Sr Manager, HW Engineering

Gigamon; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gigamon seeks a Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering in India to lead a high-performing hardware team and drive end-to-end development of advanced hardware solutions. You will shape the hardware roadmap, collaborate with software, product management, and operations, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

The role requires a strong background in hardware design, validation, and manufacturing, with 10+ years in the field and at least 3 years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of hardware engineering experience, including leadership roles.
• Proven track record delivering complex hardware products from concept to production.
• Deep understanding of hardware design, validation, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers with career development focus.
• Oversee end-to-end hardware development lifecycle: architecture, design, validation, and manufacturing release.
• Collaborate with software, product management, and operations to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, quality, and productivity.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and risk to ensure on-time delivery.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to maintain competitive edge.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

At Gigamon, our purpose is to protect the hybrid networks and data of the largest, most complex organizations on the planet. Certified as a Great Place to Work, we offer a deep observability pipeline that efficiently delivers network-derived intelligence to cloud, security, and observability tools. This helps our customers to eliminate security blind spots, optimize network traffic, and dramatically reduce tool cost and complexity, enabling them to better secure and manage their hybrid cloud infrastructure. Gigamon has served more than 4,000 customers worldwide, including over 80 percent of Fortune 100 enterprises, 9 of the 10 largest mobile network providers, and hundreds of governments and educational organizations.

As a Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering based in India and reporting to the Sr. Director, Hardware Engineering, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for the design, development, and delivery of advanced hardware solutions for Gigamon’s industry-leading products. You will drive technical excellence, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure projects are executed on time and within budget. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the hardware roadmap and supporting Gigamon’s mission to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative network visibility solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support.

• Oversee the end-to-end hardware development lifecycle, including architecture, design, validation, and release to manufacturing.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as software, product management, and operations to deliver integrated solutions.

• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, quality, and productivity.

• Manage project schedules, resource allocation, and risk mitigation to ensure successful and timely product delivery.

• Evaluate and implement new technologies and methodologies to maintain Gigamon’s competitive edge.

What you’ve done:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in hardware engineering, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or management role.

• Proven track record of delivering complex hardware products from concept through production.

• Deep understanding of hardware design, validation, and manufacturing processes.

• Experience working with global teams and managing projects in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

• Demonstrated ability to drive technical innovation and process improvements.

Who you are:

• A collaborative leader who inspires and empowers teams to achieve ambitious goals.

• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships across functions and geographies.

• Analytical and results-oriented, with a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

• Adaptable and resilient in the face of changing priorities and business needs.

• Committed to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous learning.

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