Hardware Product Manager

Applied Intuition Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive defense trucking construction mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure operating systems and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers as well as the United States military and its allies trust the companys solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale California with offices in Washington D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach Florida; Ann Arbor Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at .

We are an in-office company and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions

About the role

Applied is looking for a Hardware Product Manager who is passionate about bringing physical AI products to life. Youll own hardware products end to end from component and architecture decisions through production launch across the automotive trucking defense construction mining and agriculture industries. This is an important role where you will drive both strategy and execution working closely with engineering supply chain and OEM customers to ship hardware that performs reliably in the field.

At Applied Intuition you will:

• Define the strategy and roadmap for hardware products from sensors and compute platforms to vehicle integration hardware

• Drive hardware products from concept through production (SOP) balancing scalable platform design with OEM-specific customization requirements

• Collaborate closely with electrical mechanical and systems engineering teams to prioritize impactful deliverables across the product development lifecycle

• Own key technology and supplier partnerships including component vendors Tier-1 suppliers and contract manufacturers and drive build vs. buy vs. partner decisions

• Partner with business development and marketing on customer pitches go-to-market positioning and pricing for hardware products

• Work directly with OEM customers to gather feedback and ensure the product roadmap stays aligned with real-world production and deployment needs

• Partner with program management and operations to track hardware milestones costs and quality through the full product lifecycle

Were looking for someone who has:

• 5 years of experience in Product Management with a focus on hardware products

• Experience at an automotive trucking defense or other OEM or at a supplier building hardware products for them

• A track record of shipping hardware products to production including navigating prototyping validation and manufacturing ramp

• Strong technical background with understanding of and/or hands-on experience in electrical or mechanical engineering

• BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science or equivalent required

• Experience managing external partners suppliers or contract manufacturers

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have:

• Experience with sensing platforms (LiDAR Radar Cameras) embedded compute or vehicle integration hardware

• Experience working with Tier-1 automotive or defense suppliers

• Familiarity with hardware product development processes (PDP) and PLM/BOM tooling

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary equity and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units comprehensive health dental vision life and disability insurance coverage 401k retirement benefits with employer match learning and wellness stipends and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience credentials & certifications educational attainment skill level requirements interview performance and the level and scope of the position.

Dont meet every single requirement If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently the parties agree that as applicable they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that as applicable they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471 Appendix A to Subpart A) relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.

FOR US-BASED ROLES: Applied Intuition is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive application and interview experience to applicants who are disabled veterans and other applicants with disabilities or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations are available requesting an accommodation will not affect your candidacy in any way and you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability or medical condition in order to make a request. If you require an accommodation please contact . We will work with you!

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