Chief Product Officer

Haply Robotics; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant equity participation

Executive-level incentive structure

Job summary

A leading robotics firm in Montreal is seeking a Chief Product Officer (CPO) to drive the product strategy and oversee the development of innovative haptic interfaces and AI platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a strong background in both hardware and software, and proven leadership in product management. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary ranging from CAD $200,000 to $275,000, including equity participation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product leadership experience.
• Experience in hardware and software platforms development.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, electronics, firmware, and software.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead product vision and roadmap.
• Translate technical capabilities into product strategy.
• Lead collaboration between engineering, design, and business teams.

Skills

Product leadership

Systems thinking

Communication with technical and business teams

Problem-solving

Job description

Chief Product Officer (CPO)
Haply Robotics — Montreal, QC (Hybrid)

Company Description

Haply Robotics is redefining how humans interact with machines. Our mission is to connect human precision with digital systems, transforming motion and touch into data that powers robotics, simulation, design tools, and the next generation of physical AI.

We develop advanced haptic interfaces and motion capture technologies that allow humans to interact with digital environments and robotic systems with unprecedented precision. Our platform bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling intuitive control of machines and the capture of high‑fidelity motion data for automation and AI training.

Haply operates across two complementary product pillars:

• Haply Interactive – Touch‑enabled tools for 3D design, simulation, gaming, and creative workflows.
• Haply Labs – Advanced human–machine interfaces for robotics, automation, and next‑generation physical AI systems.

Our technology is used by companies across robotics, simulation, gaming, and industrial automation. As robotics and physical AI rapidly expand, Haply is building the interface layer that will define how humans design, control, and collaborate with machines.

Role Description

Haply is seeking a Chief Product Officer (CPO) to lead the company’s product strategy and help translate breakthrough technology into category‑defining products. This role sits at the intersection of hardware, software, robotics, and AI platforms, and will be responsible for shaping the long‑term product vision while driving execution across our product ecosystem.

The CPO will work closely with the executive team and engineering leadership to build a unified roadmap that spans:

• Precision haptic hardware platforms
• Developer SDKs and APIs
• Software tools and plugin ecosystems
• Motion data platforms for robotics and AI

The CPO will play a critical role in scaling Haply’s technology from breakthrough innovation into widely adopted platforms across industries including robotics, simulation, design, manufacturing, healthcare, and gaming.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead Haply’s product vision and long‑term roadmap
• Translate deep technical capabilities into clear product strategy
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration between engineering, design, and business teams
• Drive product development from concept through launch and iteration
• Build and lead a high‑performing product management and product design team
• Establish product processes that support both deep R&D innovation and commercial product delivery
• Identify new product opportunities across robotics, simulation, AI, and 3D interaction markets
• Ensure alignment between product strategy, market opportunities, and company growth goals

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a product leader who thrives in deep technology environments and has experience bringing complex technical systems to market.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of product leadership experience
• Experience building products that combine hardware and software platforms
• Strong systems thinking across mechanics, electronics, firmware, and software
• Experience developing developer platforms, SDKs, or technical ecosystems
• Track record of translating advanced R&D into successful commercial products
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders
• Experience scaling product organizations in a high‑growth technology company
• Passion for building elegant products that solve complex technical problems

Preferred Experience

• Robotics or automation systems
• XR / spatial computing
• Simulation or digital twin platforms
• AI platforms or human‑in‑the‑loop systems
• Haptics or advanced human‑machine interface technologies
• Developer ecosystem platforms

Compensation

Competitive executive compensation includes:

• Base salary: $200,000 – $275,000 CAD
• Significant equity participation
• Executive‑level incentive structure

Total compensation will vary based on experience and equity participation.

Location

Montreal, Canada (Hybrid preferred)

This role offers the opportunity to help define the future interface between humans and machines.