Product Manager, Hardware

The role

You will drive the hardware product portfolio and own the complete product development cycle from concept to launch. You will lead a small team of product managers to build products that provide a personal AI companion.

What you will do

• Build products by understanding user needs
• Drive product management for hardware products including vision, strategy, and roadmap
• Own end-to-end development from prototyping through post-launch updates
• Make decisions about product trade-offs
• Define and track key product metrics
• Help drive go-to-market, communications, and community strategy
• Lead a small team of product managers with mentorship and strategic direction
• Understand market trends and dynamics
• Collaborate with engineering, design, operations, and cross-functional teams

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of product management experience
• Proven track record of successfully launching consumer hardware products
• Experience managing complex product development cycles from concept to market
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience building and leading lean product management teams
• Deep understanding of hardware development processes, including prototyping, manufacturing, and supply chain considerations
• Outstanding communication skills

Nice to have

• A passion for AI
• Technical background with ability to engage deeply with engineers
• Experience building deeply integrated software and hardware experiences
• Experience with international manufacturing and global supply chain management

Benefits

• 401 (k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation
• 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
• Unlimited PTO and sick time
• Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1,650/year (medical FSA)
• Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options

About the company

Sesame is designing a new kind of computer focused on making voice agents part of daily lives. The team includes founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6, alongside leaders from Meta, Google, and Apple.