Product Manager

Summary

Join Agility Robotics' growing product team as a technically focused product manager to contribute to the development of Digit, the company's humanoid robot. You will support Digit's development from both software and hardware perspectives, focusing on areas like robot locomotion, manipulation, and control systems. Responsibilities include defining product requirements, prioritizing features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and working with remote teams. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 7+ years of product management experience (preferably in robotics or AI), and strong technical skills. The role involves managing product lifecycles, translating customer needs into technical specifications, and working with Agile methodologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of humanoid robotics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 7+ years as a Product Manager, preferably in robotics, AI, or complex products that combine hardware and software
• Managed the lifecycle of a product from ideation to implementation to post launch adoption
• A strong customer focus for understanding customer needs and translating them into clear, concise, and actionable product requirements
• Strong experience in tactical execution—breaking down high-level goals into detailed, actionable features and managing them through to completion
• Strong experience writing Product Requirement Documents and Jira initiatives/epics for feature definition
• Experience managing a product backlog and iterative software releases
• Analytical skills to quantify impact of features and utilize data for prioritization
• Experience in both traditional waterfall (HW) and Agile development (SW)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment (engineering, design, marketing, operations, sales, etc), and leading without direct authority
• Go to Market experience taking a product through launch strategy, defining value proposition, pricing, and promotion. Experience managing beta engagements

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap for robot locomotion, manipulation, and control systems
• Translate customer and skill-level needs into performance requirements for motion, balance, and task execution
• Define and prioritize improvements to our robot software stack across core capabilities
• Own the definition and traceability of physical system requirements (e.g. reach, payload, power)
• Partner with Systems Engineering to manage subsystem requirements and cross-discipline tradeoffs
• Represent product in hardware design reviews, validation planning, and change control
• Ensure alignment between skill/task goals and mechanical capability
• Define Product Requirements: Serve as lead owner of product level requirements for the robot (Hardware or robot software). Work closely with engineering, design, and operations teams to define detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for humanoid robot features. Translate customer and internal needs into clear, actionable technical specifications
• Prioritize Features & Backlog: Maintain and prioritize the product backlog, evaluating trade-offs based on factors such as technical feasibility, customer value, and resource constraints. Work closely with engineering to ensure priorities are aligned with the overall product strategy
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between engineering, design, commercial, and customers, ensuring that everyone is aligned with product outcomes. Facilitate clear communication to keep everyone focused on delivering valuable, customer-driven features
• Work with a Remote Team and Department: Collaborate effectively with remote teams and departments across multiple time zones. Ensure smooth communication, alignment on goals, and effective execution of tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees (MS, PhD) a plus
• Experience working with a remote team
• Experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing or related industries
• Experience in B2B product management
• Experience working with humanoid robot platforms, or any robotics-related hardware development
• Familiarity with robot software, simulation, and testing platforms
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience using project management tools like Jira or Confluence
• Experience in functional safety and compliance requirements

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match
• Equity: Company stock options
• Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees
• Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment
• Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown
• Time Off: Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually
• On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations
• Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs
• Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles