Senior Hardware TPM: Edge AI & NPI Leadership

haydenai; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayden AI is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead hardware programs within a fast-moving team focused on edge AI and autonomous perception systems. You will shape hardware requirements, drive NPI programs from EVT to MP, and partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

The role requires extensive experience in hardware program management, cross-functional governance, and a track record of bringing multi-disciplinary hardware products to

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Hardware TPM or Engineering Program Management
• Led 5+ multi-disciplinary hardware products from 0-to-1 through production
• Deep knowledge of NPI lifecycle (EVT, DVT, PVT, MP), phase gate governance, and CM/supplier management
• Experience with hardware reliability, regulatory compliance (FCC, CE), and supply chain risk
• Strong technical foundation in embedded systems, hardware/software integration, or computer vision systems

Responsibilities

• Strategic Execution: Drive end-to-end delivery of enterprise engineering programs, bridging executive business goals and technical execution.
• Edge AI & On-Vehicle Systems: Partner with Perception and Platform engineering to ensure hardware programs account for the full edge inference stack.
• Advanced R&D & Technology Incubation: Drive early-stage R&D efforts, including PoCs and evaluation of next-generation components, shaping roadmaps.
• Phase Gate & Milestone Governance: Define and enforce phase gate reviews and program milestones across hardware lifecycle.
• NPI Lifecycle & Manufacturing: Drive the end-to-end NPI process (EVT, DVT, PVT) and oversee vendor delivery for mass production.
• Requirements & Scope Definition: Translate field feedback and regulatory requirements into clear hardware requirements before design begins

Skills

Hardware TPM

Program management

NPI lifecycle

Embedded systems

Regulatory compliance

Supply chain risk

Computer vision systems

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in engineering

Job description

Hayden AI is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead hardware programs within a fast-moving team focused on edge AI and autonomous perception systems. You will shape hardware requirements, drive NPI programs from EVT to MP, and partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

The role requires extensive experience in hardware program management, cross-functional governance, and a track record of bringing multi-disciplinary hardware products to