Senior Product Manager, Buds Hardware, Pixel - Google

About the job

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day. In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.

The Pixel Buds team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most innovative and helpful earbuds. The team works on shaping the future of audio wearables devices and services through designs and technologies in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s AI, software, and hardware to build earbuds and create transformative experiences for users.

In this role, you will define, build, deliver, and manage the finest earbuds for our users. You will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from concept and definition through development, launch and end of life.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices & Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices & Services team is making people's lives better through technology.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $168,000-$252,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Communicate hardware and software requirements for Pixel Buds such as synthesizing a variety of insights through discovery and concepting while also driving decision making on nuanced product trade-offs informed by key user journeys, technical insights, and product strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering and many support teams across Google.
• Influence the product line strategy and roadmap including long-term goal, user segment insights, technical innovation, market trends, and platform capabilities.