Product Manager – Consumer Devices
The Product Manager at Confidential Client leads the end-to-end strategy and execution of next-generation Mesh WiFi systems and connected consumer devices, collaborating across hardware, software, design, marketing, and operations teams. This role requires driving product roadmap development, market research, feature prioritization, and go-to-market readiness to deliver seamless connectivity experiences to millions globally, with a strong emphasis on technical fluency and data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
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What You’ll Do
You will be the single-threaded Product Manager for a high-impact consumer devices product domain (mesh WiFi systems and connected devices), owning strategy through execution and driving cross-functional delivery that delights millions of users.
- Own the product roadmap and define the end-to-end customer experience for mesh WiFi hardware and companion embedded/mobile software.
- Conduct market research, validate concepts with users, and define product-market fit.
- Write high-quality PRDs, user stories, functional specs, and business cases to align engineering, design, and operations.
- Prioritize features using data, customer insight, and business impact.
- Coordinate go-to-market readiness with marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and support teams.
- Define and monitor key product metrics (NPS, device activation, feature adoption, network performance) and iterate based on data.
- Influence technical architecture and collaborate closely with embedded systems and wireless protocol engineers.
- Present roadmaps and results to cross-functional leaders and executives.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end ownership from ideation to launch and iteration for physical devices and complementary software.
- Translate customer and technical constraints into clear requirements and prioritized trade-offs.
- Partner with Hardware, Firmware, Embedded Software, Industrial Design, UX, QA, and Operations to ship high-quality products on schedule.
- Drive data-informed decisions and A/B/feature experiments where applicable.
- Advocate for customers across global channels and partner with channel and support teams to improve adoption and satisfaction.
- Support executive-level communication of strategy, timelines, risks, and results.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of product management experience, preferably shipping consumer hardware, networking devices, or smart home products.
- Proven track record shipping physical products where hardware/firmware/UX trade-offs mattered.
- Strong technical literacy in wireless technologies (WiFi, Bluetooth), embedded software, device integration, and IoT ecosystems.
- Experience writing PRDs, MRDs, user stories, and product specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence engineering, design, and business stakeholders.
- Data-oriented mindset with experience defining KPIs and using quantitative and qualitative insights to drive decisions.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with multiple stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience at leading consumer device or networking companies.
- Background in electrical engineering, embedded systems, firmware, or UX for device ecosystems.
- MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus.
Work Location & Schedule
- Location: San Jose, CA (hybrid). The role requires approximately 3 days per week in the San Jose HQ office.
- Some travel may be required to contract manufacturers, partners, or customer research sites.
- Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and may be subject to background checks and other pre-employment screenings.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please request accommodations as part of the application process.
Physical / Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel to manufacturing partners, suppliers, or customer sites for research and validation.
- May require site visits to labs or manufacturing facilities; ability to travel domestically as needed.
About Our Client
Our client is on a mission to unleash the full potential of connectivity with intelligent networking solutions that delight and protect users. They turn ideas into innovative networking products that connect people, power businesses, and improve everyday life. The organization values performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and seeks candidates who are creative, customer-focused, and passionate about building great products.
How to Apply
Apply via the CareerTakes platform. Selected applicants may be invited to additional matched opportunities through CareerTakes. If you have questions about the role or the hiring process, you may contact CareerTakes for more information.
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