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Principal Product Manager, Hardware

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Axon

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United States , Seattle

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Salary:

162000.00 - 259200.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Principal Product Manager to lead strategy and execution for innovative hardware products. This role is responsible for defining product vision, guiding cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful development, launch, and scaling of complex hardware solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical fluency with customer empathy and has a proven track record of delivering hardware products that integrate seamlessly into broader ecosystems.

Job Responsibility:

  • Define and evolve the product vision, strategy, and roadmap from concept through launch, adoption, and iteration
  • Gather insights from customers, partners, and industry trends to inform product decisions and drive differentiation
  • Partner with engineering, design, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations to deliver robust, scalable hardware solutions
  • Ensure products meet high standards of performance, reliability, and usability, including firmware, connectivity, and ecosystem integration
  • Validate product concepts, refine requirements, and ensure solutions align with user needs and business objectives
  • Collaborate with suppliers, integrators, and third parties to deliver end-to-end product solutions
  • Establish KPIs around adoption, product quality, cost, and customer satisfaction, and use data to guide prioritization
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer success teams to launch products, build adoption strategies, and ensure long-term success

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of product management experience, with a focus on complex hardware or hardware/software products
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • Proven success in building, launching, and scaling hardware solutions in enterprise or consumer markets
  • Comfortable engaging with engineers on architecture, manufacturing trade-offs, and system-level decisions
  • Exceptional empathy and ability to translate customer pain points into product strategy
  • Skilled at aligning stakeholders across levels, from executives to technical teams
  • Demonstrated ability to drive adoption strategies and product growth
  • Willingness to travel (up to ~20%) for customer engagement, vendor visits, and cross-functional collaboration
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Paid parental leave for all
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Fitness Programs
  • Emotional & Mental Wellness support
  • Learning & Development programs
  • Snacks in our offices

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 23, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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