Full-Time

Product Manager

Multiple Teams

Grid

Grid

51-200 employees

Delivers instant tax refunds for taxpayers

Compensation Overview

$125k - $175k/yr

Seattle, WA, USA

In Person

Category
Product (1)
Required Skills
Product Management
SQL
Data Analysis
Responsibilities
  • Build products and features end to end that just work for customers.
  • Practice a dynamic yet data-driven approach to product development, building towards bold milestones in well-engineered, incremental releases.
  • Utilize SQL and other analysis tools to evaluate product and user performance.
  • Not everything will be successful, so the skill to cut losses early and move forward will be instrumental in your success.
Desired Qualifications
  • You are a startup-oriented person seeking high growth opportunities and are constantly learning about the world around you.
  • You approach problems with curiosity and optimism, asking why and seeking to change the world.
  • You take a first-principles approach to understanding the world.
  • You have experience prioritizing customers and user experience, aiming for lightweight UX that's quick and fun for users.
  • You are analytically oriented and have proven experience in analytics, including asking the right questions and answering them.
  • You demonstrate autonomy and initiative, able to work independently and take ownership of projects.
  • You are a self-starter with the confidence to prioritize work and deliver results on a tight cadence.

Grid offers immediate tax refunds to American taxpayers who have overpaid their taxes. Instead of waiting until the next tax season, clients can receive refunded money right away and use it for things like home upgrades, holidays, or personal expenses. The service works by arranging access to the refunded funds and charging a service fee or a percentage of the refund for this convenience. Grid differentiates itself by focusing on instant access to tax refunds and by helping thousands of people reach their financial goals quickly. The company's goal is to provide fast, easy-to-use tax relief and expand its reach to more taxpayers in need of immediate funds.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$22.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tax refund advance market expands as underserved users seek alternatives to payday loans.
  • Direct deposit integration enables predictable cash flow management for gig economy workers.
  • Credit building feature captures users seeking to improve scores without traditional lending.

What critics are saying

  • IRS regulatory crackdown on early refund advances eliminates Grid's core PayBoost revenue.
  • EarnIn captures market share with unlimited $750 advances independent of tax refunds.
  • CFPB lawsuit alleges misleading tax projections, risking operational shutdown and user trust.

What makes Grid unique

  • PayBoost delivers up to $250 monthly tax refund advances integrated with paycheck deposits.
  • Levels program scales advance limits based on direct deposits and repayment history.
  • All-in-one platform combines cash advances, credit building, and tax filing services.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

10%