Lead Technical Product Manager

WeRide, established in 2017, is a leading global commercial‑stage company developing autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. WeRide holds driverless permits in China, the UAE, Singapore and the US, and conducts R&D, tests and operations in over 30 cities across 10 countries worldwide. WeRide.ai is looking for a Lead Technical Product Manager (PMT) to develop L4 Autonomous Driving (AD) systems and lead their global commercial deployment. This role reports directly to the company's senior leadership team. The level depends on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Responsibilities Develop and implement a product roadmap to bring fully autonomous driving technologies to market. Understand customer desires, business goals, operational constraints, regulatory requirements and technical feasibility to properly define product features and scope of engineering development, set priorities for AV engineering teams. Develop insights from operation data, real‑world performance and simulation to drive work prioritization, continuous improvement, and system robustness. Develop strategies for new ODD expansion and fleet scale‑up, balancing user experience, operational efficiency and scalability with feature development timing and cost. Develop Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) for system‑level AV features and behaviors, especially related to new ODD expansion and operation efficiency and scalability. Own end‑to‑end delivery of AV features from design to validation by closely collaborating with engineering and systems teams. Work with engineering tech leads to set up development priorities and a quarterly plan for execution. Support product verification & validation, safety case development, and regulatory approval processes. Lead internal reviews and external discussions with customers and regulators, clearly communicate product features, capabilities and system performance boundaries, short‑to‑long‑term roadmaps, and risk management strategies. Function as a lead individual contributor at the beginning, building up the PMT team as business needs grow. Qualifications 5+ years of PMT experience, proven ability to break down complex systems into clearly defined, testable, and scalable product requirements. Experience working on AV, Robotics, or products that utilize Machine Learning or AI, with direct involvement in architecture, development, validation, and regulatory compliance. Experience balancing priorities across a complex set of requirements and constraints, structured and systems‑level thinking with the ability to translate technical, regulatory, and user requirements into a coherent product roadmap. Exposure to fleet operations and data feedback loops in AV or robotics industries. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, able to drive alignment across highly technical and non‑technical audiences. Bachelor's Degree or above in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Fluent Chinese (Mandarin) is a must. Flexibility to work with teams in different time zones. Salary & Benefits Base salary range: $171,000 - $232,000 (depending on experience, qualifications, location and skills). Eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Premium medical, dental and vision plan (no cost to employees or their families). Free daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Paid vacations and holidays. 401(k) plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr