Product Builder

Wheels, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheels, Inc. in Schaumburg seeks a versatile Product Builder to turn strategy into shipped products.

You will own discovery, requirements, and delivery for high-impact initiatives, focusing on vehicle registration and operational products, coordinating with engineers and AI agents. This hands-on role blends product management, agent building, and design, thriving in ambiguity while driving velocity and EBITDA impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (STEM) or business.
• 2–4 years in product, technical, or builder role at a fast-paced tech company; AI agents deployment preferred.
• Experience with user research and requirements gathering.
• Writing user stories and PRDs.
• Partnering closely with engineers in delivery.
• Prototype, rapid iterations, and demos with an AI-first mindset to gather user feedback.
• Prior exposure to operations-heavy or workflow-driven products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct user and operator interviews to identify pain points, needs, and opportunities.
• Lead lightweight discovery cycles and prototyping—problem framing, solution exploration, and validation.
• Translate inputs into clear problem statements, user journeys, and success metrics.
• Write clear, actionable user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Partner daily with engineers to scope, sequence, and refine work.
• Ensure engineering is rarely blocked due to unclear requirements or missing product decisions.
• Own features end-to-end—from discovery through delivery and iteration.
• Align stakeholders around scope, tradeoffs, and delivery timelines.
• Rapidly design and prototype solutions (wireframes, workflows, functional demos) using AI and low-code tools.
• Collaborate with design and engineering partners to rapidly iterate solutions.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate discovery, documentation, analysis, and delivery.
• Build products and workflows with an Agent-first mindset; design, build, and deploy AI agents that automate end-to-end workflows.

Skills

End-to-End Product Ownership

Bias for Action

Product Instincts

Technical Fluency

Systems Thinking

Clear Communication

Adaptability

AI-First Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Business

2–4 years experience in product/technical/builder role

Tools

Low-code tools

AI agents

Wireframing tools

Job description

Job Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

Product Builder is a junior to mid-level, highly versatile product generalist who helps turn strategy into shipped products and agents at speed. Reporting into Product, but assigned to the Wheels X speedboat team, you will own product discovery, requirements, and delivery for high-impact initiatives, particularly across vehicle registration (initial and renewals) and operational products, ensuring engineers and AI agents are always working against clear, well-scoped problems definitions.

This is a hands-on builder role: part product manager, part agent builder, part product designer, part technical problem-solver. You will run discovery with operations, clients, drivers and our Product Operations Leader, translate user needs into crisp requirements, partner closely with engineers day-to-day, and push work across the finish line. Paired with a deeply technical engineering team, this position emphasizes hands-on product development and technical problem-solving over operational work.

Success in this role means accelerating velocity, reducing rework, and unlocking EBITDA impact—by making sure the right product work happens before engineers build. You will thrive in ambiguity, move fast without perfect information, and take full ownership of outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Product Discovery & Definition

  • Conduct user and operator interviews to identify pain points, needs, and opportunities.
  • Lead lightweight but effective discovery cycles and prototyping—problem framing, solution exploration, and validation.
  • Translate messy inputs into clear problem statements, user journeys, and success metrics.

• Product Execution

  • Write clear, actionable user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria.
  • Partner daily with engineers to scope, sequence, and refine work.
  • Ensure engineering is rarely blocked due to unclear requirements or missing product decisions.
  • Own features end-to-end—from discovery through delivery and iteration.
  • Align stakeholders around scope, tradeoffs, and delivery timelines.

• Design & Prototyping

  • Rapidly design and prototype solutions (wireframes, workflows, functional demos) to drive alignment, using AI and low-code tools to accelerate iteration and validation.
  • Collaborate with design and engineering partners to rapidly iterate solutions.

• AI-First Product Development

  • Leverage AI tools and agents to accelerate discovery, documentation, analysis, and delivery.
  • Actively explore where AI can improve product workflows, user experience, and internal efficiency.

• Agent Development

  • Build products and workflows with an Agent-first mindset
  • Design, build, and deploy AI agents that automate end-to-end workflows, moving beyond demo use cases into scalable, production environments.
  • Help define agent scope, decision boundaries, and human-in-the-loop controls, ensuring autonomy is applied thoughtfully and safely.
  • Use real-world usage and feedback to continuously improve agent performance, reliability, and user experience.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• No direct reports.

• Leads through ownership, clarity, and quality of execution.

• Acts as a strong product partner and role model within the Wheels X team.

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS

• End-to-End Product Ownership: Comfortable owning problems from discovery to shipped solution.

• Bias for Action: Moves quickly, makes decisions with incomplete data, and iterates fast.

• Product Instincts: Strong intuition for user needs, workflows, and practical solutions.

• Technical Fluency: Able to work closely with engineers, understand system constraints, and discuss tradeoffs.

• Systems Thinking: Understands how frontend, backend, data, and operations connect.

• Clear Communication: Writes precise requirements and explains complex ideas simply.

• Adaptability: Thrives in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities.

• AI-First Mindset: Curious, experimental, and proactive in using AI tools day-to-day.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (STEM) or business

• 2–4 years of experience in a product, technical, or builder role at a fast-paced technology company. Preferably experience with deploying AI agents in production environments

• Demonstrated experience with:

• User research and requirements gathering

• Writing user stories and PRDs

• Partnering closely with engineers in delivery

• Experience building prototypes, rapid iterations and demos with an AI first mindset to gather user feedback early and quickly

• Prior exposure to operations-heavy or workflow-driven products is a plus (not required).

CORE VALUES

At Wheels, we believe in fostering a culture that is built on our Core Values and Guiding Principles. We cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation by upholding these values, driving our collective success and growth.

• Integrity – Always act with integrity and honesty.
• One Team – Treat others with dignity and respect; act as a cohesive, inclusive and accountable team that is making a difference.
• Innovation – Drive continuous improvement, spark creativity and embrace next generation thinking.
• Customer Success – Ensure that customer and driver success is at the heart of everything we do.

CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

At Wheels, our culture guides us how we work every day, and we look for team members who show these behaviors:

• Discipline Drives Quality – Plan the Trip: Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and systems. To produce quality outcomes, we must be intentional and deliberate in everything we do, from big bets to daily execution.
• Intellectually Curious – Fuel Your Minds: Be bold, challenge assumptions, think differently, look outside the box. Strive to unlock your own thinking and create new possibilities.
• Commit and Deliver – Own It: Take responsibility for your work, from start to finish, and be accountable for the results. Think and act like an owner of the business.
• Relationships Matter – Share the Ride: Trust is central, both with key internal and external stakeholders. Relationships are not a side effect of work but a driver of success.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment: Hybrid in Schaumburg, with at least 2 days per week in-office.

Positions Type/Standard Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday

Travel: Minimal to none

Physical Demands: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; use computer, phone, and standard office tools

DISCLAIMER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Benefits

Pay Range:

$127,500-$178,500

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan which is based on company performance and individual performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, education, certifications, skill level and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

EEO Statement

Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.

Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.