Life360’s mission is to keep people close to the ones they love. Our category-leading mobile app and Tile tracking devices empower members to protect the people, pets, and things they care about most with a range of services, including location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection with emergency dispatch. Life360 serves approximately 66 million monthly active users (MAU) across more than 150 countries.

Life360 delivers peace of mind and enhances everyday family life with seamless coordination for all the moments that matter, big and small. By continuing to innovate and deliver for our customers, we have become a household name and the must-have mobile-based membership for families (and those friends that basically are family).

Life360 has more than 500 (and growing!) remote-first employees. For more information, please visit life360.com.

Life360 is a Remote First company, which means a remote work environment will be the primary experience for all employees. All positions, unless otherwise specified, can be performed remotely (within the US) regardless of any specified location above.

About The Team

Life360 is a company that is built on bringing the magic of location to people around the world through our hardware devices and mobile applications. We are seeking a Principal Hardware Product Manager to extend our award winning experience into the real lives of our 70 million members. We need a highly motivated, resilient, self-starting teammate to lead the continued development and integration of our 10+ million active devices and introduce new products to solve our users’ everyday problems.

About the Job

The role is a blend of strategic thinking, hands-on action, and constant communication. It starts with delving into user behavior metrics, survey data, consumer interviews and competitor offerings to extract insights. The first goal is to better understand the 'jobs' current and future users need done and finding how Life360 can solve them by using our distinct union of devices, mobile applications and network solutions.

This role is cross-functional - you will work closely with engineering, design, operations, finance, and executive teams to bring features and products to market, and grow business opportunities. A successful candidate will be highly analytical, able to work extremely effectively in a matrix organization, and adept at synthesizing a variety of technologies and capabilities into products and applications that customers love. “Direct with Respect," is a core value at Life360 and this leader will receive candid feedback from multiple stakeholders. Conversely, the Hardware product leader will be expected to speak with confidence and candor. The ideal candidate is well versed in software and hardware development from requirements management to design, test, prototype and volume manufacturing as well as Consumer Electronics background.

The US based salary range for this position is $195,000 to $275,000. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary- therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity.

What You’ll Do

Deeply understand customers, technology and competition to then synthesize that knowledge into product strategy
Developing delightful and high quality experiences across the entire usage lifecycle of hardware, firmware, and software.
Stay constantly up to date on new and evolving hardware technologies and understand how they can be leveraged in a consumer context.
Envision the next generations of the hardware products, incorporating existing and frontier technologies, that redefine consumer experiences.
Understand strategic and competitive position in the market and deliver products that are recognized best in the industry
Create and broadcast a long term hardware roadmap to meet your vision for devices
Partners with Engineering to push the limits of what’s possible with hardware and software and works creatively and collaboratively to overcome feasibility constraints.
Partner with product and engineering analytics to drive measurable outcomes at scale
Work with sales, marketing and finance to develop and defend the business case for each feature and product
Develop and communicate product priorities across the company by collaborating with various functions and building consensus among them
Gather, review, parse and prioritize requirements from business, engineering, and system teams
Collaborate with multiple teams to guide projects through development and bring high quality products to life
Integrate usability studies, research and market analysis into product requirements to enhance user satisfaction
Maximize efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm
Develop detailed user requirements that can be used to create product specifications and design
Broad knowledge of hardware, and firmware (and software) technologies, along with an understanding of manufacturing processes

If you relish in taking on unique challenges, we encourage you to apply. You will bring hardware to life in a company that has become a market leader through the development of world-class software. Working with top talent across departments, there's a sense of pride and fulfillment in steering innovations that bridge the physical and digital worlds, enhancing the lives of millions of users. This role is not just about managing products but about orchestrating a symphony of skills and ideas to create something truly impactful.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

8+ years in hardware engineering, product/technical program management or product development
OR equivalent experience

6+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
3+ years experience in technical and hands-on background, especially in consumer electronics, IoT or mobile hardware technologies

Vision: You've formed, gained buy-in, and driven key strategies shaping the direction of your team.
Results: You're excellent tactically, with a proven track record of shipping simple, elegant products at scale.
Analytical skills: You have a great ability to absorb and apply data to your decision making.
Customer empathy: You have experience shaping product direction and execution based on customer needs.
Hustle: You’re scrappy, able to push through obstacles, and ready to roll up your sleeves wherever needed.
A collaborative approach: Experience driving alignment with cross-functional partners in a complex organization.
Natural curiosity: You bring innate inquisitiveness to your work and have an obsession with the details
Experience working through problems with high ambiguity and without a definitive answer.
An international approach: You’ve developed industry-leading products that have gained a strong followership and product loyalty both in the US and internationally.

Our Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
401(k) plan with company matching program
Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well being
Flexible PTO, 13 company wide days off throughout the year
Winter and Summer Week-long Synchronized Company Shutdowns
Learning & Development programs
Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
Free Tile Products

Life360 Values

Our company’s mission driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference

Be a Good Person - We have a team of high integrity people you can trust.
Be Direct With Respect - We communicate directly, even when it’s hard.
Members Before Metrics - We focus on building an exceptional experience for families.
High Intensity, High Impact - We do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying!

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