Lead Software Engineer

Your First Job? Tell Us We’re Doing It Wrong.Location: Onsite // KeralaExperience: MERN Stack // Min. 3 YearAbout UsHelixo is a bootstrapped, profitable company on a mission to create next-gen Shopify apps for next-gen ecommerce brands.We’re building the Apple of Shopify - an ecosystem of 15 AI-first apps so seamless and loved, they become the operating system for ecommerce.Brands like Decathlon, Nykaa, and Bellavita have already generated over $120 million in extra revenue through our products. But that’s not enough.Our eyes are on the $1 billion impact mark in next 3 years (₹1,00,00,00,000 - yes, those zeros are real).And we’re rebuilding our flagship app to get there.Mission: MUGA - Make UFE Great AgainWe’re on a mission to reclaim the UFE.ai app #1 spot on the Shopify App Store. For that, we need an A+ Product Lead - someone who: Thinks like a founder, Owns like a CPO, Executes like a startup operatorWe only live once - so why waste it doing ordinary work? Join the $1B impact rocketship.Who We're Looking ForWe’re not hiring a Product Lead to follow plans - but someone to challenge them. Rebuild them. Someone who walks in and says:“This part? It doesn’t make sense. Let’s fix it.”“That doesn't scale, Here’s a better one.”“Claude is good, but let’s use Kimi K2 in Groq inference.”I've personally taken the CPO role to rebuild the foundation. But I can’t do it alone. I need someone to stand beside me - not under me.This is not a coordinator job. This is a leadership seat - in a company where decisions are fast, outcomes matter, and 100-year brand is the endgame.What We Need in Our Product LeadYou’ll take full ownership of our product direction and delivery - from roadmap to execution. This role is equal parts strategy, execution, and communication.You’ll work closely with developers, support, and the CEO, CPO to make sure our roadmap is aligned, focused, and shipping fast. You’ll drive the product vision forward while building a high-performance product culture.Responsibilities // What You’ll OwnFull product lifecycle - discovery, planning, delivery, QA, and launchCreate clear PRDs and RFCs with context, clarity, and structured logicPrioritize what matters (and cut what doesn’t) - aligning roadmap with business needsBreaking down features into sprintable chunks for devsCollaborate with support and marketing to turn feedback into featuresOversee production deployments and internal commsMaintain feature quality and completeness through rigorous pre-launch reviewSet up systems for repeatability - docs, checklists, SOPsConduct 1:1s and standups with product team to drive clarity and accountabilityRaise the bar on thinking, ownership, and communication in the teamMust-Have Skills3+ years in a Product Management, Founder, or Tech/Product hybrid roleProven experience shipping features in a B2B SaaS or Shopify app environmentStrong grasp of UX, usability, and feature prioritizationExcellent writing and communication - especially for async, structured commsHands-on experience working closely with devs, QA, and supportFamiliarity with tools like Linear, Notion, Loom, and ClickUpHigh clarity of thought - you can simplify chaos into clear actionDeep ownership mindset - you follow through, not just follow upBonus SkillsPast experience as a founder or early employee in a product startupWorked in a Shopify ecosystem or ecommerce domainExperience reviewing code / managing technical delivery with developersUnderstanding of Polaris and Shopify app experienceWhat You GetHigh freedom, zero micromanagementFull product ownership and visibility to business impactAccess to a passionate, founder-led team building for the long termA chance to play a core CXO-track role in a product-led rocketshipDo your best work now - earn Financial Freedom + Time Freedom later.❌ What We’re NOT Looking For (Read This Twice)Someone who needs repeated follow-ups or lacks a proactive mindsetStrategy-talkers who avoid real executionVague communicators who say “maybe”, “later”, or “I’ll try”Folks who avoid feedback or accountabilityDeadline-missers without updatesInconsistent executors with excuse loopsA Personal NoteMy personal mission?You should be able to build your own kickass startup after Helixo.This isn’t a safe role. It’s a front-row seat to chaos, ownership, and clarity.If that excites you more than it scares you - let’s talk.How to apply?Send your resume and a 2-3 minute Loom video telling us:Why you’re interested in this role, What caught your eyesOne product you’ve shipped that you’re proud ofHow would you build a team you can go to war with, one that fits in your hand and never drops the ball?Email: join@helixo.coSubject: I'm your Product Lead for $1B impact // [Your Name]