Clera

Product Engineer

United States full-time Mid $180,000 - $250,000
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

About the Role
Join a 10-person engineering team as its first product engineer, working closely with the CTO in a hybrid New York City role. You will take customer problems from conversation through launch and adoption, combining full-stack engineering with product judgment to shape AI-powered workflows.
What You'll Do

Talk with customers, use the product firsthand, and turn ambiguous needs into straightforward solutions.

Build full-stack agents and features that connect models with tools, data, and customer-facing interfaces.

Develop workflows such as turning campaign briefs into contests and helping creators move from invitation to published content.

Test brand and creator experiences end to end, then improve them using customer feedback, usage data, and agent evaluations.

Use AI coding tools to work efficiently, verify their output, and collaborate through clear decisions, demos, and code reviews.

What We're Looking For

Proficiency in TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.

Experience shipping and maintaining products across the frontend and backend, including customer-facing web application features.

Experience with APIs and web service design.

Experience using AI tools to build agents or AI-powered features.

Background in creator marketing or e-commerce is relevant.

Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $180,000 to $250,000 annually.
Location
Hybrid role based in New York, New York, United States.
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Technology & IT Javascript Product Engineer Technology Mid level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Product Engineer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Clera?
  3. Which of Javascript, Product and Engineer have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Javascript, Product and Engineer.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Product Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in Javascript, Product and Engineer, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Clera needs from this hire.

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