Founder's Office - Product and Tech

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Role Summary

Founder’s Office Associate: Product & Tech

This role is for a technically sharp, hands-on generalist — ideally someone who has built integrated products before, understands how systems connect, and can anticipate where things may break down. You’re not here to check boxes — you’re here to make sure the product works, feels right, and scales well.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cross-Functional Execution

• Coordinate day-to-day execution across product variants — managing tasks across app, firmware, electronics, mechanical design, and final assembly vendors.
• Translate product vision into structured timelines, feature scopes, and delivery checkpoints.
• Support decision-making by identifying risks, trade-offs, and integration complexity early.

2. Systems Integration & Product Functionality

• Ensure end-to-end coherence between hardware features, embedded logic, and app behavior.
• Lead feature-level readiness reviews — does the cap respond correctly? Is syncing intuitive?
• Align design, tech, and user interaction into a seamless product flow.

3. Technical Coordination & Vendor Management

• Act as the founder’s representative with all external tech and design partners.
• Maintain consistent communication, documentation, and milestone tracking across vendors.
• Pre-empt blockers by understanding technical dependencies and helping resolve them early.

4. Product Evolution & Strategic Input

• Contribute to feature planning, product architecture, and upcoming variant differentiation.
• Benchmark product and technology trends to inform Sipwise’s evolution.
• Assist in identifying patent-worthy elements and coordinating with legal/IP partners.

5. Process Building & Product Infrastructure

• Build internal tracking systems (Notion, Sheets, etc.) for roadmap, dependencies, and handoffs.
• Create playbooks for version control, spec documentation, and partner feedback cycles.
• Help improve overall product development velocity and structure.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in product, engineering, or execution-focused roles involving hardware-software integration.
• Demonstrated experience building physical+digital products through work, freelance, competitions, or academic projects.
• Experience working with external vendors or cross-functional teams.
• NOPE, FOR THIS ROLE WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR FRESHERS.

Preferred Backgrounds

• Participants of technical competitions such as SIH, Robocon, eYantra, Formula Student, etc.
• Product builders from startup teams, maker communities, or hands-on engineering roles.

Skills

• Familiar with firmware workflows, basic electronics integration, and app-device syncing principles.
• Strong in project tracking, documentation, and communication across technical domains.
• Tools: Notion, Google Sheets, Figma, or equivalent.

Attributes

• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Systems thinker with the ability to manage complexity across domains.
• Effective communicator who brings structure and clarity to dynamic projects.
• Strong ownership mindset and commitment to execution excellence.

Performance Metrics

• Timely delivery of product variants and feature integrations.
• Thoroughness of QA and validation cycles.
• Vendor and partner coordination efficiency.
• Contributions to product differentiation, documentation, and strategic clarity.

What We Offer

• Fixed monthly compensation of

  Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 60,000

  (based on experience and discussion)
• A high-responsibility role at the core of Sipwise’s product development efforts
• Direct collaboration with the founder and senior stakeholders
• Exposure to the complete product lifecycle from concept to launch
• An environment that values initiative, systems thinking, and execution quality

Application Process

• Apply through LinkedIn
• Shortlisted candidates will receive an assignment
• Final shortlisted candidates will proceed to interviews
• Final selection to follow

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: 

  25th July 2025, 6:00 PM

• Shortlisted Candidates Informed: 

  25th July 2025, 11:59 PM

• Assignment Submission Deadline: 

  27th July 2025, 6:00 PM

• Final Shortlisted Candidates Informed: 

  27th July 2025, 11:59 PM

• Interviews: 

  28th to 31st July 2025

• Final Selection Announcement: 

  31st July 2025, 11:59 PM

Sipwise Smart Bottles is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Passion, ownership, and practical ability matter most.

Reviewed & Approved By:

Pavan Kale

Founder and CEO