Job Description
About the job
At Humanoid we strive to create the world's leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.
In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, our faith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together, humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge, inspiration, and incredible discoveries.
The development of a functional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance and well-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able to choose what they want to do. We believe that providing a universal basic income will eventually be a true evolution of our civilization.
As the demands on our built environment rise, labour shortages loom. With the world’s workforce increasingly moving away from undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed.
By deploying our general-purpose humanoid robots in environments deemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where human well-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical global labour needs.
Position Overview
Humanoid is at the forefront of innovation in AI-based humanoid robotics. We are looking for a visionary Product Manager with experience in the industries of humanoids, robotics and automation to lead the development of groundbreaking products. The ideal candidate will combine a strong understanding of robotics and AI with strategic product management skills to create solutions that redefine the market, especially for industrial applications.
In this role, you will drive the entire product lifecycle, with greater attention to product requirements coming from real world customer use cases, regulatory environments, business, branding and other needs, ensuring our humanoid robotics and related solutions exceed customer expectations and align with Humanoid’s mission to shape the future of industrial systems.
Responsibilities
1. Strategic Planning and Product Vision
* Work with the Chief Product Officer to develop and execute a product roadmap tailored to the humanoid robotics targeted to industrial and other applications.
* Align product strategies with Humanoid’s vision of delivering cutting-edge technologies, fast and large-scale commercialization and driving market leadership.
* Conduct competitive and industry analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation in robotics and electronics.
2. Requirement Gathering and Documentation
* Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and customer teams, legal and industry experts to gather and prioritize product requirements.
* Create detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), user stories, and technical specifications tailored for robotics and automation manufacturing.
* Define functional and non-functional requirements, focusing on robotic hardware/software design, AI capabilities, hardware integration, and user safety standards.
3. Market Research and Analysis
* Analyze market trends in robotics, automation, and electronics manufacturing to identify emerging opportunities.
* Leverage insights from customers, competitors, and regulatory changes to guide product decisions.
* Use qualitative and quantitative research to validate concepts and refine product offerings.
4. Product Development and Execution
* Oversee the product development lifecycle, ensuring milestones are met for hardware, software, and system integrations.
* Work with cross-functional teams to prioritize features such as motion control, sensory feedback, AI-driven behavior, and integration with industrial systems, e.g. warehouse management systems.
* Ensure all product designs comply with international standards for safety, performance, and environmental impact.
5. Cross-Functional Leadership
* Act as the key liaison between engineering, design, marketing, and executive teams, ensuring alignment across product goals.
* Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize production processes for humanoid robotics and electronic appliances.
* Partner with sales and marketing to create go-to-market strategies, technical documentation, and customer training programs.
6. Performance Measurement and Optimization
* Establish KPIs specific to robotics performance as it relates to customer experience, task completion, Total Cost of Ownership, ROI, such as AI response times, energy efficiency, and hardware durability, maintenance frequency and others.
* Use advanced analytics to monitor product performance and customer usage.
* Implement a feedback loop to continuously improve product quality and functionality.
7. Product Launch and Post-Launch Activities
* Coordinate with teams to launch humanoid robots and appliances that transform customer experiences.
* Organize testing, Proof of Concept projects, and pilot programs to refine product features.
* Collect post-launch data and feedback to iterate on updated product requirements.
Qualifications
Education
* Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Automation, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
* MBA or advanced certifications in product management, industrial engineering or others are a strong plus.
Professional Experience
* 5–7 years of product management experience in robotics, automation equipment, or electronics manufacturing.
* Proven track record of delivering innovative products in the humanoid robotics or automation sectors.
* Hands-on experience working with hardware and software teams to build complex systems.
* Familiarity with different stages of product lifecycle, including prototyping, EVT, DVT, PVT, mass production.
Technical Skills
* Expertise in robotics technologies, including mechanical design, electronics, software, sensory systems, motion control, AI and others.
* Familiarity with product manufacturing processes, including design, prototyping, and production scaling.
* Proficient in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and advanced analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, SQL).
Soft Skills
* Excellent leadership and communication skills to inspire and align cross-functional teams.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance technical and business priorities.
* Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and handle multiple competing priorities.
Key Competencies
* Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of humanoid robotics and automation technologies, as well as industrial application scenarios.
* Innovation Mindset: Drive to push boundaries and deliver breakthrough solutions.
* Customer-Centricity: Strong focus on understanding user needs and solving real-world problems.
* Strategic Thinking: Ability to align product goals with Humanoid’s long-term objectives.
* Collaboration: Effective partnership with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
* Benefits:
o High competitive salary + stock options.
o 28 calendar days of vacation per year.
o Flexible working hours.
o Opportunity to work on the latest technologies in AI, Robotics, Blockchain and others.
o Startup model, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment.