Hardware Product Director - San Francisco

About Plaud Inc.

Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 1,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think.

Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.

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Why You Should Join Us

Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.

• Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.

• Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.

• Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.

• Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.

• Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.

• Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.

What You Will Do

• Shape the vision and roadmap for next-generation AI-native smart hardware, turning bold ideas into real experiences.

• Dive deep into user needs, emerging trends, and global behaviors to craft products that delight and empower people.

• Partner with cross-functional teams — AI, design, firmware, app, and manufacturing — to bring concepts to life seamlessly.

• Lead the journey from concept sketches to mass production, ensuring every detail embodies quality and innovation.

• Use feedback, data, and insights to continuously refine and evolve products that users will love.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering, industrial design, computer science, or related fields.

• 5+ years of product management experience in wearable devices, consumer electronics, or AI hardware.

• Strong understanding of hardware product development process including concept design, prototyping, EVT/DVT/PVT, and mass production.

• Familiarity with AI application scenarios in wearable devices (e.g., voice interaction, sensors, low-power computing, edge AI).

• Possesses a global perspective and is familiar with the work environments, habits, aesthetics, and purchasing behaviors of international business professionals, particularly regarding smart hardware products.

• Experience with AI-driven consumer products or wearables.

• Deep understanding of global office professionals’ work habits, aesthetics, and smart device usage.

• Exposure to industrial design, sensors, or embedded AI systems.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to guide product decisions.

• Passion for innovation, design, and creating products that people truly love.

What We Offer

• Founding Team: Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast-growing startup.

• Competitive Compensation: $250K-$400K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.

• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.

• Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.

• New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.

• Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week.

• Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.

• Perks: Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.

Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.