Product Manager, Hardware

Qu is a rapidly growing SaaS platform for the quick service restaurant industry, and they are seeking a Senior Product Manager for their Hardware Platform. This role will own the strategy and execution for the physical layer of their platform, focusing on first-party devices, certified hardware, and the OS + peripheral ecosystem that powers them.

Responsibilities:

• Own hardware platform strategy
• Define and execute Qu’s hybrid hardware approach (first-party + certified ecosystem)
• Drive roadmap across POS terminals, handhelds, kiosks, and peripherals
• Bridge hardware, OS, and software
• Lead cross-platform strategy across Windows (x86) and Android
• Define migration and compatibility approach from legacy systems to modern architectures
• Partner with engineering on device abstraction and platform consistency
• Own peripherals & device ecosystem
• Define strategy for connectivity (USB, Bluetooth, network) and device communication
• Drive peripheral support (printers, payments, scanners, etc.) and driver reliability
• Ensure consistent performance across diverse hardware environments
• Build certification & partner ecosystem
• Establish and scale hardware certification programs
• Partner with OEMs, device manufacturers, and payment providers
• Enable customers to extend lifecycle of existing hardware investments
• Deliver end-to-end execution
• Own product lifecycle from concept → launch → scale
• Align hardware roadmap with platform and GTM strategy
• Drive tradeoffs across cost, performance, durability, and deployment speed

Requirements:

• 5+ years of product management experience with hardware, device platforms, or embedded systems
• Strong understanding of Windows (x86) and Android architectures
• Experience with peripherals, connectivity, and driver ecosystems
• Track record working with hardware vendors, OEMs, or certification programs
• Ability to operate across hardware, software, and platform layers
• Experience in restaurant tech, payments or point of sale