18h ago

Sr. Director, Hardware Engineering

Redwood City, CA

$270k-$290k / year

full-timelead Hybrid

πŸ›  Tech Stack

πŸ’Ό About This Role

You'll lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers, overseeing the design and development of complex robotics systems. You'll drive strategic planning and execution of the robotics roadmap, ensuring structured problem-solving and operational excellence. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership to transform ideas into real-world products.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Lead, mentor, and develop an international team of hardware engineers.
  • Provide technical guidance on design, development, and validation of hardware systems.
  • Drive long-term strategic planning and roadmapping for robotics hardware.
  • Develop and manage the department’s budget and project plans.

πŸ“‹ Requirements

  • 10+ years in electrical engineering with 5+ years in leadership managing teams of 15+ engineers.
  • Proven track record of shipping motion robotics or similar mechatronic systems.
  • Expertise in designing complex electromechanical systems with precision motion control.
  • Experience bringing products from concept to market in robotics or autonomous systems.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Background in PCB design and embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with power systems and motor control.
  • Expertise in mechatronics integrating electrical, mechanical, and software components.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • πŸ’° Competitive base salary ($270K-$290K).
  • πŸ“ˆ Equity offered.
  • πŸ”¬ Work at cutting edge of robotics technology.
  • πŸ† Lead a talented team in a company that values creativity and ownership.
  • πŸš€ Shape the future of robotics with full ownership of hardware strategy.

πŸ“¨ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks Β· AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter ScreenΒ· 30 min
  2. 2Hiring Manager InterviewΒ· 60 min
  3. 3Technical InterviewΒ· 60 min
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