Staff Product Manager – Hardware / Devices (Telematics Control Unit)Who we are:
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.
Role Summary
As a Staff Product Manager – Hardware / Devices , you will own the end-to-end product definition and execution of Fleano’s 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 bodies—while 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.
What You’ll Do
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:
o Chipset vendors (e.G., Qualcomm, MediaTek, Quectel, u-blox)
o ODMs / EMS partners (India + global)
o Automotive 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:
o Boot chain and secure boot requirements
o OTA strategy (A/B partitions, rollback, kill switches)
o Device health, diagnostics, and lifecycle telemetry
· Ensure tight alignment between device capabilities and cloud ingestion / command semantics .
Automotive Compliance & Certification
· Own regulatory readiness and certifications:
o AIS-140 (India)
o Automotive 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.
What You Bring
Profile We’re Looking For
· 8–15+ 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:
o Embedded systems and hardware lifecycles
o Cellular, GNSS, CAN, BLE connectivity stacks
o Secure boot, device identity, and OTA update mechanisms
o CAN, 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 10k–100k+ unit scale
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