Job description
Job Title: Product Manager
Location: Remote (United States)
*UA is unable to consider candidates who reside outside of the domestic United States.
Universal Audio (UA) is a pioneer in audio and music production tools, with a rich 60-year history of craftsmanship, and a mission to empower the next generation of creators. UA is headquartered in Scotts Valley, California, with passionate employees from all over the world — united by our mission to thrill and inspire music makers.
We are seeking a Product Manager with a strong foundation in audio hardware and software development to help drive the success of our expanding product portfolio. In this role, you’ll be at the core of UA’s hardware product efforts—defining vision, shaping roadmaps, and collaborating cross-functionally to bring innovative audio tools to life.
This role calls for a high-energy, self-motivated individual with a keen technical mind, sharp business instincts, and a deep understanding of music creation workflows. If you have a passion for building products that musicians love and the skills to back it up, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Own and manage product initiatives across UA’s hardware portfolio, including embedded and host-based software integration.
- Support multiple product lines within UA’s hardware portfolio, and the related software roadmap that meets the needs of UA customers and UA’s growing business.
- Prioritize product backlogs and manage trade-offs between cost, scope, and schedule during development.
- Work with engineering teams during the development phase to management cost/schedule tradeoffs, serving as the voice of the customer and of the business
- Work with internal stakeholders to establish business cases that serve as justification for new products and features with a clear representation of the costs and benefits
- Develop and maintain detailed product roadmaps, requirements documents, business cases, and go-to-market plans
- Act as a key liaison between Product Development and Go-To-Market teams to ensure product readiness and successful launches.
Qualifications:
- Product Management ideally in consumer hardware/software (audio/music tech strongly preferred).
- Experience identifying customer and market pain points and building solutions to solve them
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Proven experience managing the full product lifecycle for multiple successful product launches.
- Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and the ability to make data-informed decisions
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
- Passion for music—whether as a creator, performer, or enthusiast
- Expert in computer music, audio recording/creation, or related field
- Willing to travel when necessary
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in product management
UA Salary Range/Hourly Rate of Pay: California Salary Range = $115,000 - $135,000
Base salary/hourly rate of pay will be based on the cost of labor for the city/state in which the new hire resides, at the time of hire.
UA offers competitive benefits: Profit sharing, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K Safe Harbor Contribution, Stock Options, Flexible time-off (PTO/Sick Leave/Company Holiday Time-off), etc.
UA Mission: We exist to thrill and inspire music makers everywhere with timeless sound and impeccable craftsmanship, freeing the songs inside and allowing you to sound like the records you love.
UA Vision: In the future, music makers around the world will trust Universal Audio as a friend and creative partner, inspiring them to craft amazing records as naturally as playing their first instrument or singing their favorite song. The best home, project, and professional studios will feature most of the UA equipment from floor to ceiling — ranging from audio interfaces and guitar gear to microphones and software — all of it working together to deliver unrivaled sonics and operational symphony. Our customers will eagerly await each new UA product like a hit record or blockbuster movie, trusting that it may spark them to create the best music of their lives. In doing so, UA will become revered worldwide as the way that music is made.
Universal Audio is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. UA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on these protected categories.
