Staff Product Manager – Hardware / Devices (Telematics Control Unit)

We're building the next-generation Fleet Intelligence Platform (Telematics / FMS) for the Indian market. Our vision is to transform how commercial vehicles are managed, combining smart telematics hardware, and AI-driven SaaS. With India's 10M+ commercial vehicles and increasing compliance requirements, this is an opportunity to reshape logistics and mobility.

As a Staff Product Manager Hardware / Devices, you will own the end-to-end product definition and execution of Fleanos Telematics Control Unit (TCU).

This role is explicitly for senior hardware product leaders had the exposure/experience with some of the OEMs / Tier 1 Suppliers (Qualcomm, Bosch, Continental, Harman, Visteon, Aptiv, etc.,) and want to move from large-org execution to founding-level ownership.

You will define the TCU as a cloud-first, security-critical automotive device, working hands-on with ODMs, chipset vendors, and certification bodieswhile partnering deeply with firmware and cloud platform teams.

This is a Founding Staff role in an early-stage company.

Candidates are expected to think and operate like owners, not employees

These roles offer outsized impact, architectural ownership, and long-term upside

This is not a short-term consulting or contract opportunity.

Hardware Product Definition (TCU Ownership)

Own the TCU product vision, roadmap, and SKU strategy (2G/4G/LTE, GNSS, CAN, BLE, sensors, IP rating, etc.).

Define compute, memory, power, thermal, and enclosure requirements.

Translate cloud, security, and OTA requirements into hardware constraints.

Make platform-level trade-offs between cost, performance, reliability, and certification.

Vendor, Chipset & ODM Leadership

Act as the single accountable product owner for all external hardware partners.

Work directly with:

oChipset vendors (e.g., Qualcomm, MediaTek, Quectel, u-blox)

oODMs / EMS partners (India + global)

oAutomotive suppliers and labs

Drive RFQs, BOM optimization, cost-down initiatives, and roadmap alignment.

Hold vendors accountable on quality, timelines, and field performance.

Embedded, Firmware & Cloud Alignment

Partner with embedded and firmware teams on:

oBoot chain and secure boot requirements

oOTA strategy (A/B partitions, rollback, kill switches)

oDevice health, diagnostics, and lifecycle telemetry

Ensure tight alignment between device capabilities and cloud ingestion / command semantics.

Automotive Compliance & Certification

Own regulatory readiness and certifications:

oAIS-140 (India)

oAutomotive EMC, safety, and telecom compliance

Drive certification planning, audits, and documentation.

Ensure firmware update and cybersecurity evidence is audit-ready.

Manufacturing, Field Trials & Scale

Own EVT / DVT / PVT milestones.

Drive pilot deployments and real-world field validation.

Incorporate feedback from fleets, installers, and operations teams.

Lead cost and reliability improvements for mass deployment.

Profile Were Looking For

815+ years in hardware or automotive product management.

Experience owning TCU, infotainment, or embedded automotive platforms.

Background at companies like Qualcomm, Bosch, Continental, Harman, Visteon, Aptiv (or similar Tier-1 / chipset ecosystems).

Technical & Domain Fluency

Strong understanding of:

oEmbedded systems and hardware lifecycles

oCellular, GNSS, CAN, BLE connectivity stacks

oSecure boot, device identity, and OTA update mechanisms

oCAN, SAE J1939, SAE J2012, UDS, DOIP and / or other relevant protocols

Ability to work fluently with hardware, firmware, cloud, and security teams.

India-Specific Strengths (Strong Plus)

Hands-on AIS-140 experience

Working knowledge of Indian EMS / ODM landscape

Experience shipping devices at 10k100k+ unit scale