Head of Product (AI-First)/Founding Product Lead
Modamily, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
About Modamily
Modamily
is rethinking how people plan for parenthood. We support intentional family-building — including committed relationships, platonic co-parenting, and assisted reproduction — through thoughtful matching, education, and long-term planning.
Recently featured in
The New York Times , Modamily is entering its next phase: rebuilding the platform around AI-assisted matching, onboarding, and decision-making — designed for high-stakes, life-defining choices.
The Role We are looking for a
Founding Head of Product & AI Platform
to lead the design and build of Modamily’s next-generation AI system.
This role owns the
end-to-end AI product vision
— from philosophy and user experience to system design and execution. You will work directly with the founder and engineering to translate years of human matchmaking insight into scalable, AI-assisted workflows.
This is not an experimentation lab or a model-training role. It’s about
applying AI responsibly
to help people make better, more intentional decisions about family formation.
What You’ll Build
The core
AI-assisted onboarding system
(intent, values, timelines)
A
matching and recommendation engine
that goes beyond swipes
AI tools that support:
vetting and screening
conversation framing
compatibility explanations
Human-in-the-loop workflows that blend concierge insight with AI
Guardrails for bias, safety, and explainability in high-trust decisions
A platform architecture that can evolve as models improve
What You’ll Do
Define the AI product roadmap and platform architecture
Decide
where AI adds value
— and where it should not be used
Translate qualitative human signals into structured data inputs
Partner with engineering on model selection, tooling, and deployment
Ensure AI outputs are interpretable, calm, and ethically grounded
Test, iterate, and ship with real users — not demos
Reduce founder dependency by codifying judgment into systems
Who You Are
8–15+ years in product, platform, or applied AI roles
Experience shipping AI-powered consumer or trust-based products
Comfortable with ambiguity and high-consequence decisions
Strong intuition for UX language, framing, and human psychology
Able to bridge product, engineering, and real-world constraints
Not chasing hype — focused on usefulness, safety, and outcomes
Backgrounds in marketplaces, matchmaking, fintech, healthcare, or regulated platforms are a plus.
What This Is (and Isn’t) This is:
A founding-level role building the AI backbone of a category-defining platform
Real ownership over architecture, product, and outcomes
A chance to shape how AI is used in family formation
This is not:
A pure ML research role
A dating app optimization project
A growth-at-all-costs startup
Compensation Flexible and commensurate with ownership —
equity-meaningful , with cash depending on structure. Open to full-time or fractional-to-full-time for the right builder.
How to Apply Send a short note covering:
A product where you applied AI thoughtfully (not just technically)
Why high-stakes, human-centered AI matters to you
No long cover letters. Judgment > credentials.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
is rethinking how people plan for parenthood. We support intentional family-building — including committed relationships, platonic co-parenting, and assisted reproduction — through thoughtful matching, education, and long-term planning.
Recently featured in
The New York Times , Modamily is entering its next phase: rebuilding the platform around AI-assisted matching, onboarding, and decision-making — designed for high-stakes, life-defining choices.
The Role We are looking for a
Founding Head of Product & AI Platform
to lead the design and build of Modamily’s next-generation AI system.
This role owns the
end-to-end AI product vision
— from philosophy and user experience to system design and execution. You will work directly with the founder and engineering to translate years of human matchmaking insight into scalable, AI-assisted workflows.
This is not an experimentation lab or a model-training role. It’s about
applying AI responsibly
to help people make better, more intentional decisions about family formation.
What You’ll Build
The core
AI-assisted onboarding system
(intent, values, timelines)
A
matching and recommendation engine
that goes beyond swipes
AI tools that support:
vetting and screening
conversation framing
compatibility explanations
Human-in-the-loop workflows that blend concierge insight with AI
Guardrails for bias, safety, and explainability in high-trust decisions
A platform architecture that can evolve as models improve
What You’ll Do
Define the AI product roadmap and platform architecture
Decide
where AI adds value
— and where it should not be used
Translate qualitative human signals into structured data inputs
Partner with engineering on model selection, tooling, and deployment
Ensure AI outputs are interpretable, calm, and ethically grounded
Test, iterate, and ship with real users — not demos
Reduce founder dependency by codifying judgment into systems
Who You Are
8–15+ years in product, platform, or applied AI roles
Experience shipping AI-powered consumer or trust-based products
Comfortable with ambiguity and high-consequence decisions
Strong intuition for UX language, framing, and human psychology
Able to bridge product, engineering, and real-world constraints
Not chasing hype — focused on usefulness, safety, and outcomes
Backgrounds in marketplaces, matchmaking, fintech, healthcare, or regulated platforms are a plus.
What This Is (and Isn’t) This is:
A founding-level role building the AI backbone of a category-defining platform
Real ownership over architecture, product, and outcomes
A chance to shape how AI is used in family formation
This is not:
A pure ML research role
A dating app optimization project
A growth-at-all-costs startup
Compensation Flexible and commensurate with ownership —
equity-meaningful , with cash depending on structure. Open to full-time or fractional-to-full-time for the right builder.
How to Apply Send a short note covering:
A product where you applied AI thoughtfully (not just technically)
Why high-stakes, human-centered AI matters to you
No long cover letters. Judgment > credentials.
#J-18808-Ljbffr