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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Hardware Product Design - **Company:** PLAUD INC. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Client Server Models, Cyber Security, Data Security, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Design of User Interfaces, Hardware Design, Hardware Platform Interface, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Rapid Prototyping Process, Privacy Controls, Hardware Acceleration, Wearables, GPT - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/head-of-hardware-product-design-san-francisco-san-francisco-ca--d05bdfd3-b50e-4f7f-83a6-9cc399d5147f ## About the Role * 8+ years experience in hardware product design or product management * Deep understanding of wearable devices with hands-on product design experience * Cross-functional leadership experience, either as a product design squad lead and/or as a people manager Experience We Love Experience designing or defining products such as: * AI glasses * smart watches * smart rings * smart earbuds / headphones * smart speakers * smartphones Or experience working on: * XR / AR * ambient computing * AI hardware What We Value the Most We especially value candidates who have: Proven experience designing or defining breakthrough products in smart hardware or AI hardware. You should also have a strong methodological understanding of at least one of the following areas: * Product Definition * User Research * Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) We value leaders who bring clear thinking frameworks and product philosophy, not just execution experience., Artificial Intelligence (AI), Career Development, Cross-Functional, Design Services, Environmental Impact, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Hardware Design, Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Human Interaction, Human Machine Interface (HMI), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Industrial Design, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, People Management, Philosophy, Power Amplifier, Privacy Controls, Pro Tools, Product Design, Product Management, Prototyping, Rapid Prototyping, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design ## Description As we aim to establish a Hardware Product Design Center in San Francisco, we are looking for a leader who aspires to define the next generation of AI-native hardware. What you will do Define the Next Generation of AI Hardware You will work with the founding team to define new device categories such as: * AI wearables * AI companion devices * next-generation intelligent hardware You will drive the process from concept design prototype product. Build a World-Class Design Team You will build and lead a rocketship team including: * Industrial Design (ID) * UX / Interaction Design * User Research * HMI * Hardware Prototyping Our goal is not just a design team - but a product innovation lab. Create New Hardware Experiences You will lead the design of: * hardware form factors * interaction models * AI + hardware experiences * rapid prototype iterations Working closely with engineering, AI, and product teams., This is a rare opportunity. You are not just designing a product. You are helping define: The hardware platform for the AI era. You will: * build a new design center in San Francisco * explore new computing paradigms with AI researchers and engineers * create products that define the next generation of intelligent devices What we offer * 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 Cursor, GPT models, Gemini, Claude, 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. ## Related Videos - [Design Patterns For AI Products in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100255-design-patterns-for-ai-products-in-2026) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [Android beyond mobile: Cars, TVs, and Wearables](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/553-android-beyond-mobile-cars-tvs-and-wearables) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [What If We Designed Employee Experience Like a Customer Journey?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1824-what-if-we-designed-employee-experience-like-a-customer-journey) - [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The future is here: How artificial intelligence is influencing UX design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/65-the-future-is-here-how-artificial-intelligence-is-influencing-ux-design)