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Hardware Product Director

United States, San Francisco 250000.00 - 400000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think. The Hardware Product Director will define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction, gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools, and play a direct role in our global expansion.

Job Responsibility

  • Shape the vision and roadmap for next-generation AI-native smart hardware, turning bold ideas into real experiences
  • Dive deep into user needs, emerging trends, and global behaviors to craft products that delight and empower people
  • Partner with cross-functional teams — AI, design, firmware, app, and manufacturing — to bring concepts to life seamlessly
  • Lead the journey from concept sketches to mass production, ensuring every detail embodies quality and innovation
  • Use feedback, data, and insights to continuously refine and evolve products that users will love

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

What we offer

  • Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy
  • 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching
  • Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays
  • 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender
  • New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups
  • Best office equipment
  • Annual offsites
  • Free office drinks and snacks
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