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Oculus·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

Senior
May 2026

Summary

Short product design question for a PM role at Oculus. Just the one prompt, no behavioral rounds mentioned.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

How would you improve the Oculus Go?

Product Sense & IdeationProduct StrategyRoadmap Prioritization
Author's notes

You have to resist the urge to just list features.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the goal of improving Oculus Go—whether it's to increase adoption, retention, or engagement—and then segment users to identify pain points. Prioritize improvements using a framework like RICE, focusing on high-impact, low-effort changes that align with Oculus's strategic goals.

Pro tip: Acknowledge Oculus Go's position as a entry-level, media-focused device and avoid suggesting features that would cannibalize Quest or require significant hardware changes. Instead, focus on software and content improvements that enhance its core value proposition.

1. Clarify Objective

Ask clarifying questions to understand the primary goal (e.g., increase sales, improve retention) and any constraints (budget, timeline).

2. User Segmentation

Identify key user segments (e.g., casual viewers, gamers, enterprise) and their specific needs and pain points with the current device.

3. Identify Pain Points

List major issues based on user feedback, reviews, and market data, such as limited content, discomfort, or lack of social features.

4. Brainstorm Solutions

Generate potential improvements for each pain point, focusing on software updates, content partnerships, and minor hardware tweaks.

5. Prioritize and Recommend

Use a prioritization framework (e.g., RICE) to rank ideas, then present a concise roadmap with rationale, considering effort, impact, and strategic fit.

Key Points to Mention

  • Oculus Go's positioning as a budget-friendly, media consumption device
  • User feedback on comfort, display quality, and content library
  • Opportunities for software enhancements like improved UI, social features, or streaming apps
  • Potential content partnerships (e.g., Netflix, YouTube) to drive engagement
  • Prioritization using RICE or similar framework to balance quick wins and long-term bets
  • Avoiding features that overlap with Quest to prevent cannibalization

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