Product Builder/Operator

Build a Real-World, AI-Driven Commerce PlatformWe’re building a venture-backed division rethinking how local commerce operates. This isn’t a greenfield project — it’s a live environment with real revenue, real constraints, and immediate opportunities to deploy what you build. We’re looking for a Product Builder/Operator — someone who can think like a founder, build like an engineer, and operate like a business owner. This is not a traditional engineering role. You won’t be handed tickets or clean specs. You will help decide what gets built — and then build it.About UrbanspaceWe are a leader in the small business retail and restaurant space. Our projects are among the highest attended in the U.S. We advise on Main Street retail across the country and deeply understand the economics of small businesses. Our pillars are to support entrepreneurship, community, and authenticity in an increasingly artificial world.What You’ll DoBuild and Ship Core Product (Fast)Rapidly prototype and launch features using AI-native toolsTurn messy real-world problems into working systemsIterate in days, not monthsDecide what to build vs. outsourceManage outsourced resourcesDesign Real-World Systems (Including Payments)Build and improve systems across:payments and loyalty flows (with best-in-class partners)internal operations and CRMExperiment with modern payment infrastructure, including blockchain-based payment railsOwn the internal “operating system” of the companyOperate Like a FounderMake product and technical decisions with incomplete informationPrioritize ruthlessly based on impactTake ownership, challenge assumptions, and propose better approachesMove fluidly between product, operations, and codeCore Skills / ExperienceStrong generalist coding ability (you can get things live without handholding)Experience with:LLM APIs / AI workflowsautomation tools (Zapier, Make, etc.)rapid prototyping tools (Cursor, Replit, etc.)fintech and payments (POS experience a plus)marketplaces (Shopify, affiliate tools, social commerce tools)blockchain/crypto payment rails (nice to have)Product intuition — you can make solid decisions without full dataComfortable working across the stack and across functionsBuilt something yourself (side project, startup, scrappy tool, etc.)Used AI tools to accelerate your own outputWhy This Role Is DifferentReal scale from day one (not a toy problem)Immediate ability to deploy what you build with real-world impactHigh autonomy and ownershipBuild across product, payments, commerce, and AI systems — not just one layerClear path toward long-term leadershipHow to Apply, Send usThings you’ve built (links, demos, screenshots)Anything you’ve hacked together using AIA short note: How would you support small businesses in today’s digital world?CompensationMid $100k’s + performance-based bonus tied to real outcomes + equity with a path to increased ownership based on impact