Technical Program Manager (AR/Smart Glasses)

TL;DR

Technical Program Manager (AR/Smart Glasses): Leading the end-to-end development, validation, and execution of display algorithms for AR/Smart Glasses products with an accent on cross-functional coordination between hardware, software, and optics teams. Focus on managing complex validation milestones, hardware dependencies, and risk mitigation to ensure image quality requirements are met on real hardware.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Redmond, Washington (Hybrid)

Salary: $73–$78/hour

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions with a vast network of professionals across the U.S. and Canada.

What you will do

• Define and execute end-to-end validation milestones for algorithm models, hardware testing, and prototype software.
• Drive alignment across display hardware, testing, software, and architecture workstreams.
• Manage hardware allocation and device availability to ensure validation timelines are met.
• Maintain a living risk register and implement mitigation plans for program roadblocks.
• Communicate program status, validation results, and risk summaries to engineering leadership.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a technical program manager in hardware/software co-development.
• 3+ years of experience in display technology, image processing, or electro-optical systems.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-workstream programs with significant hardware dependencies.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decision-making.
• Ability to operate autonomously in fast-paced, ambiguous development environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with display compensation algorithms and image quality pipelines.
• Familiarity with display technology testing methodologies.
• Experience managing 0-to-1 consumer device programs from prototype to mass production.
• Knowledge of AR/VR/XR display systems and near-eye display architectures.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K contributions provided for eligible consultants.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave included.
• Opportunity to work with world-class display and optics engineering teams.