Product Lead, Operational Intelligence (Formic Cortex)

Formic is a startup that aims to revolutionize American manufacturing by making automation accessible to all manufacturers. We are seeking a Product Lead, Operational Intelligence (Formic Cortex) to help us scale our operations and improve decision-making. This is a first-of-its-kind role at Formic, and you will have the opportunity to shape the team and operating model around it.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in product, operations, systems design, technical program management, robotics, automation, or similarly cross-functional roles
• Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous environments where problems must be discovered, framed, and shaped before they can be solved
• Strong systems thinking skills, with the ability to reason about organizations, workflows, and decision-making as interconnected systems
• Experience working closely with engineers, operators, or technical subject-matter experts to turn real-world complexity into scalable solutions

Benefits

• Equity in Formic: Own a meaningful stake in a fast-growing Series A startup
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 99% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Additional Fully Covered Insurance Benefits: FSA & DCFSA, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic and provided via Guardian
• Paid Parental Leave: Generous parental leave to support our employees and their growing families
• Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-backed retirement savings plan
• Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote employees to set up your ideal at-home or on the road work environment
• Monthly Cell-Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward phone and internet expenses
• Flexible Time-Off: Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy
• Paid Company Holidays: Celebrate important dates with paid time off