Product Manager (UX)
Index Industries is a venture-backed startup, focused on building foundational infrastructure at the intersection of fintech and blockchain. We are currently in stealth mode, developing USHP- a next-generation product designed to address critical gaps in financial systems.
We are a small, deliberate team at an early stage. The people joining now will shape not just what we build, but how we build it, our culture, our standards, and our long-term trajectory. We are not looking for passengers; we are looking for builders who take ownership and thrive in environments where the path is still being defined.
Due to the nature of our work, specific product details are shared during the interview process under NDA.
USHP is building two related products: a proprietary daily predictive index of U.S. home prices, and an on-chain token whose value tracks that index. The token is collateralized by real U.S. residential properties and pays staking yield from the net income generated by the underlying portfolio. The protocol includes a full DeFi integration suite.
Product Manager / UX
About the Role
We're building something ambitious at the intersection of fintech and blockchain, and we need a PM/UX hybrid who can bridge the gap between on-chain complexity and seamless user experience. You'll own the full product lifecycle — from discovery and wireframes to launch and iteration — working directly with engineering and design in a lean, fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities
Own the product roadmap across key consumer and protocol-facing surfaces
Conduct user research and translate findings into clear product requirements
Collaborate with design to produce wireframes, prototypes, and UX flows
Define and track success metrics via tools like Amplitude or Mixpanel
Work with engineering to scope, prioritize, and ship features on tight cycles
Navigate KYC/KYB compliance requirements and embed them into UX without friction
Engage directly with early users and partners to drive feedback loops
Requirements
5+ years in product management, at least 2 in a blockchain, crypto, or DeFi environment
Hands-on UX skills — comfortable in Figma, conducting usability tests, and writing design specs
Deep familiarity with blockchain primitives: wallets, smart contracts, on-chain identity, token flows
Experience working in a 0→1 environment; startup DNA required
Strong written communication — you write crisp PRDs and don't need hand-holding
Bonus: experience with payment rails, lending products, or protocol governance
Compensation: $130K–$170K base + equity