Founder, Instructure Foundry

The role

You will start a company around a specific problem, prove customer willingness to pay, and build and sell the product. You will work as a player-coach in a pod with a Builder to generate new revenue with AI-built products.

What you will do

• Find and validate the problem.
• Get in front of real customers to score the problem and solution.
• Author the specs, product context, and customer findings.
• Work hands-on with a Builder and in the code when necessary.
• Land the first pilot and prove customers will pay.
• Get to general availability and the first paying customers beyond the pilot.
• Own the pod's profit and loss.
• Hit stage-gates and decide when to change course.

Required qualifications

• A builder's instinct and a commercial mind.
• Evidence you've shipped something real and put it in front of customers.
• The judgment to work across product, sales, marketing, and support.
• A bias for the customer over the org chart.
• The range to build and sell well enough that a two-person team is enough.

Nice to have

• Prior startup or zero-to-one experience
• A track record of finishing

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Ownership program for all full-time employees
• Flexible work culture
• Generous time off, including local holidays and annual Dim the Lights period
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
• Learning and development resources, including professional development tools and tuition reimbursement
• The technology and tools you need to do your best work
• Motivosity employee recognition program
• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

Before you apply

• All employees must pass a background check.
• Identity verification measures are implemented.
• Candidates may be asked to verify legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address.

About the company

Instructure creates intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development. Foundry is a standalone division inside Instructure built to generate new revenue with AI-built products.