Senior Product Manager, Hardware Devices

Tools for Humanity•San Francisco, CA

7d•$200,000 - $245,000•Onsite

About The Position

World is building a real human network designed to accelerate people in the age of AI. As bots and autonomous agents reshape the internet, people, institutions, and applications need a trusted way to confirm who is a real human while preserving privacy. Our products make this possible: the Orb verifies real people, World ID proves it privately, and World App enables and distributes the new applications made possible by this technology. Together, they form a new layer for AI internet. We’re one of the fastest-growing networks in tech. More than 17 million people across 160 countries have verified with World ID, and we complete over 350,000 verifications each week. World App is already among the most used wallets globally. Developers are integrating World ID to build safer online experiences and create spaces where real people can participate, earn, and be recognized in ways AI simply can’t replicate. World was founded in 2019 and launched globally in 2023. We are more than 400 people across hardware, software, AI, cryptography, mobile engineering, and global operations. Our teams come from OpenAI, Tesla, SpaceX, Apple, Google, Stripe, Meta, Coinbase, Palantir and MIT Media Lab. We’re backed by leading investors, including a16z, Khosla Ventures, Bain Capital Crypto, Blockchain Capital, Variant, Tiger Global, and Coinbase Ventures, as well as prominent operators and founders across fintech and AI. World has been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine, highlighted in Fast Company’s Next 5 in Fintech, and explored in a Bloomberg deep dive. The New York Times, Bankless and TechCrunch have all recognized our progress in identity, cryptography, AI, and global-scale hardware deployment. Our leadership is also named to the Time AI 100. Learn more about the newest product launches from our Unwrapped event. The Devices team at Tools for Humanity is responsible for next-generation hardware devices that enable global proof-of-human verification and expand the possibilities of human-centric blockchain systems. This role will be instrumental in scaling our current hardware solutions worldwide, exploring new form factors, and identifying new product opportunities that create unique value in decentralized ecosystems. This is a high-impact, strategic role that requires a mix of hardware product vision, business acumen, deep technical fluency, and user-centric thinking. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, design and operation. Additionally, you will partner with industry leading peers in areas such as on-device machine learning, novel cryptographic research, and economists. Our hardware products reach billions of people globally. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. As a Senior Product Manager with Tools for Humanity, you will: Identify new form factors and emerging technologies that enhance our existing hardware product portfolio. Explore and validate new hardware concepts that create novel use cases in a decentralized system. Work closely with hardware leads, industrial designers, software teams, and blockchain engineers to imagine and launch new products. Drive the product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to mass production and global deployment. Partner with manufacturing, compliance, and supply chain teams to ensure scalable, cost-effective production. Define and prioritize features, specifications, and design trade-offs. Gather and analyze user feedback to refine product iterations. Identify and overcome challenges in scaling hardware products to international markets, considering logistics, compliance, and regional requirements. Collaborate with business and marketing teams to define go-to-market strategies and adoption plans. Implement program tracking tools and dashboards to communicate status and risks to stakeholders.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in hardware product management, consumer electronics, or IoT devices.
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
A natural ability to operate autonomously across multiple teams in situations of extreme ambiguity, with only high-level direction
Experience taking hardware products from concept to mass production in global markets.
Excellent ability to translate user needs into compelling hardware solutions.
Strong cross-functional leadership skills—ability to work across engineering, design, operations, and business teams.
Data-driven decision-maker with experience in user research, competitive analysis, and business modeling.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving priorities.
Fluency in English is a must.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of blockchain technology, cryptographic identity, or decentralized systems is a plus.
Experience with industrial design, manufacturing processes, and supply chain logistics.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance, certification processes, and security standards for hardware devices is a plus.
German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Define the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for new hardware products that support proof-of-human verification.
Lead complex hardware projects from conception through to production, ensuring they meet strict timelines, budget requirements, and quality standards.
Stay at the forefront of hardware authentication, biometrics, blockchain-based identity solutions, and cryptographic security.
Work with external partners and startups to identify opportunities and innovations for future devices.
Lead the delivery of strategic cross-functional products from concept to shipment.
Help to resolve engineering challenges hands-on and by leveraging supplier relationships.