About Andes:

Andes empowers microbes to fight climate change.

Andes is integrated by a multidisciplinary group of nature-loving, hardworking people. Driven by purpose and through team efforts, we believe we can achieve bigger and better things. We use and develop cutting-edge technology and embrace bold, out-of-the-box ideas.

Andes has developed a Carbon Program based on carbon removal technology that uses beneficial microbes to convert CO₂ into stable minerals in agricultural soils. In this Program, Andes partners with growers to apply microbial inoculant to agricultural fields across the US Midwest. The Operations team leads the execution of this program, which includes farmer enrollment, soil sampling and credit verification. The Andes Technology team builds software tools that the Ops team relies on, including planning, day-to-day management, navigation, data collection and data analysis. The result of this process is verified carbon credits that Andes sells to companies looking to achieve their sustainability goals. Andes is in a phase of rapid expansion, and the tools that the Andes Technology team builds will be critical for the success of the Program.

About the role:

We are seeking a driven, collaborative and outstanding Product Manager to join our team to lead the strategy, planning, and delivery of Andes software tools. The Product Manager will optimize and build upon current products as well as ideate and guide new software products from conception to launch. This position will work cross-functionally, and collaborate closely with the Andes Technology team, which builds the software tools, and the Operations teams, a primary user of the technology developed.

The ideal candidate will have proven success in a product management role with strong communication, organization and analytical thinking skills.

Location: Alameda, CA (on-site position)

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the ideation, strategy, design, implementation, and optimization of software products to support Andes Operations team, improve interaction with growers and better serve customers
• Develop deep understanding of the technology needs of Andes Operations team and ensure software product development aligns with those requirements
• Develop roadmaps and prioritize development of software tools according to business needs, technical feasibility and user impact
• Define clear, measurable success metrics for products, establish tracking mechanisms to monitor performance against these metrics and iterate products accordingly
• Work closely and communicate effectively with Andes software engineering team in the development and execution of defined products
• Collaborate cross functionally with Andes technology, operations, commercial and leadership teams

Qualifications:

• 5 years of work experience in Product, Software Engineering or related field, with at least 2 years of product management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or other quantitative discipline.
• Proven track record prioritizing and successfully launching impactful products
• Excellent oral and written communication, with a strong ability to convey complex information in simple terms to a diverse set of stakeholders
• Team player that fosters collaboration and communication to drive success
• Analytical and strategic thinker that utilizes data analytics and insights to make informed decisions
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Experience as a software engineer is a plus
• Knowledge of agriculture is a plus

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced and dynamic startup environment
• The role may require flexibility in hours and adaptability to changing priorities
• Potential for occasional travel to US Midwest meet with and observe the end user of technology tools

Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive package in an early-stage, disruptive startup
• Salary range: $130,000 - $165,000 / year
• Medical, vision, dental, 401(k)
• Stock options

At Andes we know people are at the center of our success and we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.