Head of Hardware Product Design

Join Plaud as the Head of Hardware Product Design, where you will lead a talented team of designers in creating innovative and high-quality hardware products. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving the design strategy, ensuring that our products not only meet market needs but also enhance the user experience.

Tacit is an early-stage deep-tech startup in San Francisco, backed by General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, and Greylock Partners. The team draws on backgrounds from Stanford, BrainGate, Oculus, and Tesla. The company is developing new hardware to advance human-computer interaction, with project details still confidential. The focus is on solving complex engineering challenges that could change how people use technology. Role overview The Head of Hardware will lead Tacit's transition from research prototypes to a consumer-ready product. This senior leader shapes the technical architecture and builds the team responsible for delivering reliable hardware at scale. The position works directly with company leadership, driving hardware strategy, resource planning, and execution. The main objective is to establish a high-performing hardware group that consistently ships quality consumer products. What you will do Lead the move from research prototypes to a production-ready consumer hardware platform. Own the hardware roadmap and system architecture, overseeing progress from early builds to mass production. Design the hardware organization, define team roles, and set hiring priorities in collaboration with leadership. Establish and uphold standards for product readiness, with attention to quality, reliability, manufacturability, and testing. Shape and execute the hardware hiring strategy, including role definitions, sequencing, and technical requirements. Build and lead a multidisciplinary hardware team spanning electrical, mechanical, RF, firmware, testing, and manufacturing. Encourage open technical discussion, clear ownership, and a product-driven approach within the team. Make key system-level trade-offs across performance, power, cost, reliability, and timelines, balancing immediate needs and long-term growth. Enhance design quality through DFM/DFA, manufacturing test planning, and strong quality processes. Collaborate closely with product, industrial design, and software/ML teams to translate product requirements into hardware specifications.

Why Join Flux?At Flux, we are redefining hardware development by introducing the pioneering AI Hardware Engineer. Our mission is to democratize cutting-edge hardware creation and transform the global landscape of electronics design and manufacturing.Your RoleWe are seeking a seasoned leader in electrical engineering to spearhead our hardware design practices and principles. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our ECAD tool's capabilities and ensuring the integrity of our AI Hardware Engineer's knowledge and design strategies. Collaborating closely with product leadership, you will help shape and prioritize the advancement of AI capabilities, evaluation frameworks, and scalable strategies that empower our community to execute successful PCB projects. This position offers the opportunity to expand our Hardware Design function and team significantly.This is a high-impact, multidisciplinary role ideal for someone with a proven track record of developing complex electronics for mass production, such as smartphones, wearables, high-performance computing devices, networking equipment, and robotics, who enjoys translating real-world engineering challenges into innovative tools and AI functionalities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead ECAD Feature Development – Define product requirements for essential ECAD functionalities including placement/routing, constraints management, stackup, impedance control, DRC/DFM, manufacturing outputs, and prototyping workflows. Collaborate on specifications, validate through internal testing, beta programs, and comprehensive user feedback.Collaborate with AI/ML Teams – Educate the world’s first AI hardware engineer on effective product design practices. Establish best practices, guidelines, and evaluation frameworks; curate datasets; assess AI-generated designs; and cultivate the AI expertise to enable successful hardware production from the first run, avoiding common pitfalls.Enhance the Hardware Design Team – Start as an active manager overseeing two team members, progressively refining the team's responsibilities and scaling to create reference designs, demos, product specifications, training materials, and feedback mechanisms.Prototype Real Hardware – Oversee rapid prototyping (from schematic to realization) to showcase product/AI capabilities. Instrument designs for signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal validation; utilize data to close the feedback loop.Enhance User Experience – Take ownership of and improve current user experience metrics, feedback loops, and user engagement processes to inform our iterative product development.

Join Grammarly as the Head of Enterprise Design and be a cornerstone in shaping the future of workplace efficiency. This role embraces a hybrid work environment, giving you the flexibility to balance focused work time with collaborative in-person sessions, fostering an innovative and trusting team culture.About GrammarlyGrammarly has joined forces with Superhuman to enhance productivity through AI-driven solutions. Our product suite seamlessly integrates with over a million applications, offering tools like Grammarly's writing assistant and Go, a proactive AI assistant that aids users contextually. Founded in 2009, we empower over 40 million users and thousands of organizations and educational institutions worldwide to focus on what truly matters. For more details, visit superhuman.com and learn about our values here.The OpportunityAs part of the Grammarly family, you will lead the design initiatives for a unified admin platform that simplifies account management, billing, and features for enterprise clients. Your leadership will drive growth in the educational sphere and corporate sectors, enhancing collaboration and productivity through innovative design.

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 the Role:We are seeking a creative and strategic Head of Product Design to lead our design initiatives at Tools for Humanity. In this pivotal position, you will oversee the development and implementation of user-centered designs that enhance our products, including the Orb and World App. Your vision will shape the user experience for millions, as we build a trusted digital ecosystem that verifies real human interactions in the age of AI.Responsibilities:Lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement engaging user experiences.Drive the design process from concept through to execution, ensuring alignment with business goals.Utilize user research and analytics to inform design decisions and iterate on product features.Maintain high standards of design quality and consistency across all platforms.Qualifications:Proven experience in product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work.Extensive knowledge of user-centered design principles and methodologies.Experience leading design teams and managing design projects in a fast-paced environment.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale.A passion for technology and a keen interest in the future of AI and human interaction.

As the Head of Design at nooks, you will lead our design team in crafting innovative and user-centric solutions. This role requires a visionary leader who can inspire creativity and drive design excellence across all projects. You will be responsible for setting the design strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that our products not only meet user needs but also deliver an exceptional experience.

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Director of Product, Hardware to lead our product team at Oura Health. In this pivotal role, you will drive the innovation and development of our cutting-edge hardware products, ensuring they align with our mission of empowering people to take control of their health.You will collaborate closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to define product strategies, prioritize features, and deliver exceptional user experiences. Your leadership will be crucial in guiding cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.

Aurora Solar’s platform powers the work of thousands of solar professionals, helping companies design, sell, and install solar arrays for homes and businesses. The company’s software streamlines solar adoption at scale, combining data and technology to support the global shift to clean energy. Aurora Solar has been recognized as one of "The Best Remote Companies" by BuiltIn.com and is a Certified Green Business by the city of San Francisco. The design team consists of five product designers who address complex challenges in both residential and commercial solar. Designers work closely with engineering and product colleagues from early ideas through launch, focusing on customer needs, iterative design, and peer feedback. Collaboration and alignment with business goals are central to the team’s approach. Role overview The Head of Design leads the vision for Aurora Solar’s product design. This person guides the team responsible for products used daily by over 7,000 solar professionals. The role involves setting clear goals, providing feedback, and building an environment that supports strong design work. Working alongside Product, Engineering, and other departments, the Head of Design ensures Aurora’s products meet customer needs and maintain high standards. The direction set in this role shapes innovation in the solar industry and supports both homeowners and businesses making the transition to solar energy. Your impact Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product designers, and advocate for their work across the company. Set and track KPIs that align with company objectives, ensuring accountability for results. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Go-to-Market teams to deliver solutions that provide real value for customers. Advance design operations by integrating industry best practices and exploring innovations, including those using the latest AI developments.

Skylight is an innovative technology firm headquartered in Los Angeles and San Francisco, dedicated to crafting the operating system for families. Our diverse product lineup seamlessly integrates calendars, lists, routines, and cherished memories, empowering millions of families globally to remain organized and connected.As a fully bootstrapped entity, Skylight has impressively scaled to hundreds of millions in annual revenue, driven by founders who are seasoned venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs. The journey has just begun: you will join a rapidly growing subscription business that is doubling its growth year over year, reflecting strong customer sentiment and retention.In this pivotal role, you will report directly to our Chief Product Officer and collaborate closely with our executive, engineering, commercial, and customer service teams to ensure Skylight hardware is not only functional but also beloved and dependable.

Join Our Innovative Team at Atomic SemiAt Atomic Semi, we are pioneering the future of semiconductor manufacturing with our state-of-the-art, compact fabrication facilities.Our approach leverages current technologies and innovative simplifications, enabling us to create our own tools for rapid iteration and enhancement.We are assembling a select group of exceptional engineers—mechanical, electrical, hardware, computer, and process specialists—who will take ownership of the entire stack from atomic structures to architectural designs. Our optimistic team is dedicated to advancing technology boundaries.We believe that smaller, faster, and self-built solutions are the key to success.Our facility is equipped with 3D printers, a variety of microscopes, e-beam writers, and general fabrication equipment. If there’s something we need, we’ll innovate to create it.Founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller, our team combines practical chip-making experience with decades of industry leadership.Role OverviewAs an Electronic Hardware Design Engineer, you will collaborate with a talented team to design cutting-edge lithography systems, deposition tools, vacuum chambers, and high-precision motion control systems. You will tackle challenges, prototype innovative solutions, and bring your designs to production, contributing to transformative advancements in integrated circuit manufacturing.Your projects may involve high-voltage low-noise converters, motor drivers, attofarad sensors, and millikelvin temperature controllers—all in a single initiative.

Join Adyen as the Head of Product, CreditAt Adyen, we empower businesses with a unified solution for payments, data, and financial products. Trusted by global leaders like Facebook, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft, we are the go-to financial technology platform. Our mission is to create an environment where our team can thrive, backed by a supportive culture that encourages career ownership.As we embark on a significant growth journey for our card Issuing product, we are seeking a dynamic Product Leader to spearhead the strategy and roadmap for our Credit team. This role presents a unique opportunity to develop Adyen's credit card issuing product from the ground up.If you are passionate about financial technology and eager to shape a robust credit issuing business over the next 2-5 years, we want to hear from you. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in product, commercial, engineering, analytics, and finance to deliver an industry-leading Issuing product that serves the world's largest brands.This position is based in the United States within our Issuing team, part of our Financial Services product team, dedicated to providing exceptional financial products to our clients.

Director of Product StrategyJoin our client, a pioneering company specializing in technological platforms for wildfire mitigation, prescribed fire, and forestry operations. They empower field teams, agencies, and partners who operate in complex and safety-critical settings.Their innovative systems are designed at the crossroad of hardware, software, and data, facilitating the effective deployment of tools that enhance safety, productivity, and operational success in wildfire prevention and land management.We are looking for a Director of Product Strategy who will take charge of product strategy across integrated hardware and software systems. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with operations teams and R&D leadership to identify significant field challenges, convert operational needs into actionable product specifications, and oversee development from initial concept to final deployment.You will play a crucial role in determining whether to build or license technologies, carefully assessing third-party solutions and developing actionable business cases and ROI models that guide product investment and deployment strategies.

Role Overview Gridware is hiring a Senior Hardware Product Manager in San Francisco, CA. This role leads the development of hardware products from initial concept through launch. The position works closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to create solutions that address customer needs. What You Will Do Guide hardware product development from idea to market release Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing Apply product management expertise to shape and deliver hardware technology What We Look For Experience in hardware product management Strong interest in hardware technology Ability to lead projects and work across teams

Join plaud as the Head of Design in the vibrant city of San Francisco, where you'll lead our design initiatives and drive innovation across our product lines. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create user-centered designs that enhance our brand and elevate the user experience. Your expertise will guide the design vision, ensuring that every aspect of our product is visually compelling and functionally robust.

Who We AreSamsara (NYSE: IOT) is at the forefront of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a revolutionary platform empowering organizations reliant on physical operations to leverage Internet of Things (IoT) data for actionable insights and operational improvements. We are committed to enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability across key industries that constitute over 40% of the global GDP, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing. Join us as we drive digital transformation in these sectors on a large scale.At Samsara, your contributions will shape the future of physical operations. You’ll collaborate on innovative product solutions such as Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of our publicly traded company, you will have the autonomy and support to create lasting impact as we build for the long haul.About the Role:This is a thrilling opportunity to join Samsara’s Operations team as the Director of Hardware Product Operations. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team that operates at the nexus of hardware research and development, supply chain management, and partnerships with external joint development manufacturers (JDMs). You and your team will oversee the successful launch of cutting-edge technologies, ensuring cost efficiency, resilience, and robust supply chain capabilities while serving as the primary Operations liaison with Hardware & Operations New Product Introduction (NPI) teams.This position is fully remote and available to candidates across North America.You should apply if:You want to make a significant impact: Your work will have real-world effects—keeping essential services running, ensuring food availability, reducing emissions, and safeguarding worker safety.You are the architect of your career: With hard work and commitment, this position can be just the beginning of your journey at Samsara. We foster a culture of success, providing numerous opportunities for rapid career advancement and the chance to master your skills in a high-growth environment.You are excited about our mission: The prospect of digitizing and optimizing industries that are critical to daily life fuels your passion.

The Role Hex Technologies is on the lookout for a visionary and collaborative Head of Brand Design to spearhead our branding efforts. As we aim to establish a generational company in the data and analytics industry, your expertise in strategic design and brand development will be pivotal. At Hex, design is not just a function; it is a core value that drives our identity. While we have cultivated a solid brand presence over the years, we are eager to elevate it to iconic status, creating something uniquely recognizable. This role operates at the nexus of brand strategy, product development, and market outreach. You will be responsible for shaping and communicating Hex’s long-term brand vision, ensuring it resonates across all channels. As a key member of our design culture, your commitment to creative excellence will be celebrated and supported at the highest levels of leadership. This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership position where you will set ambitious goals and inspire your team to deliver outstanding work. Learn more about Design at Hex. What You’ll Do Define & Evolve the Brand Vision Lead the evolution of Hex’s visual identity and brand system. Translate corporate strategy and product positioning into a compelling brand narrative that engages technical, data-driven audiences. Maintain consistency and clarity across all marketing channels, including web, campaigns, events, social media, and sales materials. Collaborate closely with the Product Design team to ensure a unified experience across product and brand. Build & Lead the Brand Design Function Grow and manage a small, high-impact Brand Design team responsible for web design, product launches, campaigns, and creative storytelling. Recruit and nurture a talented team of brand designers. Cultivate a culture of craftsmanship, agility, and constructive critique. Drive Cross-Functional Impact Collaborate with Marketing, Product Marketing, Growth, Sales, and Product teams to ensure cohesive storytelling. Enhance product launches and major campaigns through strong creative direction. Support executive communications and high-profile initiatives. Advocate for high-quality design and compelling storytelling throughout the organization. Work closely with Product Design and Engineering to create a seamless user experience.

Fastly seeks a Staff Hardware Design Engineer to influence the hardware foundation of its global network. This position centers on creating and refining hardware systems that support the performance and reliability of Fastly’s infrastructure. Key responsibilities Design and develop hardware systems that enable Fastly’s network operations. Partner with teams across disciplines to shape and improve hardware designs. Apply technical knowledge to strengthen hardware capabilities. Assist with the rollout and deployment of new hardware solutions. Locations Denver, CO New York City, NY San Francisco, CA

Superhuman embraces a dynamic hybrid working model for this position, providing team members with the optimal balance of focused work and in-person collaboration, fostering trust, innovation, and a vibrant team culture.About SuperhumanSuperhuman is an AI productivity platform that aims to unlock the superhuman potential within everyone. Now part of Grammarly, Superhuman integrates seamlessly with over 1 million applications and websites, offering tools such as Grammarly’s writing assistance, Coda’s collaborative workspaces, Mail’s inbox management, and Go, the proactive AI assistant that comprehends context to deliver timely help. Founded in 2009, Superhuman empowers over 40 million users, 50,000 organizations, and 3,000 educational institutions globally to eliminate busywork and focus on what truly matters. Explore more at superhuman.com and discover our values here.The OpportunityAs part of the Grammarly family, we are shaping the future of workplace communication and productivity driven by AI. Central to this vision is a unified admin platform that empowers enterprise companies to manage accounts, billing, and features across our expanding suite of products, as well as team-focused features that promote growth for universities and businesses alike.We seek a Head of Enterprise Design to define the management and scaling of Grammarly, Coda, and Superhuman for enterprises. This role is ideal for a systems thinker with a strong background in enterprise and admin design, coupled with a passion for simplifying complex workflows into user-friendly experiences that empower organizations worldwide.In this impactful role, you will craft the design vision for our unified admin platform and team-centric features while mentoring designers focused on product-specific admin experiences. Your contributions will significantly influence how some of the world's largest companies adopt and expand their use of Grammarly's suite of products.OwnershipIn This Role, You Will:Establish the vision for enterprise design across the product suite: Spearhead the design of the unified admin platform while directing strategy for individual product experiences.Design scalable systems: Develop frameworks for account management, billing, and organization that ensure consistency across products while allowing for flexibility.

Why Choose Flux?At Flux, we are pioneering advancements in hardware technology by developing the world's first AI Hardware Engineer. Our mission is to democratize the design of cutting-edge hardware, fundamentally transforming how electronics are conceived and manufactured globally.Role OverviewAs we build an innovative AI-native hardware design platform, Flux is experiencing significant product demand and a thriving product-led growth (PLG) model. We are seeking a dynamic Head of Revenue who will be responsible for driving our revenue growth through a focused product-led strategy. This pivotal role will oversee customer acquisition, activation, and retention without relying on traditional sales or enterprise approaches.This senior leadership position calls for a candidate with strong operational discipline, product insight, and a commitment to achieving revenue objectives, while also serving as a trusted advisor to both the executive team and board of directors.Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute Flux's comprehensive PLG revenue strategy, guiding efforts from customer acquisition to retention and expansion.Be accountable for metrics related to Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), conversion rates, customer retention, and expansion.Collaborate closely with the Product team to enhance user activation, reduce time-to-value, and ensure long-term customer success.Define and refine pricing structures, packaging options, and self-service upgrade paths.Lead our Growth, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to achieve strategic objectives.Set clear revenue targets, forecasts, and operational routines.Utilize data-driven insights and experimentation to prioritize growth and monetization initiatives.Translate customer behavior and insights into go-to-market and product strategies.Act as the executive representative for revenue discussions in leadership and board meetings.