Senior Product Manager, XR Hardware

Google LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in San Jose is seeking a Senior Product Manager for XR Hardware to guide the roadmap for Intelligent Eyewear, XR Glasses, and related devices from concept to launch. You will define hardware requirements and manage NTI initialization in collaboration with engineering, design and product teams.

The role is hardware‑driven and requires building end‑to‑end lifecycles, partnering with external manufacturers, and aligning hardware specs with software goals to deliver world‑class

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in product management, consulting, co-founder or related technical role.
• 3 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1).
• 2 years of experience building and shipping consumer electronics or related products.
• 2 years of experience directly working on hardware products in a product capacity.
• Experience driving hardware product lifecycles or new technology introductions (NTI).

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware definitions for XR device initiatives across multiple time horizons, balancing immediate shipping needs with long-term research and innovation.
• Guide hardware components through NTI to guarantee readiness and integration, including camera, audio, displays, etc.
• Apply end-to-end hardware product lifecycle expertise to shape device strategy and manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Product Managers, Hardware Engineering, and UX to align specifications with user experiences and software objectives.
• Collaborate with Platform teams to scale device programs industry-wide while evaluating engaged hardware to guide roadmap development.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Hardware product lifecycles

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or similar preferred

Tools

NTI process

Job description

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 8 years of experience in product management, consulting, co-founder or a related technical role.
  
• 3 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc.).
• 2 years of experience building and shipping consumer electronics or related products.
  
• 2 years of experience directly working on hardware products in a product capacity.
• Experience driving hardware product lifecycles or new technology introductions (NTI).

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or similar degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience in the Glasses/XR industry, including launches and research.
• Experience delivering zero-to-one products and technologies, specifically regarding new technology introductions (NTIs).
• Experience working with external partners to jointly ship products and manage complex hardware dependencies.

Experience defining holistic hardware strategies for entirely new product areas and working with or as a hardware engineer.

• Experience working with camera components in hardware products.

About the job

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.
In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.
One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.

In this role, you will be responsible for helping define and execute on our roadmap for XR devices, including Intelligent Eyewear, XR Glasses, and other devices on our roadmap. This role includes component selection, hardware requirements definition, NTI initialization and guidance, and other hardware-related topics. You will have significant executive-level internal and partner-facing facets, and will play a pivotal role in Google's overall strategy in this category. Your role is primarily hardware-driven, though some familiarity with software development will be beneficial.

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by

About the job

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.
In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.
One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.

In this role, you will be responsible for helping define and execute on our roadmap for XR devices, including Intelligent Eyewear, XR Glasses, and other devices on our roadmap. This role includes component selection, hardware requirements definition, NTI initialization and guidance, and other hardware-related topics. You will have significant executive-level internal and partner-facing facets, and will play a pivotal role in Google's overall strategy in this category. Your role is primarily hardware-driven, though some familiarity with software development will be beneficial.

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by
breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where
lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .

• Lead product definition for Glasses and XR device initiatives across multiple time horizons, balancing immediate shipping needs with long-term research and innovation.
• Guide critical hardware components through the new technology introduction (NTI) process to guarantee technical readiness and seamless integration of novel parts, including definition around key components such as camera, audio, displays, and more.
• Apply deep expertise across end-to-end hardware product lifecycles to shape overarching device strategy, manufacturing processes, and final delivery.
• Partner closely with Product Managers, Hardware Engineering, and UX teams to align specifications with intended user experiences and software objectives.
  Collaborate with Platform teams to scale device programs industry-wide while evaluating engaged hardware to guide strategic roadmap development.

• Drive high-impact relationships and strategic alignment with key manufacturing partners, original equipment manufacturer (OEMs), and component suppliers to define industry hardware standards.

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