Astra is building mission-critical infrastructure for moving money at scale. Our platform processes billions in annual transaction volume with 99.9%+ uptime, powering real-time transfers, bank debits, card disbursements, and complex financial compliance systems. We provide APIs and automation tools that enable businesses to move money programmatically while maintaining strict regulatory requirements.
As Astra's first product lead, you'll establish the product function from the ground up and set the strategic direction for our entire payments infrastructure platform. This is not just a product role – you'll be a foundational member of our leadership team, shaping company strategy, building product culture, and defining what world-class product management looks like at Astra.
You'll own the complete product vision and roadmap, making critical decisions about what we build, for whom, and why. Working directly with our founders and engineering leadership, you'll translate our mission of building mission-critical financial infrastructure into concrete products that move billions of dollars and power thousands of businesses. As we scale, you'll build and mentor the product team, establishing processes, frameworks, and best practices that will define how Astra builds products for years to come.
This is a rare opportunity to join at the inflection point where your decisions will have an outsized impact on our trajectory. You'll be architecting solutions that define how modern financial infrastructure should work, making foundational product and technical choices, and building the playbook for how a generational payments company brings products to market. This role is for someone who wants to build, not just manage – someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and is energized by the opportunity to create something from scratch alongside a world-class team.
Build the product function
Establish product management as a core discipline at Astra from day one
Define product processes, frameworks, and rituals that scale with the company
Set the bar for product excellence and build a culture of customer obsession
Eventually hire and mentor a world-class product team as we grow
Own end-to-end product strategy
Define product vision, strategy, and multi-quarter roadmaps for critical platform capabilities
Drive products from conception through launch, iteration, and scale
Make strategic trade-offs between competing priorities while maintaining focus on customer outcomes
Partner with engineering leadership to architect scalable, reliable solutions
Be the voice of the customer
Conduct deep customer research to understand pain points, workflows, and unmet needs
Build strong relationships with key customers and prospects to inform product direction
Translate complex technical concepts into clear value propositions
Gather and synthesize feedback to continuously improve product-market fit
Drive cross-functional execution
Work closely with engineering teams to define technical requirements and scope releases
Collaborate with design to create intuitive experiences for developer and business users
Partner with compliance and risk teams to ensure products meet regulatory requirements
Enable sales and customer success teams with the tools and narratives to drive adoption
Make data-driven decisions
Define and track key product metrics and success criteria
Analyze usage patterns, customer feedback, and market trends to inform priorities
Run experiments to validate hypotheses and optimize product experiences
Use quantitative and qualitative insights to guide strategic decisions
Communicate and influence
Present product strategy and updates to executive leadership and board members
Write clear, concise product documentation and requirements
Build alignment across multiple stakeholders with competing interests
Advocate for the customer while balancing business and technical constraints
Experience & Background
8+ years of product management experience, with a strong track record of shipping complex B2B products at scale
Experience as a founding product hire or early product leader (first 3 PMs) at a high-growth startup
Deep experience with API products, developer tools, or infrastructure platforms
Background in fintech, payments, or financial services is strongly preferred
Proven ability to thrive in 0-to-1 environments and build from scratch
Technical Fluency
Strong understanding of software development processes and API design principles
Comfortable engaging in technical discussions with engineering teams
Ability to understand system architecture and make informed trade-offs
Familiarity with modern development tools and practices
Strategic Thinking
Proven ability to develop compelling product strategies that drive business outcomes
Experience making complex decisions with incomplete information
Track record of identifying market opportunities and executing against them
Strong business acumen and understanding of go-to-market dynamics
Customer Obsession
Deep empathy for users and commitment to solving real problems
Experience conducting user research and translating insights into action
Ability to balance customer needs with business priorities
Strong intuition for product-market fit and user experience
Communication & Collaboration
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to influence without authority and build consensus
Experience presenting to executive audiences and external stakeholders
Comfortable working across time zones and with distributed teams
Execution Excellence
Strong bias toward action and ability to move fast in ambiguous environments
Track record of shipping high-quality products on time
Experience managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines
Attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture
Nice To Have
Experience building product teams from scratch and establishing product culture
Track record of being a founding team member or very early employee
Experience with payment processing, money movement, or banking infrastructure
Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements (KYC, AML, etc.)
Background as a software engineer or in a technical role
Experience with platform products that serve both developers and end users
Track record of launching 0-to-1 products in regulated industries
Domain expertise in areas like fraud prevention, identity verification, or reconciliation
Experience working directly with founders and executive leadership
Competitive compensation with equity in a growing fintech company.
Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements
Small team, big impact — your work directly supports Astra’s ability to scale responsibly
Professional growth opportunities in compliance and risk management
Mission-driven — build infrastructure that powers financial innovation while meeting the highest regulatory standards
Astra is a remote-first company hiring only within the U.S. We value thoughtful collaboration, clarity, and initiative. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
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