Petlibro · 2 months ago
Vice President of Research & Development (R&D)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$260K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expPetlibro is a company focused on redefining pet care and smart living through innovation. The Vice President of Research & Development will shape the innovation strategy and drive the development of next-generation smart pet products, IoT solutions, AI-driven devices, and robotics technologies while overseeing a global R&D team.
Consumer GoodsInformation TechnologyPaaSPet
Responsibilities
Define and execute a mid-to long-term R&D roadmap aligned with company vision and business objectives
Drive innovation in IoT, AI, robotics, and pet health technologies to maintain market leadership
Continuously identify and adopt emerging technologies that enhance product differentiation and user experience
Build, lead, and inspire a global, cross-functional R&D team across hardware, software, embedded systems, AI, and robotics
Establish a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance
Recruit and develop top-tier engineering and R&D talent, fostering the next generation of technology leaders
Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept and design through prototyping, validation, manufacturing, and iterative improvements
Ensure seamless integration between R&D, industrial design, UX/UI, and product management teams
Anticipate and resolve technical challenges, balancing speed, quality, and scalability
Manage multiple large-scale R&D programmes simultaneously, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality deliverables
Own R&D budgeting, resource allocation, and cost optimisation strategies
Establish and track OKRs, and performance metrics to drive operational excellence
Partner closely with product, supply chain, manufacturing, quality assurance, and marketing teams to ensure organisational alignment
Provide technical insight and recommendations for company-wide strategic decisions
Represent R&D in executive meetings, investor discussions, and cross-border strategy planning
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, AI, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of progressive R&D leadership experience in smart hardware, IoT, AI, robotics, or consumer electronics, including 3+ years leading teams of 50+ engineers
Proven success in taking products from concept to mass production (0→1 innovation and 1→100 scaling)
Strong technical expertise in embedded systems, connected devices, cloud-enabled platforms, and user-centric hardware solutions
Preferred
PhD or international leadership experience in the U.S., Europe, or APAC
Previous success launching IoT-enabled consumer electronics at scale
Experience integrating AI and robotics technologies into hardware products
Familiarity with DFM/DFA, manufacturing operations, and global supply chain strategies
Benefits
Competitive executive compensation package (base + performance bonus + equity)
Comprehensive health, wellness, and family benefits
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Flexible work from home options available
Company
Petlibro
Innovative Pet Products & Services
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$24MKey Investors
Shenzhen Capital GroupHSG
2023-12-19Series B· $14M
2021-01-01Series A· $10M
Leadership Team
York Wu
Founder & CEO
Fan Wang
CTO
Recent News
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