Lead Product Manager, Hardware Platform
- Countries
- Hybrid, Remote, USA, Canada
- Job Types
- software & tech, product, operations
- Experience
- managers
- Organization Types
- transportation & mobility, robotics, startups
- Location
- San Francisco - Pittsburgh - Toronto - Hybrid - Remote
- Posted Date
- Company
- Waabi
- Salary
- USD190,000.0 - USD270,000.0 yearly
AI Summary
Job Description
Lead product definition for Waabi's hardware platform for autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Define vehicle interactions with people, lead new hardware programs, and bring an industrial design perspective. Build relationships with OEM and supplier partners, and represent hardware in cross-functional decisions.
Hard Requirements
- Hardware background (engineering degree or equivalent hands-on experience).
- 8+ years of experience in product management, hardware product, or systems engineering roles on physical products (automotive, AV, robotics, or complex consumer hardware preferred).
- Track record of taking hardware from concept to production.
- Industrial design experience (formal training or close work with designers).
- Strong requirements writing skills.
- Experience building relationships with OEMs and suppliers.
- Commitment to trust, transparency, and honesty in a safety-critical environment.
- Willingness to be on site regularly for mock-ups, vehicle evaluations, and testing.
Soft Requirements
- Experience on autonomous vehicles or robotaxi, especially rider experience, external communication with road users, or first responder interaction.
- Familiarity with automotive development processes such as APQP, PPAP, and A/B/C sample phases.
- Exposure to functional safety and AV safety standards such as ISO 26262, SOTIF (ISO 21448), or UL 4600, or to vehicle regulations.