Mountain View, CA (Hybrid, 2-3 days/week) | AI Fund | Full-Time
About IrisGoIrisGo is the intent orchestration layer for the 100M+ AI PCs hitting the market every year. While big tech builds walled gardens, IrisGo is building the open-source standard for on-device context, personalization, and workflow learning to help users get things done.
Backed by Andrew Ng's AI Fund and pre-installed on every new Acer device, we bridge the gap between raw silicon and the non-technical user. We are starting with high-utility "Butler" apps to prove our hardware-forward AI app building blocks, with the goal of becoming the RedHat of AI PCs -- the trusted, open-source delivery layer that powers how every consumer interacts with edge intelligence.
The RoleWe are looking for a Founding Product Director who thrives in the 0-to-1 phase. You are a Player-Coach: one day collaborating with Andrew Ng's team on the long-term agentic roadmap, the next day in the weeds with engineers defining telemetry for a local NPU-bound "Butler" app.
You will own the product definition for our flagship experience. Your goal is to prove that an AI PC is fundamentally different from a legacy PC -- moving the industry from "search and click" to "intent and execution."
What You Will Do
- The Coach: Vision and Strategy:
- Define the Category: Work with the founders to articulate the "Intent Orchestration" roadmap. What does the world look like when 100M PCs have a "Butler" by default?
- Build the Ecosystem: Develop the strategy for our open-source community and the "Delivery Layer." How do we enable third-party developers to build on our hardware-forward architecture?
- OEM Stewardship: Act as the primary product partner for Acer and future OEMs, ensuring our product fits seamlessly into the hardware lifecycle of a mass-market device. The Player: Execution and Craft:
- Ship the Butlers: Lead end-to-end development of our first three flagship apps. Write the specs, define success metrics, and obsess over "Time to Magic" for a non-technical user.
- Hardware-Software Synthesis: Work closely with ML engineers to understand edge computing constraints (latency, privacy, power) and turn them into product advantages.
- Iterative Loop: Build feedback systems to capture how millions of Acer users interact with their AI PCs, turning raw data into actionable product refinements.
What We Are Looking For
- The "Startup Native" Pedigree: 8+ years in Product Management, with at least 3 years in an early-stage (Seed/Series A) leadership role. You know how to build a product team from scratch.
- Technical Depth: You do not just "use" AI -- you understand the difference between cloud-based LLMs and edge-based NPUs. You can hold your own in a room with world-class ML researchers.
- Agentic Intuition: You have a strong point of view on the future of Agentic UX. You believe the future of software is not more apps, but more integrated intelligence.
- Distribution Mindset: You understand the unique power of a pre-install moat. You know how to design products that provide immediate value to a user who did not necessarily choose to download them.
- Communication: You can simplify the most complex "hardware-forward" concepts for a Series A investor or a non-technical grandmother using an Acer laptop for the first time. Why Join IrisGo
- Category Definition: We are not building a better mouse. We are building the nervous system of the AI PC.
- Unprecedented Reach: Most startups struggle for users. We have 100M+ annual units of distribution baked into our DNA.
- The AI Fund Pedigree: Direct access to Andrew Ng and the AI Fund ecosystem.
- High Ownership: You will be the "CEO of the Product," with the equity and autonomy that reflects that responsibility.
IrisGo | Mountain View, CA
At AI Fund, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- 8+ years in Product Management
- At least 3 years in an early-stage leadership role
- Deep understanding of AI differences between cloud-based and edge-based solutions
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as strong with great healthcare and dental coverage, plus vision insurance, long-term disability, and life insurance. Feedback suggests this aligns with tech-standard benefits for US roles at a small venture studio.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer match for US employees. Feedback suggests this forms part of a competitive total package for fund roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes fully paid parental leave for applicable roles. Feedback suggests this is a standout benefit for an organization of this size.
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