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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware PM - San Francisco - **Company:** PLAUD INC. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Firmware, Smart Devices, Systems Architecture, Hardware Testing, Information Technology, Hardware Acceleration, Wearables - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=41023198920c4d83 ## About the Role * 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. * Solid experience in hardware product development, from concept to mass production * Good understanding of system-level design (electronics, mechanics, firmware, manufacturing) * Familiarity with manufacturing processes, suppliers, and cost control * Knowledge of hardware validation, quality, and reliability * Ability to work closely with engineering teams and make technical trade-off decisions * Basic awareness of regulatory and certification requirements (e.g. FCC, CE, PTCRB) * Strong ownership and leadership for hardware products * Effective cross-functional communication with engineering, operations, and business teams * Clear and concise communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Good decision-making skills in fast-paced, uncertain environments * Strong problem-solving mindset and resilience * Ability to align teams and drive execution toward common goals, * 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. ## Description * 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., * Cutting-Edge AI Tools for Productivity Access to best-in-class AI tools, including Gemini, Claude Code, 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 - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - 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