Chief Product Officer

Location: Montreal

Chief Product Officer (CPO)
Haply Robotics — Montreal, QC (Hybrid)

Company Description
Haply Robotics is redefining how humans interact with machines. Our mission is to connect human precision with digital systems, transforming motion and touch into data that powers robotics, simulation, design tools, and the next generation of physical AI.

We develop advanced haptic interfaces and motion capture technologies that allow humans to interact with digital environments and robotic systems with unprecedented precision. Our platform bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling intuitive control of machines and the capture of high‑fidelity motion data for automation and AI training.

Haply operates across two complementary product pillars:

Haply Interactive – Touch‑enabled tools for 3D design, simulation, gaming, and creative workflows.

Haply Labs – Advanced human–machine interfaces for robotics, automation, and next‑generation physical AI systems.

Our technology is used by companies across robotics, simulation, gaming, and industrial automation. As robotics and physical AI rapidly expand, Haply is building the interface layer that will define how humans design, control, and collaborate with machines.

Role Description
Haply is seeking a Chief Product Officer (CPO) to lead the company’s product strategy and help translate breakthrough technology into category‑defining products. This role sits at the intersection of hardware, software, robotics, and AI platforms, and will be responsible for shaping the long‑term product vision while driving execution across our product ecosystem.

The CPO will work closely with the executive team and engineering leadership to build a unified roadmap that spans:

Precision haptic hardware platforms

Developer SDKs and APIs

Software tools and plugin ecosystems

Motion data platforms for robotics and AI

The CPO will play a critical role in scaling Haply’s technology from breakthrough innovation into widely adopted platforms across industries including robotics, simulation, design, manufacturing, healthcare, and gaming.

Key Responsibilities

Define and lead Haply’s product vision and long‑term roadmap

Translate deep technical capabilities into clear product strategy

Lead cross‑functional collaboration between engineering, design, and business teams

Drive product development from concept through launch and iteration

Build and lead a high‑performing product management and product design team

Establish product processes that support both deep R&D innovation and commercial product delivery

Identify new product opportunities across robotics, simulation, AI, and 3D interaction markets

Ensure alignment between product strategy, market opportunities, and company growth goals

Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a product leader who thrives in deep technology environments and has experience bringing complex technical systems to market.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of product leadership experience

Experience building products that combine hardware and software platforms

Strong systems thinking across mechanics, electronics, firmware, and software

Experience developing developer platforms, SDKs, or technical ecosystems

Track record of translating advanced R&D into successful commercial products

Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders

Experience scaling product organizations in a high‑growth technology company

Passion for building elegant products that solve complex technical problems

Preferred Experience

Robotics or automation systems

XR / spatial computing

Simulation or digital twin platforms

AI platforms or human‑in‑the‑loop systems

Haptics or advanced human‑machine interface technologies

Developer ecosystem platforms

Compensation
Competitive executive compensation includes:

Base salary: $200,000 – $275,000 CAD

Significant equity participation

Executive‑level incentive structure

Total compensation will vary based on experience and equity participation.

Location
Montreal, Canada (Hybrid preferred)

This role offers the opportunity to help define the future interface between humans and machines.