Sr. Product Engineer

The posting, as OpenGov wrote it

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com http://OpenGov.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

OpenGov is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to drive growth and expansion of OG Assist, our flagship AI assistant platform built specifically for governments. This is a hands-on technical role for an experienced practitioner who owns outcomes end to end: from discovery and iteration with customers, through architecture and implementation, to shipping production code on the platform. You operate comfortably in a fast-paced, AI-native environment, and you lead by example, both in the quality of your product thinking and the code you write, as you deliver impact for our customers. This role carries direct engineering impact, you are expected to write, review, and ship code yourself, not only partner with engineering to unblock others.

HOW AI WORKS IN THIS ROLE

AI-native tooling handles a significant portion of what product managers, UX designers, and engineers have historically spent their time on. That time is yours to redirect toward higher-leverage work. Specifically:

• Building with customers: AI drafts the first spec from your intent statement and intuition. You review, sharpen, own what gets built, then build it.
• UX design: AI generates mockups from the design system based on your flow definitions. Experience Architects maintain the system itself. You make the product decisions within it and implement the resulting experience.
• Research synthesis: AI clusters and themes interview notes, call transcripts, and support data. You interpret what it means for the roadmap and make the call.
• Implementation: AI-assisted coding tools scaffold boilerplate, generate first-pass implementations, and accelerate routine work. You own architecture, correctness, and production quality, the parts AI cannot be trusted with.
• Release content: AI generates release notes, in-app announcements, and enablement materials from your shipped features.
• Code review: Automated review catches style, security, and regression issues. You stay accountable for quality outcomes, not the review queue.
• Test coverage: AI generates test cases from the acceptance criteria you wr

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he final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

WHY OPENGOV?

A Mission That Matters.

At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust.  Some people say this is boring.  We think it’s the core of our democracy.

Opportunity to Innovate

The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything—from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We’ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we’re just getting started.

A Team of Passionate, Driven People

This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dubuque, Dallas, and Pune.

A Place to Make Your Mark

We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.

Benefits That Work for You

Enjoy an award-winning workplace with the benefits to match, including:

• Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.