Product Manager
What we’re building
Our vision is to electrify all waterborne vessels, and we're starting with electric water sport boats.
Gas boats dominate today’s marine industry not because of great product offerings but because of a lack of better alternatives. Boaters have grown accustomed to vehicles that feel stuck in the 1980s: unreliable, expensive, loud, noxious, and a nightmare to own and operate. They’re also awful for the water and air they reside in.
By contrast, electric boats are superior in nearly every way: not only are they far more reliable and less costly to operate, but they’re also quieter, quicker, and cleaner, with no fumes or pollutants. However, they’ve been held back by both the technology and the talent to make them truly competitive with gas alternatives. That’s Arc’s opportunity.
Using modern, aerospace- and automotive-inspired techniques, we’re building our hulls, batteries, cooling systems, firmware, and software together to deliver the next generation of watercraft.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is excited about our vision, eager for a challenge, and willing to learn on the job. We pride ourselves on transparency and operate in a lean, high-trust environment that encourages everyone to take ownership of their domain.
As a full-time member of our product team, you will work from our manufacturing facility in Torrance, CA. As a startup, we operate in a fast-moving, dynamic environment that requires adaptability. That said, here are some responsibilities and qualifications we expect to stay relatively constant for this role.
Core Responsibilities
- Conducting qualitative and quantitative research to better understand the boating market and identify opportunities for Arc.
- Defining product requirements and goals while operating within constraints from engineering, design, and Arc's business.
- Monitoring competitive developments and industry trends to shape Arc's market approach.
- Combining insights from research and data with product intuition to design delightful experiences for Arc's customers.
- Collaborating with designers, engineers, analysts, marketers, and more to develop and ship outstanding hardware and software.
- Developing customer-centric roadmaps to improve hardware and software features over time.
Basic Qualifications
- At least two years of professional experience in product management or a related field with a hands-on approach (especially in design or engineering).
- Experience bringing a new product or feature to market.
- Excellent communication skills to engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills to break down ambiguous problems and datasets into actionable insights.
- Strong user empathy and the ability to identify pain points and opportunities through customer conversations.
- Curiosity to explore new customer challenges, boat features, markets, and product lines.
- Ability to travel for occasional boating events.
Bonus Qualifications
- Enthusiasm for boating and clean energy.
- Comfortable maintaining an intense yet sustainable pace.
- An eye for design and experience using design tools.
Our values
We value these five principles above all else:
- Ownership over both your work and the company’s success.
- Empathy for colleagues and customers.
- Humility in problem-solving and collaboration.
- Pragmatism for navigating ambiguity quickly and sensibly.
- Inclusion of diverse backgrounds, opinions, and cultures.
Given that we work in an often intense and fast-paced environment, it’s vital that our values align. We’d be happy to elaborate on any of these during the interview process.
What we offer
- Talented teammates who challenge you to be better.
- Access to and often input on a wide range of business activities.
- Salary between $95,000 - $190,000.
- Semi-annual bonuses tied to impact.
- A meaningful equity stake.
- An opportunity to have an outsized impact on industry-defining vehicles.
- The ability to drive positive environmental change through your work.
- Nearly free health insurance (99% company-covered) and a 401(k).
- Generous parental leave.
- Daily lunches, abundant snacks, plenty of swag, and more.
- Boat rides!
At Arc, we embrace diversity and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of background, identity, or status. If this opportunity excites you—even if you don’t check every box—we encourage you to apply! Passion and aptitude make up for a lot.
Hope to hear from you soon!
The Crew at Arc
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