Senior XR Hardware Product Leader (Glasses & Devices)

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

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Hardware Product Manager to lead XR device initiatives, from concept to launch, including intelligent eyewear and XR glasses. You will define hardware requirements and drive components such as cameras and displays, balancing shipping priorities with long‑term research.

You will collaborate with Product, Hardware Engineering and UX teams to ensure specifications align with user experiences and software goals, while guiding NTI initiatives and governing partner relations

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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 product definition for Glasses and XR device initiatives across multiple time horizons, balancing immediate shipping needs with long‑time research and innovation.
• Guide critical hardware components through the 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.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Hardware experience

NTI experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA or similar degree (preferred)

Job description

Google is seeking a Senior Hardware Product Manager to lead XR device initiatives, from concept to launch, including intelligent eyewear and XR glasses. You will define hardware requirements and drive components such as cameras and displays, balancing shipping priorities with long‑term research.

You will collaborate with Product, Hardware Engineering and UX teams to ensure specifications align with user experiences and software goals, while guiding NTI initiatives and governing partner relations