Hardware Product Manager

We’re Cubby Beds 👋

A fast-growing and high-impact startup that makes smart beds for people with cognitive conditions like Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, Dementia and Autism. Our mission is to improve the lives of special needs kids and their families through our innovative products and go to market strategies. Since launch, we have changed the lives of thousands of families, been insurance covered in all 50 states, achieved profitability, and are building a growing team in our Denver HQ.

The next stage of the business is all about scaling our team, product, systems, and customer journey to help thousands more families get the safe sleep they deserve.

This is where you come in

Cubby Beds is on a mission to help families live better by designing modern safety beds for individuals with complex conditions. Our goal is to pioneer thoughtful, user-friendly innovations that enhance safety, sensory regulation, and sleep quality. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a Hardware Product Manager to lead the development, refinement, and expansion of our physical product line, ensuring we continue to deliver solutions that truly support families and care providers.

In this role, you will be a champion for the families we serve, developing a deep understanding of how children with special needs experience and benefit from sleep. Your work will translate these insights into innovative, high-quality products that improve real lives.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, regulatory, finance, sales, and marketing, as well as external partners, to turn groundbreaking ideas into tangible, impactful solutions. Your approach is rooted in care, curiosity, and clear communication, and you strive to build systems and teams that reflect one of Cubby’s core values—Operate With Excellence.

Above all, your mission is to lead a cross-functional effort to create a delightful, effective product experience that directly improves the day-to-day lives of the families we support.

This role reports to the Head of Product and Technology, who will serve as a key thought partner as you work with Cubby’s leadership team to shape the future of this mission-driven category.

Here’s what you’ll be doing

• Drive Product Development & Execution

  • Particularly around our Cubby 2 Tech Hub, working cross-functionally with engineering, industrial design, R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to bring products from concept to market.

  • Oversee prototyping, user testing, and iterative design to refine product functionality and user experience

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Quality Assurance

  • Collaborate with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure on-time, cost-effective production while maintaining quality standards.

  • Develop and track KPIs for product reliability, defect rates, and customer satisfaction.

  • Lead risk assessments and mitigation planning to ensure smooth product launches and minimize supply chain disruptions.

• Develop Go-To-Market Strategy & Customer Insights

  • Work closely with marketing, sales, and customer success teams to position Cubby’s hardware products effectively.

  • Collect and analyze user feedback, warranty claims, and field data to inform future improvements.

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards

  • Maintain a deep understanding of industry safety regulations and certifications.

  • Partner with legal and compliance teams to navigate FDA, ASTM, ADA, and insurance reimbursement requirements

Here’s what we’re looking for

• You will have at least

  • 5 years experience in hardware product management, industrial design, or mechanical engineering building zero-to-one products.

  • Proven track record of developing, launching, and scaling physical products—preferably in healthcare, assistive technology, consumer hardware, or medical devices.

  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and supply chain management.

  • Familiarity with safety & compliance standards (FDA, ASTM, ADA, CE, UL, etc.).

  • Data-driven mindset with experience in analyzing customer feedback and market trends.

  • Strong project management skills with experience in agile product development for hardware.

  • Ability to collaborate with engineering, operations, and marketing teams to drive impact.

• We hope you also have

  • Experience with IoT, embedded systems, or smart product development.

  • Background in medical devices, assistive technology, or durable medical equipment (DME).

  • Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) and cost optimization.

  • Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and prototyping methods is a plus.

Don’t feel like you have all of the qualifications?

The description above indicates our current vision for the role. You could be a viable candidate even if you don't fit everything we've described above and may also have important skills we haven't thought of. If that's you - even if you’re unsure - we encourage you to apply and help us get to know you!

Benefits & Perks✨

• Compensation: $120-145k hiring range - Cubby offers an exciting OTE (On-Target Earnings) program to motivate and celebrate collective success in achieving company goals. The total cash compensation range listed above is inclusive of base pay & target variable pay. The target variable pay for this role is 10% of the base salary.

• Stock Options - Equity Ownership

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Unlimited PTO & Sick/Wellness Hours

• 12 paid holidays + a paid volunteer day

• 401k with a company match

• Hybrid Work Model: Monday-Wednesday in the office, optional work from home Thursday-Friday

• Mac, standing desk, and high-end accessories at the office + a work-from-home stipend to purchase equipment needed for home offices

• Paid parking

• Annual staff retreat

• Stocked kitchen and bimonthly team lunches in our beautiful Denver HQ

• Growth opportunities at a start-up with a life-changing mission

If you have the desire to innovate in a high-growth org that also changes lives, we want to meet you! Interested? Apply now! 👩🏻‍💻

As part of the application process, we request a short introductory video to get to know candidates beyond their resumes and fairly evaluate important communication and presentation skills. We understand video submissions may not be possible for everyone—if that’s the case, please reach out to [email protected] for alternative options. Effective communication is essential for this role, and we’ll gladly consider reasonable accommodations. By submitting your application, you acknowledge these terms.

Cubby Beds is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Cubby Beds is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. For data removal requests, visit https://cubbybeds.teamtailor.com/ under “Data & privacy” at the bottom of the page.

This position will remain open until filled.

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