Staff Engineering Program Manager, Hardware

Hayden AI

San Francisco, CA, US
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Function: Engineering Hardware
  • Post Date: 06/27/2025
  • Website: www.hayden.ai
  • Company Address: 460 Bryant St, San Francisco, California 94107, US

About Hayden AI

We deliver leading edge technology that powers safer, smarter, and more sustainable communities.

Job Description

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.

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