What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Owner position at Root Labs?
About Root Labs
Root Labs (Rooted Labs, LLC) is a Nashville-based startup building a financial analytics platform that transforms raw market data into actionable insights. We integrate robust databases, intuitive front-end tools, and intelligent data pipelines to deliver custom reports through a subscription-based model.
The Role
We're seeking a contract Product Owner to lead feature planning, roadmap execution, and product strategy. You’ll guide development across data systems, front-end tools, and reporting infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to shape a real SaaS platform, earn equity in the company, and transition into a paid leadership role once funding is secured.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead product development in one or more key areas: Database architecture, Front-end UI/UX, Data pipelines & automation, Monitoring systems, Visualization & reporting
- Translate vision into actionable features and user stories
- Manage and prioritize the product backlog
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, and founders
- Run Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives
- Define KPIs and assist with monitoring and performance tracking
You don't need to cover every area—proficiency in at least one technical domain and experience with SaaS platforms is expected.
Work Setup
- Hybrid: 3 days/week in-person at Switchyards Eastwood (Nashville), rest remote
- Tools: Microsoft Teams, GitHub, Office 365, dedicated home-lab server stack
- Infrastructure: Self-hosted services, version-controlled repos, and monitoring tools
Contract-to-Compensation Transition
This is an equity-based contract role. Upon securing operational funding, this contract will end, and a paid employment agreement will be offered for the same or similar role—ensuring continuity and priority in our future team structure.
What You’ll Gain
- Equity Opportunity: Ownership stake as a founding team member
- Resume Builder: Strong resume line LinkedIn recommendation
- Root Access: Your own @rootlabs.tech domain email admin access to Microsoft 365 Business (Power BI, Teams, OneDrive, etc.), Git repositories, Project management tools, Full server infrastructure
- Real-World Impact: Help shape a SaaS product from the ground up
- Career Path: Priority for paid roles as we scale
Founder Investments to Date
- $8,000 in server hardware & infrastructure
- $100/month co-working space (Switchyards)
- $27/month Office 365 Business
- $80/month for internet
- Significant time and capital investment from the founder
To Apply
Email your resume and a short message on why this role excites you to chris.rotunno@rootlabs.tech.
Subject: Product Owner Application – Root Labs
Salary : $27 - $100