World · 6 hours ago
Senior Product Manager, Hardware Devices
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $245K/yr
5+ years expWorld is building a real human network designed to accelerate people in the age of AI. As a Senior Product Manager, you will be responsible for scaling hardware solutions worldwide and exploring new product opportunities that create unique value in decentralized ecosystems.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Experience with industrial design, manufacturing processes, and supply chain logistics
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
Fluency in English is a must
Preferred
Understanding of blockchain technology, cryptographic identity, or decentralized systems
Familiarity with regulatory compliance, certification processes, and security standards for hardware devices
Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving priorities
German language skills are a plus
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Monthly Phone Reimbursement or a company device
Top-tier medical, dental, vision insurance
401k + employer match program
Life insurance
Flexible time off
Commuter benefits
Professional development stipend
Company
World
World connects users through a privacy-focused network with secure digital asset management.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$135M2025-05-21Undisclosed· $135M
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