Product Manager, Hardware

At Qu you will:
As Senior Product Manager, Hardware Platform, you will own the strategy and execution for the physical layer of our platform — spanning first-party devices, certified hardware, and the OS + peripheral ecosystem that powers them.  This role is critical to delivering a scalable, flexible hardware strategy: lead with Qu hardware where it differentiates, and enable customer-owned hardware through certification and compatibility.

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

What we're looking for:
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