Product Manager, Physical AI & Software

Futureshaper.com; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm at the forefront of robotics and AI as a Product Manager. In this dynamic role, you will lead the development of innovative software solutions that enhance the capabilities of cutting-edge robotic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand user needs and drive product strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of technology and contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating human-like intelligence in machines. If you are passionate about product management and technology, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Equity

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Modern Work Facilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience for technical users.
• Experience in user research and analyzing customer behavior.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own software product strategy and roadmap.
• Work closely with technical teams to prioritize product initiatives.

Skills

Product Management

User Research

Technical Communication

Project Management

Robotics Knowledge

Machine Learning Understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Your New Role and Team

Sanctuary AI, a world leader in building dexterity-driven Physical AI for general purpose robots, is looking to hire a skilled and motivated Product Manager, Physical AI and Software to join our Product Management team. The Product Manager is a crucial part of our team, supporting the development of software tools and products for internal and external customers. Reporting to the Head of Product, you’ll contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our growing organization.

As Sanctuary AI’s Product Manager, you’ll champion the evolution of our product discovery flywheel, focusing on building impactful software solutions that streamline and accelerate the work of our technical teams and external partners.

Success Criteria

1. Develop and own the off-robot software product strategy and roadmap to align with business goals and internal customer needs (ML researchers, robotics pilots, testers, and hardware engineers).
2. Build a deep understanding of internal workflows and user pain points, define product requirements, and deliver an initial roadmap to guide the evolution of our software products.
3. Work closely with stakeholders across Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Robotics Operations, Hardware Engineering, and Executive Leadership to prioritize and deliver on product development initiatives.
4. Previous experience building software products for technical customers, particularly in robotics, machine learning, simulation platforms, system monitoring, or observability tools.
5. Hone your expertise in strategic product visioning, roadmap development, user research methodologies, and technical stakeholder management.
6. Communicate product strategies and updates effectively to executive leadership and broader teams, influencing prioritization and driving alignment across technical and business units.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience building software for technical users.
• 2+ years of experience as a Group Product Manager or in an equivalent leadership capacity.
• Proven ability to identify market opportunities and create a compelling product vision that aligns with company strategy.
• Experience conducting user research, analyzing customer behavior, and identifying pain points.
• Track record of successful strategic planning and execution with cross-functional technical teams.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain a deep understanding of technical workflows and customer needs.
• Expertise in gathering and analyzing user feedback and behavioral data to inform product development.
• Solid understanding of technical concepts such as robotics, machine learning, simulation platforms or game engines, system monitoring, and platform observability, and can collaborate effectively with engineers and stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills across cross-functional teams.
• Bias for action and a proactive, execution-focused mindset, with a strong sense of ownership from concept through delivery.

Traits

• Positive attitude and a willingness to create robust solutions to mission objectives.
• Proponent of personal responsibility and teamwork.
• Empathetic listener with conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communicator with interpersonal savvy.
• Self-motivated and independent problem solver.
• Passionate about advancing human-like intelligence in machines.

Working at Sanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI is an equal opportunity employer; employment is based on skills, competence, and qualifications, without discrimination. In 2023, we moved into a state-of-the-art office and were recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Startup company.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, equity, comprehensive benefits, health coverage, paid time off, modern work facilities, and flexible work arrangements depending on role. Our total compensation package exceeds market standards.

About Sanctuary AI

Founded in 2018, Sanctuary AI builds humanoid robots and integrated control systems that combine symbolic reasoning with data-driven models. We collect multimodal data during real-world tasks to train our robot foundation models. Our mission is to create the world's first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots.

Recruiting and Employment Agency Notice

Sanctuary AI handles all recruitment internally. We are not seeking external agency partnerships at this time. Any unsolicited resumes from agencies will be considered property of Sanctuary AI, with no obligation for compensation.