Product Builder (Sandbox)
Explicitly requires vibe-coding skills and AI-native prototyping using tools like Cursor and Replit for rapid idea-to-prototype workflows.
About the Role
Lead rapid, AI-native product discovery and prototyping efforts to turn ideas into validated opportunities for next-generation consumer financial products. Build functional prototypes and MVPs both inside and outside SoFi's codebase, partnering with engineering, legal, compliance, and leadership to accelerate roadmaps and evolve AI product development practices.
Job Description
Role
SoFi is hiring a Product Builder to rapidly convert ideas into validated product opportunities and prototypes for consumer financial experiences. This is an AI-native product leadership role that blends product strategy, hands-on prototyping, and cross-functional partnership to accelerate development while working within regulated constraints.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, develop, and pitch strategic opportunities that improve members’ financial outcomes.
- Build functional prototypes and MVPs inside and outside SoFi’s codebase using AI-native workflows (e.g., Cursor, Replit, v0).
- Partner closely with core engineering and product teams to accelerate roadmaps without creating organizational friction.
- Work with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Infrastructure to advance AI product development practices in a regulated business.
- Evangelize AI-driven product development and contribute frameworks, knowledge, and skills company-wide.
- Help drive and advocate for the Sandbox program.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
- 10+ years of experience as a Product Manager or Technical Founder with a proven track record of 0-to-1 initiatives for high-scale consumer products.
- Public or private portfolio of functional projects personally built or contributed to using AI tools.
- Deep experience using LLMs and AI coding tools (vibe-coding) for strategy, requirements gathering, and iterative development.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, and data systems to ensure performant and secure AI-assisted contributions.
- Experience driving product at highly consumer-driven companies.
Nice to Haves
- Founded or grown a business or side hustle as a product thinker.
- Been the first PM at a small-to-midsized startup.
- Experience driving impact in highly regulated industries (Fintech, Healthtech, etc.).
- Professional background in Design or Engineering.
- Experience with Agentic AI architectures and RAG implementations.
Compensation & Logistics
- The posting references a base pay range but does not list specific numbers. Final offers are determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.
- SoFi provides comprehensive benefits (details available on the company benefits page).
- Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities; candidates should notify their recruiter or email accommodations@sofi.com.
- Remote work is restricted for applicants in Hawaii and Alaska due to insurance coverage.