Google

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
• 2 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch.
• Experience working with Consumer Electronic Products.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with platform development, building scalable solutions, or working with third-party developer ecosystems.
• Experience in the smart home, IoT, or consumer electronics industry.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with engineering teams on technical topics.
• Ability to define and deliver positive user experiences for mobile applications.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage ambiguity and drive alignment.

About the Job

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.

One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.

The mission of Google Home is to create a home that takes care of the people inside it and the world around it. The Google Home app serves as the primary interface for users worldwide, enabling them to control, automate, and interact with an ever-growing ecosystem of smart home devices from Google and partners.

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $156,000-$229,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the product idea, strategy, and roadmap for device controllers within the Google Home app, covering first-party (e.g., Nest), third-party (e.g., Cloud and Matter) devices, and in-app controller experiences (e.g., Media).
• Develop and iterate on a generic, scalable controller framework to support a wide variety of third-party cloud and Matter device types and own the smart device onboarding flow, enabling ecosystem growth.
• Lead the expansion and refinement of Matter device support within the Google Home app, including addressing complexities like partial Matter Hub integrations.
• Define requirements and user experiences for visualizing historical sensor trends and data and leverage AI to provide users with helpful summaries and insights.
• Collaborate with Engineering, UX/Design, User Research, Marketing, Legal, Partner Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact products.