Hayden AI Technologies

Principal Technical Program Manager, Hardware

Hayden AI Technologies • $150K — $180K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. in an engineering discipline
  • 10+ years in Technical Program Management or Engineering Program Management
  • Led development and launch of at least 3 products
  • Strong understanding of hardware, device software, cloud development, and computer vision
  • Experience with multidisciplinary teams for fast-paced delivery
  • Knowledge of product development management tools and techniques

Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate end-to-end delivery of cross-functional engineering programs
  • Manage releases across AI, firmware, cloud, and hardware domains
  • Establish scalable systems for full product lifecycle management
  • Design planning processes to support growth and complexity
  • Align program execution with business priorities across teams
  • Drive cross-functional planning to ensure strategy alignment
  • Improve forecasting accuracy and organizational transparency

Benefits

  • Innovative work environment focused on advanced technology
  • Opportunities to lead impactful projects with real-world applications
  • Collaborative culture with a focus on team dynamics
  • Support for professional growth and development
  • Contributions towards sustainable transit solutions
Full Job Description
What the job involves

The Principal Technical Program Manager will lead the development and execution of a portfolio of hardware programs. This role will collaborate with leaders across Hayden in highly ambiguous conditions to drive strategy into roadmaps and plans that deliver critical work on time and at high quality. They will set the standard for program excellence across the entire product lifecycle and drive systemic improvements across the company.

Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Execution: Drive end-to-end delivery of enterprise engineering programs, bridging executive business goals and technical execution.
  • Edge AI & On-Vehicle Systems: Partner with Perception and Platform engineering to ensure hardware programs account for the full edge inference stack - thermal envelope, compute constraints, sensor integration, and field serviceability - so that AI system requirements drive hardware decisions from day one.
  • Advanced R&D & Technology Incubation: Partner with engineering leadership to drive early-stage R&D efforts, including proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and the rigorous evaluation of next-generation components, shaping the N+1 and N+2 product roadmaps.
  • Phase Gate & Milestone Governance: Define, implement, and rigorously enforce phase gate reviews and program milestones across the hardware lifecycle. Ensure cross-functional readiness, quality standards, and executive alignment before advancing products to subsequent development phases.
  • NPI Lifecycle & Manufacturing: Drive the end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) process (EVT, DVT, PVT) and oversee vendor delivery to ensure a seamless transition from prototype to Mass Production (MP).
  • Requirements & Scope Definition: Partner with Engineering and Growth to shape what gets built at the hardware level - translating field feedback, customer deployment constraints, and regulatory requirements into clear hardware requirements before design begins, and holding the line on scope when program objectives drift.

Required Qualifications:
  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering discipline
  • 12+ years in Hardware TPM or Engineering Program Management
  • Led 5+ multi-disciplinary hardware products from 0-to-1 through production
  • Deep knowledge of NPI lifecycle (EVT, DVT, PVT, MP), phase gate governance, and CM/supplier management
  • Experience with hardware reliability, regulatory compliance (FCC, CE), and supply chain risk
  • Strong technical foundation in embedded systems, hardware/software integration, or computer vision systems


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with on-vehicle, edge-deployed, or ruggedized hardware
  • Background in autonomous systems, robotics, or AI/ML hardware programs
  • Experience delivering technology to government or municipal clients
  • Familiarity with DFX methodologies (DFA, DFI, DFS)

About Hayden AI Technologies

Hayden AI Technologies is a San Francisco-based company that develops AI-powered traffic management systems for smart cities. The company's technology uses computer vision and machine learning algorithms to analyze traffic patterns and optimize traffic flow in real-time. Hayden AI's solutions are designed to reduce congestion, improve safety, and enhance the overall quality of life in urban areas. The company was founded in 2019 by Chris Carson and is backed by investors such as Urban Innovation Fund and 8VC.
Learn more about Hayden AI Technologies
Size
50 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2019
* Ladders Estimates

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