Director of Product Management, Robotics

DeepMind • Mountain View, CA

90d • $294,000 - $414,000

About The Position

As Director of Product Management for Robotics you will provide overall Product leadership for DeepMind’s Robotics program. You'll be responsible for setting the holistic product strategy for our Gemini powered robotic systems, driving product roadmap execution, and cultivating a robust ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of intelligent robotics and push the frontier of our capabilities and end product offerings.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Robotics or Customer Science.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• Masters degree in Robotics or Computer Science.
• 10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on AI/Foundation models, robotics, or highly technical hardware/software products.
• At least 5 years of management experience, including managing senior PMs.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with robotic systems that leverage AI for enhanced functionality, autonomy, or intelligent behavior.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, frameworks, and their application in real-world robotic systems.
• Proven ability to define and execute product strategies, build detailed roadmaps, and successfully launch innovative products.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage strategic partnerships and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to product decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive product leadership, guiding the entire lifecycle of our robotic systems from concept to launch and beyond.
• Work closely with our Robotics Research and Model teams to define and deliver cutting-edge products that integrate artificial intelligence and Gemini model capabilities.
• Define and evangelize the long-term product vision and strategy for our robotics portfolio.
• Own the end-to-end product roadmap for robotics, prioritizing features, capabilities, and new product introductions based on market analysis, customer needs, and technological advancements.
• Drive the integration of Gemini models and their capabilities into our robotic systems.
• Identify opportunities to enhance autonomy, perception, decision-making, and user interaction through intelligent algorithms and machine learning.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with key technology providers, academic institutions, and industry players.
• Identify unmet needs, use cases, emerging trends, and new business opportunities in the robotics space.
• Collaborate closely with Research, Program Management, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless product development and successful launches.
• Define and track key product metrics, utilizing data-driven insights to evaluate product performance.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $294,000 - $414,000 + bonus + benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees