About the Role
Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity’s most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we’re a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, and collaborate with others on critical challenges, ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority. As Director of Product Management for Robotics you will provide overall Product leadership for DeepMind’s Robotics program. You'll be responsible for setting the holistic product strategy for our Gemini powered robotic systems, driving product roadmap execution, and cultivating a robust ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of intelligent robotics and push the frontier of our capabilities and end product offerings.
Responsibilities
- Product Vision & Strategy: Define and evangelize the long-term product vision and strategy for our robotics portfolio.
- Roadmap Development: Own the end-to-end product roadmap for robotics, prioritizing features, capabilities, and new product introductions based on market analysis, customer needs / use cases, and technological advancements.
- AI Integration Leadership: Help drive the integration of Gemini models and their capabilities into our robotic systems, identifying opportunities to enhance autonomy, perception, decision-making, and user interaction through intelligent algorithms and machine learning.
- Ecosystem Development: Build and nurture strategic partnerships with key technology providers, academic institutions, and industry players to expand our robotics ecosystem and unlock new capabilities.
- Market & Customer Insight: Identify unmet needs, use cases, emerging trends, and new business opportunities in the robotics space.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with Research, Program Management, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless product development, successful launches, and effective go-to-market strategies.
- Performance Measurement: Define and track key product metrics, utilizing data-driven insights to evaluate product performance, identify areas for improvement, and inform future product decisions.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Robotics or Customer ScienceBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field and a Masters degree in Robotics or Computer Science.
- 10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on AI / Foundation models, robotics, or highly technical hardware/software products.
- At least 5 years of management experience, including managing senior PMs.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with robotic systems that leverage AI for enhanced functionality, autonomy, or intelligent behavior.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, frameworks, and their application in real-world robotic systems.
- Proven ability to define and execute product strategies, build detailed roadmaps, and successfully launch innovative products.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage strategic partnership, influence cross-functional teams, and present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to product decisions.
Benefits
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $272,000 - $383,000 + bonus + benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.