Product Manager, Pixel Audio and Speech AI

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.

Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $163,000-$237,000 + 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

• Guide Pixel's audio and speech AI product strategy. Manage and curate a pipeline of long-term research investigations aligned to Pixel's product priorities, and stay on top of AI breakthroughs within Pixel, Google, and the broader ecosystem.
• Deliver innovative new audio and speech features for Pixel users, across hardware, software, research, and hearables. Help improve people's ability to communicate with each other, consume content, and augment their memory and senses in ways that differentiate Pixel.
• Own and enhance fundamental audio/speech quality for all Pixel devices in areas like media playback, recording, call quality, and ambient audio. Work with partner teams to establish minimum quality bars and understand how audio/speech affects CSAT, NPS, Support/RMA, and align goals.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in product management or a related technical role for consumer-facing mobile development on both Android and iOS.
• 2 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, 0 to 1, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technology or business related field.
• 3 years of experience in a role preparing and delivering technical presentations to senior leadership.
• 3 years of experience in a business function or role (e.g., strategic marketing, business operations, consulting).
• 2 years of experience working cross-functionally with engineering, UX/UI, sales finance, and other stakeholders.
• 2 years of experience in software development or engineering.
  
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.