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Applied Intuition is seeking a Hardware Product Manager to own hardware products end-to-end across automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, and agriculture industries. You will drive strategy and execution from component and architecture decisions through production launch, working closely with engineering, supply chain, and OEM customers to ship reliable hardware products in the field.
Key responsibilities include:
- Define 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
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to prioritize deliverables across the product development lifecycle
- Own technology and supplier partnerships, including component vendors, Tier-1 suppliers, and contract manufacturers; drive build vs. buy vs. partner decisions
- Partner with business development and marketing on customer pitches, go-to-market positioning, and pricing
- Work directly with OEM customers to gather feedback and ensure roadmap alignment with production and deployment needs
- Partner with program management and operations to track hardware milestones, costs, and quality through the full lifecycle
Applied Intuition is a $15 billion Series A company founded in 2017, headquartered in Sunnyvale with global offices. The company powers physical AI infrastructure for autonomous systems across multiple industries, serving 18 of the top 20 global automakers and the US military.
The role is in-office, with expectation of 5 days/week at the Sunnyvale office, though occasional flexibility is available.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of Product Management experience with focus on hardware products
- Experience at an automotive, trucking, defense, or other OEM, or at a supplier building hardware for them
- Track record of shipping hardware products to production, including 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
