Staff Engineering Program Manager, Hardware

Hayden AI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to oversee the hardware product lifecycle from concept to deployment. The role demands strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams and expertise in hardware development and project management. Candidates should possess a solid technical background in engineering and a demonstrated history of launching successful hardware products. This position offers a chance to impact cutting-edge technology in transit systems.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in Engineering or Technical Program Management.
• Experience leading the launch of 3+ new hardware products.
• Strong technical background in hardware and computer vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development from concept to end-of-life.
• Manage program plans, risks, and timelines.
• Coordinate with teams for installation and support.

Skills

Project Management

Hardware Development

Cloud Development

Computer Vision

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

About Us

At Hayden AI, we are on a mission to harness the power of computer vision to transform the way transit systems and other government agencies address real-world challenges.

From bus lane and bus stop enforcement to transportation optimization technologies and beyond, our innovative mobile perception system empowers our clients to accelerate transit, enhance street safety, and drive toward a sustainable future.

What the job involves

Hayden AI is looking for a Senior Engineering Program Manager to own the full hardware product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life. This role will work across engineering, product management, business, and operations to plan and execute programs to deliver Hayden AI’s class leading perception platform. In this role they will lead a multi-disciplinary effort across electrical, mechanical, industrial, compliance, validation, manufacturing, and operations to meet product and business objectives

Responsibilities

• Own and drive new hardware development from concept through launch, production, deployment, and end of life

• Plan new hardware development articulating product requirements and expectations

• Lead cross-functional execution across electrical, mechanical, industrial design, compliance, validation, manufacturing, and operations

• Define and manage program plans, risks, and timelines with clear communication across stakeholders

• Drive critical validation and system-level performance testing for both hardware and features

• Coordinate with operations and customer teams for installation, service, and support

• Manage hardware field issues, escalations, and continuous improvement

• Oversee hardware product documentation and manage and coordinate hardware compliance

Qualifications

• B.S. in an engineering discipline.

• 7-10+ years experience in Engineering Program Management or Technical Program Management.

• Experience leading the development and launch of at least 3 new hardware products into production.

• Strong technical background in hardware, device software, cloud development, and computer vision, with a solid understanding of engineering principles, processes, and best practices.

• Experience working closely with multidisciplinary technical teams to drive fast paced delivery of critical products and functionality.

• Deep knowledge of tools and techniques for managing complex product development through its entire lifecycle.

• Experience delivering innovative technologies to government agencies is a plus.