Hardware Product Manager

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co .

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that full-time employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. This in-office expectation does not apply to contractor positions

About the role

Applied is looking for a Hardware Product Manager who is passionate about bringing physical AI products to life. You'll own hardware products end to end — from component and architecture decisions through production launch — across the automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, and agriculture industries. This is an important role where you will drive both strategy and execution, working closely with engineering, supply chain, and OEM customers to ship hardware that performs reliably in the field.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Define the 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 requirements

• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to prioritize impactful deliverables across the product development lifecycle

• Own key technology and supplier partnerships — including component vendors, Tier-1 suppliers, and contract manufacturers — and drive build vs. buy vs. partner decisions

• Partner with business development and marketing on customer pitches, go-to-market positioning, and pricing for hardware products

• Work directly with OEM customers to gather feedback and ensure the product roadmap stays aligned with real-world production and deployment needs

• Partner with program management and operations to track hardware milestones, costs, and quality through the full product lifecycle

We're looking for someone who has:

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, with a focus on hardware products

• Experience at an automotive, trucking, defense, or other OEM, or at a supplier building hardware products for them

• A track record of shipping hardware products to production, including navigating 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

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.