Apptronik

Product Manager - Human Robot Interaction

Austin, TX

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago

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About the role

As a Senior Product Manager - Human Robot Interaction, you will focus on driving the product vision, ensuring seamless execution across the complex hardware/software divide, and translating market demands into user oriented, executable product roadmaps.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life.
Own and maintain the Human Robot Interaction roadmap: scope, sequencing, and feature priorities.
Partner with the UX team to design features to enhance multi-modal communication, including on-robot displays, conversational interfaces, and safety features.
Partner with engineering teams to drive the technical definition for software and hardware HRI systems.
Partner with UX Research to validate and refine human robot interactions before real-world deployments.
Work with industrial design, user experience, and engineering teams to conceptualize and implement interactive features.
Support product marketing initiatives, partner relationships, and other opportunities to accelerate the adoption of our products.

Experience with autonomous robots or autonomous vehicles.
Experience using simulation tools to improve user experience.
Experience designing UX for end users and developer-facing tools.
Experience with robotics and functional safety standards (ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066, ISO 13482, RIA 15.08).
7+ years of experience in product management
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Hearing and speech to communicate

Ensure that our robots and interfaces are intuitive, promoting positive experiences for both developers and end users.
Prioritize predictable behaviors and legible intent improvements using robot motion, gaze, and signaling.
Define and prioritize use cases based on business impact, feasibility, and customer needs.
Strong analytical skills with experience in performance tracking and data-driven decision-making.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling translation of technical insights into business impact.

Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.

Ensure that product development efforts align with real-world economic value for customers.
Experience working with customers in light and heavy duty industrial environments

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