Technical Program Manager (Consumer Electronics)

TL;DR

Technical Program Manager (Consumer Electronics): Driving consumer electronic device programs from concept to delivery with an accent on system engineering project management and hardware scheduling. Focus on interdisciplinary integration of electrical, mechanical, and software components to ensure seamless product delivery.

Location: Must be based in Palo Alto, CA (office 4+ days per week)

Salary: $190,000–$284,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a technology company focusing on visual communication and augmented reality through products like Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles.

What you will do

• Drive consumer electronics programs from concept to delivery as a system engineering project manager.
• Create and manage hardware project schedules aligned with technical challenges and business needs.
• Collaborate across hardware/software engineering, product management, and operations teams.
• Plan milestones, anticipate setbacks, and develop contingency plans.
• Execute product specifications and test plans while driving production best practices.
• Develop and manage business relationships with external partners and vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in electrical, mechanical, or hardware project management at a tech or consumer electronics company.
• Expertise in schedule creation and management for hardware products.
• Ability to design experiments (DOE) and manage hardware build configurations.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%, including international travel.

Nice to have

• Proven track record of interdisciplinary system integration of electrical, mechanical, and software components.
• Experience with project/issue tracking and version control software.
• Experience driving complex programs in a fast-paced consumer electronics environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage and emotional/mental health support programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Compensation packages including equity in the form of RSUs.
• Collaborative "default together" office environment to reinforce values and culture.