About the position
As the Director of Hardware Product Management at SimpliSafe, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the future of our hardware portfolio—with a particular focus on delivering superior safety outcomes for our customers through the combination of cutting-edge technologies and our people. You’ll own and drive the product strategy and roadmap for all core SimpliSafe devices, including our smart cameras, base stations, sensors, and user interfaces. This is a high-impact, senior role that requires deep product management experience in consumer hardware, with a strong emphasis on innovative, purpose-built cameras. You’ll lead a team of talented product managers, work cross-functionally with engineering, design, operations, and go-to-market teams, and ensure that every product decision is grounded in customer insight and business value.
Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the long-term vision and product strategy for SimpliSafe’s hardware platform, with an emphasis on cameras and intelligent hardware experiences.
- Lead the development and prioritization of the hardware roadmap across key product categories—cameras, sensors, base stations, keypads, and more.
- Partner closely with hardware engineering, design, operations, and software teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products that delight customers and strengthen our security platform.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of product managers.
- Drive go-to-market readiness in collaboration with marketing, sales, and customer support.
- Stay ahead of industry and technology trends, with deep knowledge of the competitive landscape in connected devices and smart home security—especially in imaging and camera systems.
- Make data-informed decisions while being comfortable making bold, strategic bets when data is ambiguous or incomplete.
Requirements
- 8+ years of product management experience in consumer electronics, with significant expertise in camera hardware design, imaging systems, and video technology.
- 3+ years leading and developing teams of product managers.
- Proven track record of successfully launching complex hardware products from concept through scale.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Engineering, Computer Science, or related).
- Strong bias for action, a willingness to dive deep when needed to get things done, and demonstrated leadership skills to motivate cross-functional teams.
- Passion for the consumer technology and mission-driven products that improve people’s lives.
- Highly analytical and comfortable working in a fast-paced, data-driven environment while applying experience and judgement to make decisions.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels—from technical teams to C-suite executives.
Benefits
- A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive.
- A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families.
- Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change.
