Senior Product Manager, Google Home, Platform Solutions
Company: Google
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
practical experience. 8 years of experience in product management
or related technical role. 3 years of experience taking technical
products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution,
end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc.). Preferred qualifications: Master's
degree in a technology or business related field. Experience in the
consumer smart home or subscription-based services space.
Familiarity with foundational platform concepts such as APIs, SDKs,
developer tools, and governance models. Understanding of platform
capabilities and how to build partner solutions to drive core
business metrics (e.g., subscriptions, user engagement). Ability to
define, launch, and scale technical products, including setting a
strategy and execution across multiple engineering teams. Ability
to work effectively with external partners (e.g., OEMs, service
providers) on joint product development and go-to-market
strategies. About the job 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. The
Google Home team’s mission is to “Create a home that takes care of
the people inside it and the world around it”. We are building the
future of the helpful home, making it easier for users to manage
their devices, connect with family, get things done and have peace
of mind for safety and security. In this role, you will be building
a vibrant ecosystem that empowers partners to build seamless
experiences across Smart Home, Safety and Security verticals for
users worldwide. You will sit at the intersection of product
strategy, partner success, and platform engineering. The Google
Home team focuses on hardware, software and services offerings for
the home, ranging from thermostats to smart displays. The Home team
researches, designs, and develops new technologies and hardware to
make users’ homes more helpful. Our mission is the helpful home: to
create a home that cares for the people inside it and the world
around it. The US base salary range for this full-time position is
$192,000-$278,000 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 Own the product strategy and roadmap specifically
aimed at leveraging partner solutions to drive user adoption,
engagement, and ultimately, Google Home subscription growth.
Conduct market and user research to identify unmet needs and
compelling new joint partner offerings that create an engaged
advantage for the Google Home ecosystem. Define the goal, strategy,
and detailed roadmap for new solutions as well as partners facing
core software and services capabilities of the Google Home
Platform. Translate partner and ecosystem needs into clear,
concise, and prioritized product specifications and requirements
for engineering teams. Collaborate closely with Engineering, UX
Design, Research, and other core Google Product Teams to ensure
platform capabilities are scalable, meet security/privacy
standards, and provide a seamless developer/partner experience.
Keywords: Google, Hayward , Senior Product Manager, Google Home, Platform Solutions, IT / Software / Systems , Mountain View, California
