Product Manager-in-Training (YC cofounder/CEO-led)

Jerry.ai • Palo Alto, CA

4d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Jerry.ai is hiring 2–3 Product Managers-in-Training to work directly with and receive mentorship from its Cofounder and CEO. The role involves building or scaling one of the company’s new product verticals as Jerry expands beyond its core car business into areas such as home, motorcycle, RV, and boat. The position offers exposure to product, growth, operations, finance, engineering, and data, as well as experience executing company strategy and navigating the challenges of a late-stage technology startup in a rapid growth phase. Successful participants may go on to become product or commercial leaders, including roles with P&L ownership. The role is based in Jerry.ai’s Palo Alto office five days a week, at least until the employee can operate independently; the company specifies in-person work alongside the CEO and executive team for at least the first 6–12 months.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Ability to work in person at the Palo Alto office alongside the CEO and executive team for at least the first 6–12 months.
• Jerry.ai can hire only full-time salaried employees residing in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, or Ontario, Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, at least 1 year of experience in a demanding environment such as management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, an early-stage startup, or a similar setting.
• Insatiable desire to learn and master skills or goals.
• Ownership mindset and willingness to take responsibility for problems beyond one’s immediate scope.
• Resilience and persistence in addressing difficult or unsolved challenges.
• Strong bias for action and urgency when progress is stalled.

Responsibilities

• Build or scale one of Jerry.ai’s new product verticals.
• Work directly with and learn from the Cofounder/CEO.
• Execute big-picture strategies and address the operational complexities of a growing business.
• Work across company functions, including product, growth, operations, finance, engineering, and data.

Benefits

• Base salary and stock options/equity opportunities.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance coverage.
• Vision insurance coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching; the role description specifies 4% employer matching.
• Wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level