System Test Engineering Manager

Wipro; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off and leave options

Job summary

Wipro is seeking a Senior Hardware Program Manager in Santa Clara, CA to lead a large engineering team across U.S. sites.

You will own the full people lifecycle, hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and career development while driving high-performance culture. Responsibilities include overseeing long-term hardware programs, managing schedules and resources, and ensuring executive visibility through governance and reporting.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years directly managing teams of 20+ (30–50 preferred).
• Proven success hiring, developing, and retaining top U.S. engineering talent.
• Excellent English communication skills with inter-personal skills.
• Experience leading across U.S. sites and time zones; comfort with matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 30–50 engineers and program managers across U.S. sites.
• Own the full people lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, performance, career development, and succession planning.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture grounded in accountability and collaboration.
• Oversee long-term hardware programs: timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resourcing.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks through structured prioritization.
• Ensure executive visibility through clear governance and reporting cadence.

Skills

People leadership

Communication skills

Cross-site coordination

VLSI Board Design

Education

B.Sc. in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

VLSI Tools

Job description

• B.Sc. in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years directly managing teams of 20+ (30–50 preferred)
• Proven success hiring, developing, and retaining top U.S. engineering talent
• Excellent English communication skills with inter-personal skills
• Experience leading across U.S. sites and time zones; comfort with matrixed organizations

Job Description

• B.Sc. in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years directly managing teams of 20+ (30–50 preferred)
• Proven success hiring, developing, and retaining top U.S. engineering talent
• Excellent English communication skills with inter-personal skills
• Experience leading across U.S. sites and time zones; comfort with matrixed organizations

People Management (Primary Focus)

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 30–50 engineers and program managers across U.S. sites
• Own the full people lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, performance, career development, and succession planning
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture grounded in accountability and collaboration

Hardware Program Execution

• Oversee long-term hardware programs: timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resourcing
• Anticipate and mitigate risks through structured prioritization
• Ensure executive visibility through clear governance and reporting cadence

Mandatory Skills: VLSI Board Design.

Experience: 8-10 Years.

The expected compensation for this role ranges from $100,000 to $180,000.

Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience.

Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including

• full range of medical and dental benefits options
• disability insurance
• paid time off (inclusive of sick leave)
• other paid and unpaid leave options

Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.

Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.

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