Do you want to join a fast-growing climate tech startup with real impact?
About Coulomb
At Coulomb AI, we envision a future powered by the seamless integration of AI and Battery Technologies, creating a powerful synergy to combat climate change. We build category-leading software that can significantly improve battery lifespan and performance by employing advanced predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, and adaptive battery management algorithms.
Coulomb is headquartered in San Francisco with its development and research center in Bangalore. Founders Khushboo Shrivastava and Santanu Mondal are alumni of IIT Bombay and have first-hand experience working on first-generation Electric Vehicles at General Motors. We are backed by some of the best climate tech investors in the world, including Y Combinator, Harvard Management Seed Capital, CSVE Ventures, and prominent Silicon Valley-based Angels.
We already have a global presence with customers in 5 countries across UK, US, APAC and India
Yet, we’re still at the start of our journey, and we want exceptional people to join us!
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Product Design Leadership
- Design end-to-end user experiences for our battery observability platform, from fleet dashboards to predictive analytics interfaces
- Create intuitive data visualization solutions that transform complex battery metrics (SOH, RUL, thermal data) into actionable insights
- Lead the design of real-time alert systems and monitoring interfaces for fleet operators
- Develop executive-level dashboards that translate operational data into business intelligence
User Research & Strategy
- Conduct user research with fleet managers, operations teams, and C-suite executives at enterprise clients
- Map user journeys across different stakeholder groups (fleet operators, maintenance teams, executives)
- Define design strategies that balance technical complexity with usability for non-technical users
- Collaborate with clients like JBM Electric, Magenta Mobility, and international fleet operators to understand evolving needs
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility of designs while maintaining user experience quality
- Work closely with data scientists to visualize AI predictions and battery digital twin outputs effectively
- Collaborate with product management to align design decisions with business objectives and ROI metrics
- Support customer success teams with design documentation and training materials
Design System & Standards
- Establish and maintain a scalable design system for B2B SaaS platform consistency
- Create design patterns for complex data tables, charts, and real-time monitoring interfaces
- Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and work across diverse operational environments
- Document design decisions and maintain component libraries
Required Qualifications
Experience
- 5+ years of product design experience, with at least 3 years in B2B SaaS or enterprise software
- Proven track record designing complex data visualization and analytics platforms
- Experience with IoT, fleet management, automotive, or energy management systems preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating dashboard design and data-heavy interface solutions
Technical Skills
- Expert proficiency in Figma, with experience in advanced prototyping and design systems
- Strong understanding of data visualization principles and tools (D3.js knowledge is a plus)
- Experience designing responsive web applications and mobile interfaces
- Familiarity with front-end development concepts to collaborate effectively with engineers
Domain Knowledge
- Understanding of enterprise software workflows and multi-stakeholder environments
- Experience with real-time monitoring systems or operational dashboards
- Knowledge of sustainability, clean tech, or automotive industries is highly valued
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts related to battery technology and fleet operations
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Skills
- Experience with predictive analytics or AI-powered platform interfaces
- Background in designing for regulated industries or safety-critical systems
- Knowledge of electric vehicle ecosystem and fleet management operations
- Experience with hardware-software integration (telematics, sensors)
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills to present designs to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong analytical thinking to solve complex information architecture challenges
- Ability to balance user needs with business constraints and technical limitations
- Self-driven with ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment
What We Offer
- Opportunity to accelerate the transition to sustainable transportation
- Work on cutting-edge AI and digital twin technology
- Direct impact on preventing battery safety hazards and improving fleet efficiency
- Collaborate with global clients transforming their EV operations
- Shape the design culture of a rapidly growing climate tech startup
Location & Work Style
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement
- Occasional travel to client sites for user research and stakeholder meetings
This role offers the unique opportunity to define how the world's largest EV fleet operators interact with battery data, directly contributing to safer, more sustainable electric transportation at scale.
🚀 Y Combinator Company Info
Y Combinator Batch: S21
Team Size: 10 employees
Industry: B2B Software and Services
Company Description: Battery Observability Platform for Electric Vehicles
💰 Compensation
Salary Range: $20,000 - $30,000
Equity Range: 0.1% - 0.2%
📋 Job Details
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: 3+ years
Design Type: Product design
Time to Hire: 15