As a Product Owner at Blend, you will build the technology that powers the future of lending. We are looking for someone who is a true problem-solver at heart. You don't shy away from new challenges; the harder the problem, the better. You are intensely focused on identifying problems and finding the right solution, and are willing to take risks and face down setbacks along the way. You thrive in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment. You are design-oriented, think in terms of ROI and impact, and enjoy learning about and applying new technologies to solve customer problems in a user-centric way.

How you’ll contribute:

• Drive the strategy and execution for product, business and partnerships for how Blend expands into digital closings while navigating the current industry landscape.
• Craft and evangelize the vision and roadmap for your area, relentlessly validating it with prospects to ensure we’re building a valuable and differentiating product.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and design teams to ship and iterate for maximum impact and quick learning(including crafting strategies and specs, driving alignment and reviews, managing in-flight work, and understanding and sharing outcomes).
• Thoughtfully challenge assumptions and push cross-functional teams to find better solutions while also moving fast.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Business Development to identify the appropriate go-to-market and partnership strategies at each stage of the product lifecycle.
• Create value for the customers while keeping in mind the Product P&L.

Who you are:

• 5+ years experience building extraordinary software as a Product Owner.
• The ability to make decisions in the face of uncertainty and with incomplete information, and an eagerness to learn from the outcomes.
• Technical fluency that enables you to creatively explore possibilities and challenge constraints with engineering, with demonstrated ability to earn the respect of talented engineers.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather data, both qualitative and quantitative, emerge with insights, and make and communicate well-reasoned decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal reasoning and communication skills.
• A desire to move fast and act with confident humility.

Bonus Points!

• Experience launching new products and/or growing products beyond a pilot phase.
• Experience in enterprise software, financial services, and/or lending.
• Experience building API-driven platforms and working with third-party systems.

This role is instrumental in expanding Blend’s market presence through strategic partnerships, directly contributing to business growth and industry influence.

To comply with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location.

For full time hires, the compensation range for this position is between $107,000 and $126,000. Blend benefits and perks are described below.  

Final pay offer amounts will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to function, level, geographic location, job related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay will be adjusted for part-time roles to reflect scheduled hours.

Benefits and Perks: 

• Meaningful equity
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous vacation policy 
• Wellness benefits covering a variety of wellness activities, gym memberships, fitness classes and more