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Staff Engineering Program Manager, Hardware

Hayden AISan Francisco OfficeOnsite

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.

Compensation Range: $193K - $227K

Life at Hayden AI

California-based Hayden AI Technologies, Inc. has developed an artificial intelligence-powered data collection platform for smart and safe cities to make their traffic flow faster and far more efficiently. The company is partnering with the world's most innovative cities to deploy its vision-based mobile solution in a city's fleet of vehicles to collect real-time data for the enforcement of traffic laws and other data services.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity- Opportunities for learning and development from a highly diverse peer group- Commitment to equal opportunity employer without discrimination based on protected statuses- Endless Learning and Development Opportunities- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)- 401(k) with company matching- Passionate about innovation in complex device development- Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment

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