Staff Product Manager - Robotics & Safety

RobCo·Munichlead

In short

→Liderazgo estratégico en productos de robótica industrial autónoma con enfoque en software, hardware y seguridad.
→Puentes entre ingeniería de software, sistemas mecánicos y equipos de alta tecnología, asegurando integración fluida y segura.
→Experiencia en desarrollo físico y digital de robótica con impacto real en productos que se fabrican y usan en fábricas.

Professional fluency in English (German is a plus).

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What they ask for

✓10+ años en gestión de productos para robótica, automatización o sistemas mecatrónicos.
✓Experiencia comprobada en estrategia de producto desde cero, incluyendo lanzamiento al mercado.
✓Conocimiento profundo de arquitecturas de software, APIs, sistemas en la nube y seguridad en robótica.
✓Familiaridad práctica con procesos de desarrollo de hardware: diseño mecánico, pruebas de componentes, madurez de fabricación.
✓Habilidad experta para discutir kinemática de robots, sensores, sistemas de tracción y arquitecturas de control con equipos técnicos.
✓Capacidad comprobada para mentorear a otros product managers y liderar proyectos complejos en entornos ágiles.

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About the Role at RobCo RobCo is building the category of Autonomous Industrial Robotics and we're doing it fast. We believe that automating the ordinary frees humans to do the extraordinary, and we're building the end-to-end robotics infrastructure to make that possible - hardware, software, and AI in one stack that just works. As our Principal Product Manager – Robotics & Safety (m/f/d), you own the long-term product vision across RobCo's software, AI, and hardware capabilities. You bridge the digital and physical, ensuring smart, modular, and safe automation across our product portfolio. Responsibilities Define the product vision – Own and shape the long-term roadmap for RobCo's software, AI, and hardware capabilities, setting strategic direction for smart, modular, and safe automation across the product portfolio. Bridge digital and physical – Drive seamless integration between software intelligence and mechanical systems at an organizational level, ensuring a cohesive, high-performance, and safe experience across multiple product lines. Gather and translate requirements – Partner directly with key customers, executive stakeholders, and engineering leadership to define product strategy and specifications for both hardware and software, embedding safety and regulatory considerations from the outset. Guide hardware development – Provide senior-level guidance on concept validation, component selection, and prototype reviews for new modules and mechanical sub-systems, mentoring other PMs through the process. Bridge technology and robotics – Translate emerging technical capabilities into a coherent product strategy, from perception to motion optimization, predictive maintenance, and risk mitigation. Validate and iterate – Establish frameworks for testing, data analysis, and continuous improvement across hardware and software products, raising the bar for the broader product organization. Drive simplicity – Champion product simplicity and safety as core principles across teams, ensuring complex robotic systems remain intuitive and accessible for users across industries. We're looking for someone who has: 10+ years of experience in product management for robotics, automation, or mechatronic systems, with deep exposure to both software and hardware development. Proven track record of owning product strategy end-to-end, including go-to-market decisions and cross-functional alignment at a senior level. Strong understanding of software architectures, APIs, cloud systems, and safety-related requirements in robotic products. Deep hands-on familiarity with hardware development processes, including mechanical design, component testing, and manufacturing readiness. Expert-level ability to discuss robot kinematics, sensors, drive systems, and control architectures at a technical level with engineering leadership. Demonstrated experience mentoring or leading other product managers. Proven ability to write crisp, technically sound product requirements and manage complex, multi-team development projects. Experience working in agile environments and balancing long-term product vision with rapid iteration. Strong strategic and analytical mindset, with a track record of driving product scalability and business impact. Excellent communication and influencing skills across engineering, product, executive, and commercial teams. Professional fluency in English (German is a plus). Why join RobCo? Develop modular, software-defined robotics solutions with us that set new standards in automation. Help us build robots equipped with state-of-the-art AI that perceive their environment, analyze data, and make intelligent decisions in real time. As part of a very dynamic and fast-growing scale-up, you will take on responsibility from day one, drive your own projects, and see the direct impact of your work. Flat hierarchies, open communication, and regular 360° feedback enable fast decisions and support your professional and personal development.

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