Hardware Product Manager

Plaud Inc. is building the real-world AI interface for professionals to amplify intelligence, elevate productivity and performance. As a Hardware Product Manager, you will shape the vision and roadmap for next-generation AI-native smart hardware, turning bold ideas into real experiences.

What You Will Do

You will dive deep into user needs, emerging trends, and global behaviors to craft products that delight and empower people. You will partner with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to life seamlessly and lead the journey from concept sketches to mass production.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion. You will work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success. You will have the opportunity to grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in engineering, industrial design, computer science, or related fields
• 5+ years of product management experience in wearable devices, consumer electronics, or AI hardware
• Strong understanding of hardware product development process including concept design, prototyping, EVT/DVT/PVT, and mass production
• Familiarity with AI application scenarios in wearable devices (e.g., voice interaction, sensors, low-power computing, edge AI)
• Possesses a global perspective and is familiar with the work environments, habits, aesthetics, and purchasing behaviors of international business professionals, particularly regarding smart hardware products
• Experience with AI-driven consumer products or wearables
• Deep understanding of global office professionals' work habits, aesthetics, and smart device usage
• Exposure to industrial design, sensors, or embedded AI systems
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to guide product decisions
• Passion for innovation, design, and creating products that people truly love
• Solid experience in hardware product development, from concept to mass production
• Good understanding of system-level design (electronics, mechanics, firmware, manufacturing)
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, suppliers, and cost control
• Knowledge of hardware validation, quality, and reliability
• Ability to work closely with engineering teams and make technical trade-off decisions
• Basic awareness of regulatory and certification requirements (e.g. FCC, CE, PTCRB)
• Strong ownership and leadership for hardware products
• Effective cross-functional communication with engineering, operations, and business teams
• Clear and concise communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Good decision-making skills in fast-paced, uncertain environments
• Strong problem-solving mindset and resilience
• Ability to align teams and drive execution toward common goals

Benefits

• Meaningful Ownership An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives a real stake in Plaud’s long-term success
• High-Impact Environment Work in a fast-moving, product-driven environment where your ideas directly shape the future of AI productivity
• Comprehensive Health & Retirement Benefits Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, supported by a generous employer subsidy, plus a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching for full-time employees
• Time Off & Workplace Benefits Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents, a hybrid work model with a minimum of three in-office days per week, and access to high-quality office snacks, drinks, and equipment
• Cutting-Edge AI Tools for Productivity Access to best-in-class AI tools, including Gemini, Claude Code, and other frontier AI systems to maximize engineering and execution efficiency
• Best-in-Class Equipment Choice of top-spec laptops, high-performance workstation setups, and cutting-edge Plaud devices for all new hires
• Team & Culture Annual company offsites, team events, and a culture that values craftsmanship, ownership, and velocity