Lead Product Manager, Autonomy Capabilities
Waabi · San Francisco, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $165,000 - $260,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 79 days Waabi's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 65% of Waabi's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Waabi
- high 81 stale, 2 reposted of 88 open
- Hiring momentum
- 97 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Waabi's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Waabi.
About this role
The Lead Product Manager will be responsible for defining and executing the autonomy roadmap for Waabi's core driving capabilities, ensuring alignment with commercial milestones in both trucking and robotaxi sectors. This role involves managing the end-to-end product lifecycle for autonomy features, leading cross-functional teams, and making data-driven decisions to enhance system performance and readiness. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills to bridge the gap between AI research and practical application in a safety-critical environment.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Waabi as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in a Product Management role
- Proven track record in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or complex AI/ML systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in fast-paced environments
- Ability to foster understanding of internal and external stakeholder needs
Nice to have
- Deep understanding of the autonomy stack (e.g. Perception, Prediction, Motion Planning, Localization)
- Experience defining operational boundaries and safety validation milestones
- Technical experience in autonomous vehicle development or background in Computer Science/Robotics
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment tailored for deep-tech research
What you get
- Competitive compensation and equity awards
- Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Unlimited Vacation
- Flexible hours and Work from Home support
- Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work policy beyond flexibility
- Role involves high-stakes, safety-critical responsibilities
- Salary range provided, but no specific details on equity or performance bonus structure
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Listed by Waabi on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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