Technical Product Manager (R&D) – Wearables

Noise; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Build products used by millions of consumers

Work on cutting-edge wearable technologies

Collaborate with top engineering talent

Influence product strategy

Be part of a fast-growing brand in India

Job summary

Noise, a forefront player in wearable technology, is seeking a Technical Product Manager (R&D) to manage the technical product roadmap for innovative health-related wearables. The ideal candidate will have solid technical expertise combined with product management experience in consumer electronics, ideally in IoT, wearables, or health-tech.

This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive product features from concept through commercialization, ensuring high performance and market readiness.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Product Management, R&D, Systems Engineering, or Technical Program Management.
• Experience working on consumer electronics, wearables, IoT devices, health-tech products, or embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical product roadmap and execution for core wearable technologies.
• Define and drive the technology roadmap for wearable platforms.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, mobile app, cloud, and algorithm teams.

Skills

Embedded Systems

Firmware Development

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Sensors and Signal Processing

Mobile App Integration

Cloud Architecture

AI/ML‑based Consumer Features

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Your Will Be's:

As a Technical Product Manager (R&D), you will own the technical product roadmap and execution for core wearable technologies, including sensors, health algorithms, firmware capabilities, AI‑driven features, and system architecture. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams across hardware, firmware, mobile applications, cloud services, algorithms, and external technology partners to bring innovative wearable experiences from concept to mass production.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with product thinking and has experience building consumer electronics, wearables, IoT devices, or health‑tech products.

Product & Technology Strategy

• Define and drive the technology roadmap for wearable platforms and next‑generation health features.
• Identify emerging trends in wearables, sensors, health monitoring, AI, and edge computing.
• Translate business objectives into technical product requirements and development plans.
• Evaluate new technologies, components, and partnerships to enhance product capabilities.

Technical Product Development

• Own end‑to‑end technical requirements for wearable features and platform capabilities.
• Create detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), technical specifications, and validation plans.
• Drive development of health and fitness features, including:
  • Heart Rate Monitoring
  • Sleep Tracking
  • Stress Monitoring
  • SpO₂ Monitoring
  • Activity Recognition
  • Energy & Recovery Metrics
  • AI‑powered Health Insights
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, mobile app, cloud, and algorithm teams to ensure seamless implementation.

R&D Execution

• Lead feasibility studies, proofs‑of‑concept, and technology evaluations.
• Drive sensor selection, optical architecture discussions, algorithm integration, and system optimization.
• Work with engineering teams to resolve technical bottlenecks and product trade‑offs.
• Ensure technical readiness before product commercialization.

Partner & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with chipset vendors, sensor suppliers, algorithm providers, and ODM/OEM partners.
• Manage technical discussions, integration plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Evaluate third‑party technology solutions and drive technical negotiations.

Validation & Performance

• Define KPIs and success metrics for wearable performance.
• Analyze validation data and benchmark performance against industry‑leading products.
• Drive improvements in: Accuracy, Battery Life, Sensor Performance, User Experience, System Reliability.
• Support certification, field testing, and production readiness activities.

The Ideal Noisemaker

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
• 5–8 years of experience in Product Management, R&D, Systems Engineering, or Technical Program Management.
• Experience working on consumer electronics, wearables, IoT devices, health‑tech products, or embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Embedded Systems
  • Firmware Development
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • Sensors and Signal Processing
  • Mobile App Integration
  • Cloud Architecture
  • AI/ML‑based Consumer Features
• Ability to understand technical architecture and translate it into customer‑focused product requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with smartwatch, smart ring, fitness tracker, or hearable products.
• Understanding of PPG sensors, IMU sensors, optical systems, and health algorithms.
• Experience working with algorithm validation, calibration, and performance benchmarking.
• Familiarity with RTOS‑based embedded platforms and wearable chipset ecosystems.
• Exposure to health and wellness domains, including biometric sensing and digital health solutions.
• Experience working with global technology vendors and manufacturing partners.

Why Join Noise?

• Build products used by millions of consumers.
• Work on cutting‑edge wearable technologies and health innovations.
• Collaborate with top engineering, algorithm, and design talent.
• Influence product strategy from concept to commercialization.
• Be part of one of India's fastest‑growing smart wearable brands.