Founding Product Engineer

As a Founding Product Engineer at Rockstar's exciting YC-backed company, your main responsibilities will include taking complete ownership of features across the tech stack, collaborating directly with the CTO to steer the product’s development, and helping employers streamline operations in specialty clinics. You will be vital in increasing efficiency and enabling better patient outcomes, effectively contributing to the business's growth and unlocking revenue potential.

While prior experience with the specific tech stack that includes React, Typescript, Node.js, Tailwind, and PostgreSQL is not mandatory, a strong passion for software development and a knack for fast problem-solving are essential. Rockstar is looking for candidates who demonstrate a love for building, have a strong work ethic, and embody values such as honesty, kindness, and accountability.

The work environment at Rockstar's YC-backed company is designed to foster energy and collaboration. The team thrives on being around builders who are passionate about their work. Working five days a week in the NYC office, you'll find a space that values hard work and high-quality output, paired with a culture that emphasizes camaraderie and enjoyment in the workplace.

As a Founding Product Engineer at Rockstar, you'll work with a modern and efficient tech stack including React, Typescript, Node.js, Tailwind, and Docker. Additionally, the company experiments with cutting-edge large language models (LLMs), providing a unique opportunity to engage with advanced technologies while iterating on the product.

Joining Rockstar’s YC-backed company as a Founding Product Engineer comes with an array of benefits, including fully paid health, dental, and vision plans, a Guideline 401K, daily in-office lunches, and access to a top-notch in-office gym. The company values the well-being of its employees and aims to create a supportive environment.

When answering this question, be sure to express your genuine interest in both the role and the innovative work being done at Rockstar. Focus on how the opportunity to impact the healthcare field through technology aligns with your career aspirations and why being part of a dynamic startup environment excites you.

In response to this question, outline your mindset about feature development. Start with identifying user needs and pain points, then walk through your process of brainstorming, designing, and iterating on the feature. Highlight the importance of collaboration and gathering feedback throughout the development cycle.

Here, you want to share a specific project that showcases your problem-solving skills and resilience. Describe the challenge you faced, the steps you took to overcome it, and the ultimate outcome. Emphasize what you learned from the experience and how it has shaped your approach as a Product Engineer.

To answer this question effectively, discuss practices such as code reviews, testing methodologies, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Stress the importance of attention to detail and maintaining a mindset of accountability to produce zero defect work.

Express your dedication to continuous learning by detailing the resources you utilize, such as tech blogs, online courses, webinars, and participation in forums or local meetups. Mention how you plan to bring that knowledge into your role at Rockstar as a Founding Product Engineer.

Emphasize that customer obsession is vital for understanding user needs and ensuring product relevance. Discuss how incorporating customer feedback at every stage helps create products that truly meet the demands of end-users, ultimately leading to success for both the users and the company.

When answering, explain how you would assess tasks based on user impact, technical feasibility, and alignment with business goals. Discuss tools or frameworks you use for prioritization and how collaboration with team members plays a role in your decision-making process.

In your response, focus on the importance of open communication and seeking to understand different perspectives. Explain how you would encourage constructive discussions, promote a culture of respect, and work towards consensus to resolve conflicts effectively.

When discussing a mistake, be open and honest about what happened, the ramifications, and how you addressed it. Highlight the lessons you learned and how applying those lessons has improved your approach to future projects, embodying the values of learning and growing from mistakes.

In your answer, illustrate how teamwork enhances creativity and efficiency. Discuss how collaboration with cross-functional teams, sharing knowledge, and collective problem-solving contribute to delivering high-quality products that meet customer needs and drive business success.