Hardware Product Manager

• A challenging career path in a rapidly growing company with a modern vision and talented teams.
• A competitive salary (and benefits) that values people skills and experience.
• A young and inspiring work environment that encourages diversity and cultural exchange.
• Individual growth objectives with a dedicated budget for learning/training.
• Flexible working hours and working locations, we value work-life balance!
• A meaningful work opportunity in a mission-driven company committed to empowering people around the world.

• Ping pong and football tournaments (sport or gym benefit is also included for everyone!).
• Seasonal celebrations, happy hours, and everyday drinks and snacks at the office.
• Sunny rooftop lunch breaks and hamacas for relaxation and concentration.

• Define and manage the roadmap for key hardware products across multiple market segments (Education, Maker, Professional) in alignment with company priorities
• Identify new product opportunities through market research, user insights, and competitive analysis
• Turn ideas into actionable product strategies, aligned with Arduino's mission and user needs

• Collaborate with engineering teams to define technical requirements and ensure feasibility
• Oversee development and industrialization, ensuring consistency with cost, timeline, and quality targets
• Coordinate with supply chain and operations for prototypes, pre-series, and production ramp-up
• Ensure that documentation and compliance standards are met for all launches
• Collaborate with content and support teams to develop key materials, including getting started guides, tutorials, and example projects

• Ideate and lead validation, field testing, and early access programs to gather feedback and fine-tune the product
• Work with marketing and sales to build product messaging, materials, and training
• Contribute to pricing and positioning strategies to ensure differentiation and market fit
• Align all teams involved to ensure operational readiness at launch

• Monitor product performance using customer feedback, usage data, and business KPIs
• Identify improvements, enhancements, and opportunities for iteration or versioning
• Support lifecycle decisions, including margin reviews, pricing updates, and end-of-life planning

• 3 to 5 years of experience in product management, preferably in electronic and embedded systems
• Strong technical background with a solid understanding of hardware development processes, from prototyping to mass production
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, supply chain, marketing, and sales
• Strong grasp of product lifecycle management, including roadmap definition, product requirements, and release planning
• Comfortable in leveraging data and user insights to guide prioritization, pricing, and performance evaluation
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a proactive attitude toward driving product success
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electronic engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is mandatory; proficiency in Italian is a strong plus.

• Previous experience in managing single board computers or hardware development kits' product portfolio
• Experience working with open-source hardware or software projects
• Familiarity with Arduino products, including the use of Arduino IDE, libraries, and toolchains
• Ability to write or review technical content, such as getting started guides, datasheets, or tutorials
• Experience with electronic design tools, including KiCad or Altium
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to dive into new and unfamiliar topics

Arduino