Product Manager, Autonomous Vehicle Platforms

About This Role

About SteerAI

SteerAI is an autonomous mobility technology company powered by VentureOne, the commercialization arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council. SteerAI’s advanced AI-powered autonomy stack, developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, empowers the logistics and defense industries by turning industrial vehicles into autonomous powerhouses that can handle complex off-road missions, transform operations and protect organizations' most important assets: their workforce.

About the role

We are looking for a results-driven Senior Product Manager to lead the development of an end-to-end product that brings together hardware and software into a tightly integrated system. This role requires someone who thrives at the intersection of physical product development and embedded software, with a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver autonomous vehicle products catered to defence and dual-use applications. You will be responsible for defining and driving the roadmap for a complex system, ensuring a strong product-market fit, clear competitive differentiation, and flawless execution across both hardware and software components

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full product lifecycle of a complex hardware-software system, including ideation, requirements, development, deployment and feedback loops.
• Define and evolve a product vision that is deeply grounded in customer needs and market dynamics, and communicates clear competitive differentiation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineering, software development, design, operations, manufacturing, and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact outcomes.
• Ensure seamless integration across hardware and software touchpoints to create.
• Translate customer insights and technical realities into clear product requirements and milestones.
• Drive decision-making around trade-offs in scope, timing, and features to deliver a high product value and maintain a cohesive, reliable, and high-performing end-user experience.
• Stay on top of industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer feedback to continually refine the product and roadmap.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience, including significant exposure to hardware-based products (e.g., robotics, IoT, autonomous vehicles, or industrial control systems).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of system-level thinking and how to balance technical complexity with high velocity dlivery.
• Proven success managing the development of integrated hardware and software systems from concept to launch
• Expertiese with hardware lifecycle processes, supply chain, and manufacturing constraints

Nice to have:

• Experience with software tools that support real-time operations, logistics, or vehicle/asset coordination.
• Strong grasp of hardware/software integration testing and validation processes.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the Autonomous Robotics industry. Our work culture is collaborative and inclusive, with a strong focus on innovation and personal growth.

If you're passionate about advancing the frontiers of Autonomous Robotics and eager to leave a lasting mark in this domain, seize the opportunity and apply today to join us in sculpting the future of this dynamic field!