Founding Product Lead

Cybersecurity for growing businesses is broken — even enterprises spend heavily across hundreds of disconnected tools for marginal real-world benefit. For startups and mid-sized firms, this gap often means forgoing security entirely, or cobbling together a solution that leaves them vulnerable in other ways. At Zip Security, we build solutions that make enterprise cybersecurity effective and doable for growing businesses of all kinds, whether or not they have a security team in house.
Our product is a complete security program that automates device management, endpoint security, identity and access management, compliance, and managed IT and security operations to keep teams of all kinds protected. We help our customers pick their right security frameworks, correctly deploy the tools, policies, and controls they need, and keep everything enforced over time, so their business is protected and compliant, 24/7.

Zip is at the cutting edge of what’s possible in cybersecurity, and dedicated to delivering value for our customers. It’s a big part of why we’re backed by Ballistic Ventures. Major platforms are opening APIs that enable automated management at scale, new government initiatives are surfacing global threat data, and we're positioned to be the first to properly integrate all of it. We're looking for driven, talented people to help us get there. If this resonates with you, we invite you to consider building alongside our team.

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 ideal for a senior product manager who thrives in ambiguity, takes full ownership, and wants to help build the product function from the ground up.

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

• 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.

• 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.

We believe great teams are built by curious people who care deeply about learning, collaboration, and ownership. At Zip Security, you’ll have the autonomy to contribute ideas, shape decisions, and help build both our product and our culture. If you’re excited about the role, we encourage you to apply — even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification.

• 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

• Initial Screen with Talent Partner

• Hiring Manager Screen

• Technical or Team Interview

• Executive Interview

• Offer