Director of Product
Emeryville, CA
Product – Product Management /
Full-time /
Hybrid
THE COMPANY
Our mission is to build the Covariant Brain, a universal AI to give robots the ability to see, reason and act on the world around them. Bringing AI from research in the lab to the infinite variability and constant change of our customer’s real-world operations requires new ideas, approaches and techniques.
Success in the real world requires a team that represents that world: diversity of backgrounds, points of view, and experiences. Our common denominator: ambitious expectations, love of learning, empathy for those around us, and a team-first mindset.
THE ROLE
Covariant’s product team plays a critical role in building the next generation of AI robotics for the real world. As the Director of Product, you’ll help build and execute our product roadmap to enable growth among multiple product lines. You’ll learn about our customers’ operations, identify the most meaningful problems that we could solve for them, and develop a product vision that maximizes the impact Covariant can make on the market.
YOU WILL
- Develop and execute our product strategy, aligning it with the company's vision and objectives. Translate market trends, customer insights, and technology advancements into a compelling product roadmap.
- Oversee the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring successful product delivery within budget and timelines.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, experience, marketing, and operations to deliver a high-quality, market-leading service.
- Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team
YOU HAVE
- A record of leading product organizations that deliver innovative and commercially successful results.
- 10+ years experience as a senior product leader in reputable technology companies known for fast-paced, rapidly-iterating, product driven cultures.
- 3 years or more of leadership experience
- Exceptional interpersonal communication, relationship management and organizational skills
- BS/MS in a technical degree (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math) or work experience of comparable technical content
- An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
NICE TO HAVES
- Hardware product management experience
- AI product management experience
$225,000 - $275,000 a year
Base pay is one element of our total rewards package which may also include comprehensive benefits, equity, etc., depending on eligibility. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education, etc. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
COMPANY CORE VALUES
LEARNING CONSTANTLY
STRIVING FOR EMPATHY
TAKING ON THE IMPOSSIBLE, TOGETHER
BENEFITS (US)
Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Unlimited PTO and Flexible work hours
401(k) plan and company match
Lunch and dinner each day (for on-site employees)
Monthly Health & Wellness budget
Quarterly Learning budget
At covariant.ai we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Covariant.ai is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
