Engineering Program Manager, Hardware Sensing

About the Role Oura Health Inc. is looking for an Engineering Program Manager focused on Hardware Sensing. This hybrid position is based in San Francisco, California. The role centers on guiding cross-functional teams as they develop and deliver new hardware sensing technologies. Success depends on clear coordination, strong project oversight, and attention to both timelines and quality. What You Will Do Manage hardware sensing projects from planning through execution. Work closely with engineering teams to clarify technical requirements and ensure deliverables meet expectations. Keep stakeholders informed and aligned by facilitating regular communication and updates. Spot risks early and put plans in place to reduce or avoid them. Location This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, California.

Role overview The Hardware Program Manager at meter leads complex hardware initiatives from initial planning through final delivery. This position ensures each project phase aligns with company objectives and remains on schedule. The role is based in San Francisco. What you will do Work closely with teams across disciplines to guide hardware products from concept to launch Manage project plans, set timelines, and track deliverables Monitor project progress and make adjustments to keep deadlines on track Contribute to the development of hardware solutions that enhance meter’s product offerings Location This role requires working onsite in San Francisco.

Join our dynamic team at Fortune Brands Innovations as a Senior Hardware Program Manager. In this pivotal role, you will lead and manage hardware projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving initiatives that enhance product performance and user satisfaction.

Impulse, based in San Francisco, brings together engineers, designers, and innovators to build high-performance products for whole-home electrification. The team focuses on making sustainable home choices both practical and attractive, aiming for solutions that last without compromise. Role overview The Hardware System Technical Program Manager guides complex hardware systems from initial concept through production and launch. This role sits at the center of the hardware product lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration of systems into Impulse’s products. What you will do Lead cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Firmware Engineers, through every stage of hardware development Coordinate efforts with Product Management, Finance, Tech Operations, Marketing, and company leadership Drive hardware program execution, keeping projects aligned with business objectives and timelines Manage collaboration with joint development partners and internal stakeholders Location This position is based in San Francisco.

Waymo is at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, aspiring to become the most trusted driver globally. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has dedicated itself to developing the Waymo Driver – recognized as The World’s Most Experienced Driver™. Our mission is to enhance mobility access and significantly reduce the number of lives lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver is the backbone of our fully autonomous ride-hailing service, having completed over ten million rider-only trips, with more than 100 million miles driven autonomously on public roads and tens of billions simulated across 15+ U.S. states.Our Systems Engineering team is a dynamic group that integrates software and hardware systems in innovative ways. We set the highest performance standards to ensure our vehicles operate seamlessly and prioritize passenger safety. We are in search of passionate individuals who excel in teamwork and are driven to achieve impactful results.This position follows a hybrid work model, reporting to a Systems Engineering Manager.

Join Sesame as a Sensing Systems Engineer, where you will play a critical role in the development and optimization of sensor systems that drive innovation in our products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, prototype, and test advanced sensing solutions. Your expertise will help us enhance our offerings and ensure they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

About Redwood MaterialsRedwood Materials is revolutionizing the global battery supply chain by integrating recovery, reuse, and recycling to keep essential minerals in circulation and facilitate the energy transition. Established in 2017, we are pioneering low-cost, large-scale energy storage solutions and manufacturing battery materials domestically for the first time, utilizing existing batteries.Role OverviewWe are in search of a Hardware Technical Program Manager (TPM) to spearhead the development, testing, and manufacturing of sophisticated box-level electronic assemblies. You will be responsible for program execution from concept through production, ensuring seamless coordination across hardware engineering, validation, supply chain, and operations. This role focuses on guaranteeing that our hardware — including circuit boards, flex assemblies, enclosures, connectors, and integrated box builds — meets reliability standards, undergoes rigorous testing, and is scalable for production.

Role Overview Block, Inc. is looking for a Reliability Program Manager focused on hardware solutions in the Bay Area, CA. This role guides efforts to improve the reliability and performance of hardware products. The position works closely with teams across the company to spot and address risks, helping Block deliver products that meet high standards for quality and durability.

Role Overview OpenAI is seeking a Senior Legal Program Manager focused on Hardware Compliance to join the team in San Francisco. This position leads compliance efforts for hardware projects, working closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines. The role centers on maintaining regulatory standards and guiding hardware initiatives through complex compliance requirements. What You Will Do Drive hardware compliance programs from planning through execution Work alongside engineering, legal, and product teams to interpret and apply regulatory guidelines Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations affecting hardware products Shape and refine compliance strategies as technology and requirements evolve Impact This role helps define how OpenAI approaches hardware compliance, supporting the development of products that meet legal and regulatory expectations. The Senior Legal Program Manager’s expertise ensures that hardware projects are built with compliance in mind from the start.

Join Our Innovative TeamAt OpenAI, our Consumer Products Research team is at the forefront of shaping the future of computing. We delve into cutting-edge modalities, interaction patterns, and system behaviors, engineering them into robust prototypes. The Neosensing team operates at the confluence of sensing technologies, edge algorithms, and systems engineering. We develop comprehensive software solutions that transform novel signals into reliable capabilities, including collection tools, integration protocols, and stable on-device loops that perform reliably in dynamic environments. We are passionate about software excellence and rapid iteration, emphasizing clean interfaces, debuggability, observability, and high performance even under strict device constraints.Your ContributionAs a Software Engineer in our Consumer Products Research team, you will bridge the gap between algorithm development and implementable systems. Collaborating closely with algorithm engineers, you will convert prototypes into robust interfaces, dependable data pipelines, and optimized on-device solutions, with a sharp focus on performance, observability, and resilience against real-world challenges.This role prioritizes software development, seeking a candidate who is passionate about writing high-quality code, takes pride in engineering craftsmanship, and is willing to dive deep into algorithmic intricacies to ensure seamless end-to-end functionality.Work EnvironmentThis position is based in San Francisco, CA, and follows a hybrid work model with four days in the office each week. Relocation assistance is available for new hires.Key Responsibilities:Develop and deploy pioneering production software for sensing algorithms, transforming algorithm prototypes into reliable end-to-end systems.Manage and enhance critical components of the Python shipping pipeline, including integration surfaces, evaluation hooks, and performance quality safeguards.Create embedded and on-device software within an RTOS environment (e.g., Zephyr) and implement models across various device runtimes and hardware accelerators.Refine real-time on-device perception loops (e.g., detection/tracking pipelines) to ensure stability, low latency, and efficient use of power and memory.Design and develop data collection and instrumentation tools that facilitate the introduction of new sensing modalities and expedite the process from prototype to dataset to model to device.Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in algorithms, human data, and firmware/hardware to debug, profile, and enhance systems against real-world variability.

About the TeamDoorDash Labs operates as an innovative arm within DoorDash, dedicated to pioneering cutting-edge autonomous delivery robots and various automation solutions integral to our delivery platform. If you are passionate about leveraging AI and robotics to enhance services used by millions, we invite you to join us!About the RoleAs the Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (Hardware) at DoorDash Labs, you will be pivotal in driving advancements within our robotics hardware team and across all of DoorDash Labs, enhancing last-mile deliveries through automation.This position requires a minimum of two days of onsite presence at one of our hardware labs located in San Francisco or Oakland, reporting directly to the Lead of our Technical Program Management team.Your Excitement for This Opportunity Will Shine Through as You…Contribute to the thrilling development and manufacturing of autonomous delivery robots.Collaborate daily with our robotics hardware, software, autonomy, and operations teams to tackle complex challenges in autonomous vehicle technology.Lead and manage the development, testing, validation, and production of both current and future generations of mechanical, electrical, and electronic robotics hardware.Guide hardware projects from initial product requirements or engineering concepts to deployment on public roads.Engage with leaders and engineers across Hardware, Software, Firmware, Controls, Autonomy, and Operations to plan, track progress, address challenges, and resolve issues.Utilize your expertise in both hardware and software/firmware integration.Oversee vendor relationships, both domestically and internationally, for prototyping and mass production.We Are Excited About You Because You Possess…A B.S., M.S., or PhD in engineering, such as robotics, mechanical, electrical, or computer science.Over 8 years of industry experience in engineering and program management.Proven experience in software and hardware development processes.A track record of successfully managing complex hardware projects.

About the TeamDoorDash Labs, founded in 2018, functions as the innovation powerhouse of DoorDash, dedicating efforts to the advancement of automation and robotics solutions aimed at refining last-mile logistics. Our mission is to develop technologies that bolster and enhance human networks, ultimately improving efficiency for Dashers, merchants, and consumers alike. We are fiercely committed to driving business impact and consist of a highly experienced team comprised of former innovators from various robotics sectors. As of 2025, DoorDash has successfully completed 10 billion deliveries, and we are focused on achieving the next 10 billion even more effectively.About the RoleIn your capacity as a Technical Program Manager for Hardware New Product Introduction (NPI), you will spearhead execution across cross-functional teams, including mechanical design, embedded systems, controls, and manufacturing operations. This role demands high ownership and is mission-critical, offering visibility throughout the complete hardware product lifecycle—from prototype to scaled deployment.You will oversee the introduction of intricate robotic systems into production, establish and uphold strict development and manufacturing milestones, and ensure smooth collaboration among internal engineering teams and external supply chain partners.This opportunity is perfect for a TPM who possesses deep technical fluency, thrives in uncertain environments, and boasts a proven history of successfully delivering high-stakes, multidisciplinary hardware projects.You will be excited about this opportunity because you will…Take ownership and drive intricate hardware and autonomy programs from concept to production, involving cross-functional coordination across mechanical, electrical, GNC, and firmware systems.Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, managing build plans, integration milestones, and transitions to contract manufacturing.Act as the central point for coordinating design, manufacturing, validation, and supplier execution across multiple internal and external teams.Define and monitor program timelines, critical paths, and risk mitigation strategies across all technical disciplines.Collaborate with engineering leads to ensure technical decisions are in line with scheduling and manufacturing constraints.

Who We AreSamsara (NYSE: IOT) is at the forefront of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a transformative platform that empowers businesses reliant on physical operations to tap into Internet of Things (IoT) data. Our aim is to provide actionable insights that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability across vital industries such as agriculture, construction, transportation, and manufacturing. By digitally transforming these sectors, which represent over 40% of global GDP, we are contributing to a more efficient and sustainable economy.Joining Samsara means being part of a team that is defining the future of physical operations. You will engage in cutting-edge solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, and Equipment Monitoring, within a supportive environment that fosters innovation and long-term impact.About the Role:We are seeking a Senior Hardware Systems Engineer to enhance our rapidly expanding product line. Your primary responsibility will involve leading the electrical engineering components of product architecture and design, grounded in comprehensive feasibility, design, and cost analyses. This encompasses critical aspects such as component selection, thermal management, and antenna design. You will leverage extensive telemetry and direct customer insights to inform and refine our product designs. Collaborating closely with Product Management, Firmware, and Hardware leadership, you will influence key engineering decisions while mentoring fellow engineers. The role will also require interaction with our US and Taiwan EE teams, as well as our Supply Chain and laboratory resources, to achieve our project goals effectively.This role is hybrid, requiring you to be in our San Francisco, CA office three days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Travel may be necessary up to 25% of the time, and proximity to an international airport is essential. We offer relocation assistance for this position and welcome candidates from across the U.S. who are willing to relocate to the Bay Area.

At Oura, our mission is to empower individuals to unlock their inner potential. Our award-winning products provide our global community with insightful knowledge about their readiness, activity, and sleep quality through the use of the Oura Ring and its connected app. We have positively impacted millions by offering daily insights and actionable steps to inspire healthier lifestyles.Empowering the world begins with embracing our core values and empowering our team. As a rapidly growing company dedicated to enhancing lives, we ensure that our team members are equipped to perform their best work, both professionally and personally.We are looking for a skilled Senior Hardware Operations Program Manager to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) Supply Chain team and help us deliver top-tier hardware products to our community.This role demands effective collaboration with our supply chain team, engineering, and various cross-functional teams, including contract manufacturers and suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to synthesize large volumes of information into clear, actionable tasks, driving them to completion in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.This is a US Hybrid position; candidates must reside in the San Francisco Bay area and be available to work in the office three days a week.

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, our Hardware organization is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge silicon and system-level solutions tailored for the specific demands of advanced AI workloads. Our team is dedicated to creating the next generation of AI-native silicon, collaborating closely with software and research partners to co-design hardware that is seamlessly integrated with AI models. We not only deliver production-grade silicon for OpenAI’s supercomputing infrastructure but also innovate custom design tools and methodologies that drive acceleration and optimization specific to AI.About This RoleAs a member of our hardware optimization and co-design team, you will play a crucial role in co-designing future hardware from various vendors, focusing on programmability and high performance. You will partner with our kernel, compiler, and machine learning engineers to comprehend their distinct requirements concerning ML techniques, algorithms, numerical approximations, programming expressivity, and compiler optimizations. Your advocacy for these constraints will help shape and influence future hardware architectures aimed at efficient training and inference for our models. If you are passionate about efficiently distributing large language models across devices, optimizing system-wide networking bottlenecks, and customizing the compute pipeline and memory hierarchy of hardware platforms while simulating workloads at various abstraction levels, then this opportunity is perfect for you!This position is based in San Francisco, CA, utilizing a hybrid work model of three days in the office each week, with relocation assistance available for new hires.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate on the co-design of future hardware focusing on programmability and performance with hardware vendors.Support hardware vendors in developing optimal kernels and integrating support within our compiler.Generate performance estimates for critical kernels across diverse hardware configurations, influencing decisions regarding compute core and memory hierarchy features.Create system performance models at various abstraction levels and conduct analyses to guide decisions on scaling and front-end networking.Engage with machine learning engineers, kernel engineers, and compiler developers to align on high-performance accelerator needs.Facilitate communication and coordination with internal and external partners.Shape the roadmap for hardware partners to optimize their products for our AI capabilities.

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, our Hardware team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge silicon and comprehensive system solutions tailored to the specific needs of advanced AI workloads. We pride ourselves on crafting the next generation of AI-native silicon, collaborating closely with software engineers and research teams to ensure our hardware is seamlessly integrated with AI models. Our mission extends beyond creating production-grade silicon for OpenAI’s supercomputing infrastructure; we also innovate custom design tools and methodologies that spark innovation and enable hardware specifically optimized for AI.About the RoleAs a Software Engineer on the Scaling team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing the foundational stack that manages computation and data flow across OpenAI’s supercomputing clusters. Your responsibilities will include crafting high-performance runtimes, developing custom kernels, enhancing compiler infrastructure, and building scalable simulation systems to validate and optimize distributed training workloads.This position requires you to work at the intersection of systems programming, machine learning infrastructure, and high-performance computing, where you will create intuitive developer APIs alongside highly efficient runtime systems. You will balance usability and introspection with the imperative for stability and performance across our dynamic hardware landscape.This role is based in San Francisco, CA, featuring a hybrid work model (three days in-office per week). Relocation assistance is provided.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement APIs and runtime components to efficiently manage computation and data movement for diverse ML workloads.Enhance compiler infrastructure by developing optimizations and compiler passes to accommodate evolving hardware advancements.Engineer and refine compute and data kernels, ensuring precision, high performance, and compatibility across simulation and production settings.Analyze and optimize system bottlenecks, focusing on I/O, memory hierarchy, and interconnects at both local and distributed scales.Create simulation infrastructure to validate runtime behaviors, test modifications to the training stack, and support the early development of hardware and systems.Quickly deploy updates to runtime and compiler across new supercomputing builds in close collaboration with hardware and research teams.Work across a varied tech stack, primarily utilizing Rust and Python, with a chance to influence architectural decisions within the training framework.

About GridwareGridware is an innovative technology firm headquartered in San Francisco, committed to safeguarding and enhancing the reliability of the electrical grid. We have pioneered a revolutionary approach to grid management known as Active Grid Response (AGR), which meticulously monitors the electrical, physical, and environmental factors influencing grid safety and reliability. Our state-of-the-art AGR platform leverages high-precision sensors to identify potential issues at an early stage, facilitating proactive maintenance and fault resolution. This holistic strategy is designed to bolster safety, minimize outages, and ensure optimal grid performance. We are proud to be supported by prominent climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. To learn more, visit www.Gridware.io.About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer to lead reliability testing, analysis, and lifetime modeling of various outdoor electronic assemblies. This pivotal role will concentrate on the electronic components of our products, collaborating closely with our mechanical-focused Reliability Engineer and engaging with the broader hardware and cross-functional teams.

Company OverviewEcho Neurotechnologies is a pioneering startup specializing in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation through state-of-the-art hardware engineering and artificial intelligence solutions. Our goal is to create transformative technologies that empower individuals with disabilities, enhancing their autonomy and overall quality of life.Team CultureBecome a part of our dedicated team of passionate and skilled professionals. In our dynamic early-stage environment, you will have the chance to influence key decisions that will have lasting impacts. We prioritize continuous learning and development, promoting cross-functional collaboration where your input is essential to our collective success.Role OverviewWe are on the lookout for a seasoned Senior Hardware Test Engineer to validate our custom Echo hardware systems. In this role, you will lead the testing processes for our specialized hardware devices and subsystems while developing and implementing custom test systems.Primary ResponsibilitiesConduct in-house design verification testsCoordinate testing with external laboratoriesCollaborate with the engineering team to create tailored testing solutionsWork alongside design engineers to characterize unique hardwarePrepare tests for vendor transfer

About Multiply LabsMultiply Labs is an innovative startup located in San Francisco, California, backed by renowned investors in technology and life sciences such as Casdin Capital, Lux Capital, and Y Combinator. Our goal is to develop the world's leading robotic systems and utilize them to make groundbreaking life-saving therapies accessible to everyone.We are transforming the manufacturing process of cell therapies through the creation of advanced robotic systems that automate and scale the production of these crucial treatments. Our cutting-edge robots enable biopharma companies to produce cell therapies efficiently without overhauling their existing processes, thus minimizing regulatory hurdles and risks. Unlike traditional methods that are labor-intensive and costly (often exceeding $1M per patient), our robotic solutions aim to make these vital treatments more affordable and reachable for those who need them.To discover more and view our robots in action, please visit www.multiplylabs.com and follow us on LinkedIn.Position OverviewWe are looking for a dedicated Hardware Reliability Engineer to become an essential part of Multiply Labs’ Reliability Engineering team. As a founding member, you will collaborate closely with the Hardware Product and Systems Integration teams to enhance our designs throughout the entire development lifecycle, from initial prototypes to fully deployed GMP production systems. Your contributions will directly support the delivery of life-saving therapies by ensuring our robots operate seamlessly within the high-stakes biotech environment.

Join our client, a pioneering company that specializes in the development of advanced connected hardware-software systems. These innovative solutions provide real-time insights into physical infrastructure through distributed wireless sensing platforms.Their cutting-edge technology integrates modular sensor hardware, ruggedized computing systems, and wireless mesh networking to empower organizations to effectively monitor and engage with physical assets in diverse industrial and operational settings.We are seeking a dynamic Lead Mechanical Engineer to spearhead the design and deployment of modular sensor products and compute platforms used in extensive wireless sensing systems. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate across various teams—including product management, electrical engineering, firmware, and manufacturing—to architect and develop mechanical systems that facilitate mesh networking of sensors in challenging real-world environments. Additionally, you will be responsible for designing actuator systems that seamlessly integrate within these sensing networks.