Lead Product Manager, Hardware Platform

The role

Lead product definition for Waabi's hardware platform that carries the Waabi Driver across autonomous trucks and robotaxi. Turn real-world needs into clear requirements and work with hardware engineering and OEM and supplier partners until the product is right end-to-end.

What you will do

• Own product requirements for the hardware platform across trucks and robotaxi
• Define how vehicles interact with riders, law enforcement, first responders, and the public
• Lead product definition for new hardware programs before engineering kickoff
• Set requirements with acceptance criteria and a plan to verify and validate each one
• Bring industrial design and human factors input to displays, lighting, reach, and controls
• Validate physical touchpoints hands-on in mock-ups and real vehicles
• Build relationships with OEM and supplier partners and keep requirements aligned
• Represent hardware in cross-functional decisions about cost, feasibility, and scope

Required qualifications

• Hardware background through an engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, systems, or similar) or equivalent hands-on experience
• 8+ years in product management, hardware product, or systems engineering on physical products
• Track record of taking hardware from concept to production
• Industrial design experience through formal training or close work on shipped products
• Strong instincts for HMI and human factors
• Strong requirements writing with acceptance criteria and a verification method (test, analysis, inspection, or demonstration)
• Experience building working relationships with OEMs and suppliers
• Commitment to trust, transparency, and honesty in a safety-critical environment
• Willingness to be on site regularly

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity awards
• Annual performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (full-time employees)
• Unlimited vacation
• Flexible hours and work-from-home support
• Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals when in office
• Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events, on-site, off-site, and virtual

Before you apply

• Salary range applies to the US role
• Waabi is an equal opportunity employer; accommodations are available during the application and interview process on request

About the company

Waabi, founded by Raquel Urtasun, is a technology start-up in Physical AI building autonomous transportation technology for commercial trucks and robotaxis. It is backed by and partners with leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.