Engineering Program Manager (Hardware Sensing)

TL;DR

Engineering Program Manager (Hardware Sensing): Drive hardware and firmware implementation of cutting-edge health-focused sensing technologies with an accent on system integration, NPI builds, and cross-functional execution. Focus on coordinating complex programs across hardware, firmware, software, science, and design from concept to launch, managing vendors, and validating end-to-end sensing performance.

Hybrid in San Francisco, California. Up to 25% global travel required. Recruiter determines salary zone based on US location. Not considering candidates residing in AK, AR, DE, IA, MS, MO, NE, OK, RI, SD, WV, WI.

Region 1 $198,050 - $233,000; Region 2 $180,200 - $212,000; Region 3 $169,150 - $199,000

Company

Award-winning health tech company providing insights on readiness, activity, and sleep via hirify.global Ring and app to millions worldwide.

What you will do

• Drive hardware, firmware planning, execution, and cross-functional integration for complex health sensing features from concept to launch.
• Coordinate system-level integration and test plans to validate end-to-end sensing behavior and ensure HW/FW readiness.
• Partner with product managers to translate requirements into HW/FW scope, surface tradeoffs, and align priorities.
• Build schedules, manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and clear roadblocks across engineering teams.
• Support NPI build planning and execution for sensing components.
• Communicate progress to executives and manage key external vendors for sensor development and manufacturing.
• Own HW/FW and system integration testing standards for reliable sensing performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years driving hardware and firmware programs through full product lifecycle, including integration with software and manufacturing.
• Proven track record shipping products with sensing components (consumer electronics/health tech preferred).
• Strong technical depth in EE, ME, firmware; able to drive architecture and tradeoffs.
• Expertise in NPI, prototyping, validation, scalable production, and Agile software development.
• Experience collaborating with research, science, and design teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management.
• Advanced proficiency in PM tools (Linear, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).
• Thrives in ambiguity, fast-paced environments, and global cross-timezone programs.

Nice to have

• Experience with regulated medical devices (ISO 13485, FDA).
• Knowledge of advanced health sensors and ultra-low-power development.
• Experience with global manufacturing and supply chains.

Culture & Benefits

• Quickly growing company focused on healthy lifestyles and empowering team members.
• Support for best work in and out of office, living core values.
• Global community and collaborative environment across disciplines.