Hardware Engineering Manager Jobs

Explore Hardware Engineering Manager opportunities with companies seeking experienced leaders to guide the design, development, testing, and launch of hardware products. These roles bring together technical depth, people leadership, and cross-functional collaboration—and many offer compensation of $100,000 or more. Ladders features vetted professional jobs to help you find your next leadership opportunity.

What Does a Hardware Engineering Manager Do?

Hardware Engineering Managers lead engineering teams that create and improve physical products and systems. Depending on the company and industry, they may oversee electrical, mechanical, systems, or product hardware engineering. Common responsibilities include setting technical direction, managing project schedules and resources, reviewing designs, supporting prototyping and validation, and helping teams resolve complex engineering challenges.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for a background in hardware engineering and experience guiding projects or teams from concept through production. Helpful qualifications may include a degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field; knowledge of design and testing processes; and a record of delivering products that meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule goals. Communication, prioritization, mentoring, and collaboration skills are also important.

Where Hardware Engineering Managers Work

Hardware engineering leaders work across industries that develop physical technology, including electronics, semiconductor, telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and industrial equipment. The scope of a role can vary, from managing a specialized engineering group to coordinating multiple teams and partners across an organization.

Find Your Next Hardware Engineering Manager Role

Browse Hardware Engineering Manager jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, industry focus, and leadership scope to identify positions that fit your experience and career goals.

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$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mechanical engineering by leading innovative projects, mentoring talent, and ensuring quality design solutions for complex building systems while fostering str...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $155K *

Empower innovation as a Senior Physical Design Engineer, leading block- and chip-level implementation from netlist to GDS. Drive design excellence in DSP and beamforming solutions, shaping product dif...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Support hardware engineering activities for advanced defense systems, focusing on electrical design, technical documentation, and collaboration across engineering disciplines to ensure robust system p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $92K *

Unlock your potential by driving complex technical programs and collaborating across global teams. Lead product development from concept to launch while managing diverse priorities in a dynamic enviro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $254K *

Transform the future of AI hardware by leading the design and development of advanced motherboards and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to production, en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$169K - $254K *

Innovate and lead the design of advanced motherboards and systems for AI SoCs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to production, ensuring high-performance and rel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$169K - $254K *

Join us to design and develop cutting-edge motherboards and modules for advanced AI systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to production, ensuring high-perform...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development of advanced machine learning systems for autonomous trucks, leading a team in perception capabilities. Oversee the complete lifecycle from data requirements to deployment, ensuri...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead a dynamic software development team, driving innovation and quality in application delivery. Foster collaboration and growth while implementing AI tools to enhance productivity and maintain criti...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $260K *

Transform software delivery as a Technical Program Manager, overseeing quarterly releases from planning to execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality, manage risks, and drive critical...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $260K *

Unlock potential by leading quarterly software releases, driving cross-functional execution, and ensuring quality. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to manage schedules, dependencies, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in embedded systems by developing firmware to enhance product performance. Collaborate across teams to create stable, efficient solutions while ensuring seamless connectivity and exce...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$208K - $429K *

Inspire innovation as you lead a high-performing team to enhance large-scale platforms, driving automation and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across th...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$208K - $429K *

Champion the development of innovative platforms, leading a high-performing team to enhance automation, reliability, and operational excellence while driving collaboration across departments to meet c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $190K *

Elevate engineering excellence by leading a complex, multi-team program that integrates client software, backend services, and AI systems. Drive alignment across functions, ensuring a clear roadmap an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Oversee the end-to-end development of a self check-in kiosk, managing specifications, design reviews, and fulfillment processes while building a hardware team. Travel required for factory visits and h...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$118K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced manufacturing processes, optimizing production workflows, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance qualit...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $175K *

Lead the charge in optimizing advanced manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and efficiency in productio...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by leading engineering teams to execute complex capital projects efficiently, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while fostering a culture of continuous improvemen...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team, driving execution and innovation across Secrets and Certificate Management products while ensuring security and reliability in cloud and on-premises enviro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize advanced hardware support for AI compute platforms. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability and performance through troubleshooting, validation, and deployment of next-gen sy...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $255K *

Elevate your career by owning test program management for NPI and production, ensuring seamless engineering readiness and driving cross-functional collaboration to meet critical milestones and deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $150K *

Deliver exceptional program management for electronic product production, ensuring alignment with customer specifications, quality standards, and timely delivery while optimizing resources and fosteri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Tackle complex product development projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and engineering standards while fostering collaboration and maintaining pr...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and optimize high-speed datapath solutions for next-gen High Bandwidth Memory products, ensuring industry-leading performance and reliability through collaboration acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Hardware Engineering Manager do?question toggle

    A Hardware Engineering Manager leads engineers who design, develop, test, and support physical products or systems. The role typically includes setting technical priorities, managing projects and teams, reviewing engineering work, and coordinating with other departments.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Hardware Engineering Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek a relevant engineering background, experience with hardware development, and demonstrated project or team leadership. Specific requirements vary by role and may include expertise in electrical, mechanical, systems, or product engineering.

  • Which industries hire Hardware Engineering Managers?question toggle

    Hiring industries may include electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and industrial equipment.

  • How much do Hardware Engineering Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Hardware Engineering Manager jobs paying $100K or more?question toggle

    You can browse vetted Hardware Engineering Manager opportunities on Ladders, where professional jobs are selected for salaries of $100,000 or more.