Senior Product Manager, XR Hardware

Google•San Jose, CA

2d•$192,000 - $278,000

About The Position

At Google, the Product Manager works cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch, connecting technical and business considerations and breaking complex problems into steps that drive product development. Google Product Management collaborates with engineers, designers, marketers, and others to design and develop technologies, guiding products through execution and focusing on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring solutions to users. This role helps define and execute the roadmap for XR devices, including Intelligent Eyewear, XR Glasses, and other planned devices. The work includes component selection, hardware requirements definition, and initialization and guidance of new technology introductions (NTIs). The role has significant executive-level internal and partner-facing responsibilities and is pivotal to Google's strategy in this category. It is primarily hardware-driven, with some familiarity with software development beneficial. Google's XR team is focused on the convergence of AI and XR, developing lightweight devices such as smart glasses and headsets that pair with AI to offer personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed US compensation is $192,000–$278,000 USD, plus a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience in product management, consulting, as a co-founder, or in a related technical role.
3 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch.
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 (NTIs).

Nice To Haves

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, particularly 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.

Responsibilities

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 ensure technical readiness and seamless integration of novel parts, including components such as cameras, audio, and displays.
Apply expertise across end-to-end hardware product lifecycles to shape device strategy, manufacturing processes, and final delivery.
Partner 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 and evaluate engaged hardware to guide strategic roadmap development.
Drive strategic alignment with manufacturing partners, OEMs, and component suppliers to define industry hardware standards.