owned products or major product areas end to end.
• You’ve worked in early-stage or fast-growing environments and enjoy building structure where little exists.
• You’re comfortable operating with ambiguity and making decisions with incomplete information.
• You bring strong product judgment and can balance speed, quality, and long-term impact.
• You communicate clearly and can influence cross-functional partners without formal authority.
• You take full ownership and naturally think beyond execution to how product should operate at scale.
• Bonus: Experience building B2B, enterprise, security, or infrastructure products.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive health benefits starting on day one
• 401(k) plan to help you invest in your future
• Flexible hybrid work environment (2-3 days in office! You decide what is best for you!)
• Monthly wellness benefits to help you stay active, healthy, and balanced in whatever way works best for you
• Comprehensive family-building, fertility, and hormonal health benefits to support you through every stage of life
• High ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape a rapidly growing company
• Fully stocked office with endless snacks, coffee, and tea, plus Zip swag and team outings
• Standard Interview Process: Initial Screen with Talent Partner, Hiring Manager Screen, Technical or Team Interview, Executive Interview, Offer