Chief Product Officer – Consumer
Electronics
The Mission
We are seeking a visionary Chief
Product Officer (CPO) to lead the conception, design, and execution of our
entire product portfolio.
This is a strategic leadership role
based either in our HQ in Russia, or in the Shenzhen division, responsible for
transforming cutting-edge AI research into tangible, must-have consumer
products.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Vision & Strategy: Define and articulate the
long-term product vision and strategy for our suite of Physical AI
devices. Identify new market opportunities and spearhead the roadmap for
categories including audio, TV, wearables, and beyond. - End-to-End Product Leadership: Own the entire product
development process. Bridge the critical gap between advanced R&D,
industrial design, hardware engineering, software integration, and
business strategy. - "Beautiful on the Fingertips"
Design Ethos: Champion
an uncompromising standard of design and user experience. Ensure every
product we create delivers a tactile, auditory, and visual delight—a true
sense of beautiful on the fingertips. - R&D and Hardware Design Stewardship: Lead and mentor teams of
world-class researchers, hardware engineers, and designers. - Cross-Functional Execution: Collaborate with Engineering,
Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain leaders to ensure flawless execution
and successful commercial launch of products. - Market & User Insight: Develop a deep
understanding of consumer needs, behaviors, and pain points. Use data and
intuition to guide product decisions that win in a competitive global
market. - Technology Scouting: Stay at the forefront of
advancements in AI, material science, sensor technology, and manufacturing
processes to maintain our competitive edge.
Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory:
- 15+ years of progressive experience in
product leadership roles within the consumer electronics industry. - A proven track record of successfully
launching multiple, category-defining physical hardware products from
concept to mass production. - Direct hands-on experience managing and
leading R&D and hardware design/engineering teams. - Deep technical literacy with a strong
understanding of hardware development cycles, supply chain complexities,
and embedded software/AI integration. - An exceptional and demonstrable design
aesthetic. A portfolio of products that exemplifies the principle of
"beautiful on the fingertips." - Experience working in a headquarters environment,
setting global product strategy, not solely in a production or
plant-focused role.
Desirable:
- Experience with AI-powered
consumer devices (e.g., smart speakers, computer vision products,
intelligent wearables). - Background in one or more of our core
product categories: audio systems or TVs/display technologies. - Experience building and managing a
diverse, international team of product managers, designers, and engineers.
Personal Attributes
- A Visionary: You see the future of technology and
can inspire others to build it. - Strategic and Hands-On: You can define a
multi-year strategy but also dive deep into the details of a hinge
mechanism or audio driver to ensure perfection. - User-Obsessed: You are passionate about creating
magical experiences for the end-user. - An Exceptional Communicator: You can articulate
complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and align entire
organizations behind a shared vision. - A Leader and Mentor: You build high-performing
teams and foster a culture of excellence, creativity, and accountability.
Type of employment: Full-time, Advisory could be discussed
with an exceptional candidate
Language: English (required)