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Lead Product Manager, Hardware Platform

San Francisco, CAFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Lead product definition for the hardware platform carrying the Waabi Driver across autonomous trucks and robotaxis, defining vehicle interactions with people and physical touchpoints.

Role type

Senior IC hardware product manager

Builds

Hardware platform for autonomous trucks and robotaxis

Domain

Autonomous vehicles / Robotics / Automotive

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Hardware product management, Requirements engineering, Industrial design, Human factors, OEM/supplier relationship management, Cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Autonomous vehicle experience, Automotive development processes (APQP, PPAP), Functional safety standards (ISO 26262, SOTIF)

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Own product requirements for the hardware platform across trucks and robotaxis, Define vehicle interactions with riders, law enforcement, and the public, Lead product definition for new hardware programs before engineering kickoff, Validate physical touchpoints in mock-ups and real vehicles, Build trusted relationships with OEM and supplier partners, Represent hardware in cross-functional product decisions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC