Head of Hardware

Agtonomy; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA

Medical, dental and vision coverage (

Commuter benefits

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401k plan

Stock options

Job summary

Agtonomy is seeking a Head of Hardware to lead our hardware organization across electrical, mechanical and systems engineering in San Francisco. You will own the hardware vision, strategy and execution roadmap, aligning with company goals and accelerating product delivery.

You will build and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, partner with software, product, operations, test and supply chain leaders, and oversee the full lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring cost,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering (or related field) with Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
• 10+ years of hardware engineering experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Experience bringing hardware products to market.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality standards in hardware development.
• Experience scaling manufacturing operations and executing new product introductions.
• Experience working with OEMs in automotive, industrial or consumer electronics.
• Experience designing hardware for software-defined vehicles.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and safety standards for autonomy and global operations.
• Experience building AI-enabled products for the physical world.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the hardware organization across electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering.
• Define and drive the hardware vision, strategy and execution roadmap in alignment with company goals.
• Build, lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team across engineering disciplines.
• Partner with software, product, operations, test and supply chain leaders for seamless integration.
• Oversee full product lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring performance, cost, reliability and manufacturability.
• Represent the company in technical discussions with partners, regulators and industry bodies.
• Manage relationships with engineering leaders at OEMs including integration planning, supply chain and ramp.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Manufacturing scaling

OEM partnerships

AI-enabled hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. preferred

Job description

• As Head of Hardware, you’ll lead and grow the hardware organization, spanning electrical, mechanical and systems engineering
• Our hardware products are designed to be OEM factory-fit solutions, so you’ll also be managing outwards and building strong relationships with our tier 1 equipment partners
• Define and drive the hardware vision, strategy and execution roadmap in alignment with overall company goals
• Build, lead and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary team across electrical, mechanical and systems engineering
• Partner closely with software, product, operations, test and supply chain leaders to ensure seamless integration across disciplines
• Oversee full product lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring designs meet performance, cost, reliability and manufacturability requirements
• Represent the company in technical discussions with partners, regulators and industry bodies
• Manage relationships with engineering leaders at our partner OEMs including strategic integration planning, supply chain and manufacturing ramp

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for the employee (dependents is additional)
• Commuter benefits
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401k plan
• Stock options

We’re looking for someone who combines technical excellence with strong leadership abilities and strategic thinkingThe ideal candidate will be excited about building both great products and great teams, with a passion for building for the physical worldBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; Master's or Ph.D. preferredEntrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels10+ years of experience in hardware engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing a teamProven track record of successfully bringing hardware products to marketExperience with regulatory compliance and quality standards in hardware developmentDemonstrated experience scaling manufacturing operations, operationalizing new product introductions, and commercializing hardware products at a previous companyExperience working with OEMs in automotive, industrial or consumer electronicsExperience designing hardware solutions that enable software-defined vehiclesFamiliarity with regulatory requirements and safety standards relevant to autonomy and global operationsExperience building AI-enabled products for the physical world