Lead Hardware PM, Autonomous Vehicle Platform

present of AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Waabi is seeking a role focused on defining the physical vehicle platform requirements for trucks and robotaxis. The candidate will convert complex real-world scenarios into clear, testable requirements and bring hands-on hardware experience to drive production-ready decisions.

The ideal candidate has taken physical products from concept to production, works well with car makers and suppliers, and collaborates with both hardware and software teams to validate safety, performance, and reliability

Qualifications

• Experience turning physical products from concept to production.
• Hands-on hardware background with familiarity in vehicle systems.
• Ability to draft clear, testable requirements with acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Own requirements for the physical vehicle platform across trucks and robotaxis.
• Collaborate with OEMs, suppliers and hardware teams to align with software needs.
• Translate messy real-world situations into verifiable requirements and tests.

Skills

Hardware design

Requirements engineering

System engineering

Test planning & acceptance criteria

Education

Engineering degree or hands-on hardware background

Tools

Prototyping tools

Job description

Waabi is seeking a role focused on defining the physical vehicle platform requirements for trucks and robotaxis. The candidate will convert complex real-world scenarios into clear, testable requirements and bring hands-on hardware experience to drive production-ready decisions.

The ideal candidate has taken physical products from concept to production, works well with car makers and suppliers, and collaborates with both hardware and software teams to validate safety, performance, and reliability