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Hardware NPI Program Manager

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United States , Bellevue, San Francisco

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175000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year
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Integrating complex sensing and computing systems into contemporary fashion & personal products requires a unique combination of technical expertise and program management acumen. As Hardware Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and influencing all aspects of hardware development, from concept to production.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and drive the end-to-end hardware development process, including system architecture, design, prototyping, testing, and transition to mass production
  • Collaborate with a variety of cross-functional teams (including world-class AI builders) to align on marketing & technical requirements, resolve integration challenges, and ensure project success
  • Manage external vendors and partners for component selection, prototyping, materials evaluation, and manufacturing, ensuring adherence to quality and schedule objectives
  • Own the program schedule and roadmap, balancing program schedule, budget, and development needs. Recommend schedule adjustments to accelerate development and take advantage of parallel paths when available
  • Own the program budget, including planning for development NRE, materials, and capex
  • and own the product’s unit economics, modeling COGS, logistics costs, and reverse costs to ensure gross and net margin targets are met
  • Identify and mitigate risks in hardware development, proactively addressing issues
  • To enable informed decisions, provide clear and concise communication to stakeholders, and deliver program updates, technical insights, and trade-off recommendations

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 7+ years of experience in hardware program management, ideally in consumer electronics
  • Demonstrated success in delivering hardware products from concept to mass production
  • Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have:

  • Advanced degrees are preferred, but not required
  • Experience with overseas manufacturing and supply chain coordination
  • Exposure to challenging, highly miniaturized wearables, IoT devices, or similar hardware ecosystems
  • Technical expertise in areas such as miniaturized cosmetic enclosures, low-power sensors, Bluetooth low-energy (BLE), and battery-optimized devices
  • Proficiency in Mandarin
What we offer:
  • 401k matching
  • 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Flexible spending account matching (medical FSA)

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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On-site work
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