Hardware Program Manager

Meter•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Meter builds networking hardware that businesses depend on to stay connected. Our products need to work flawlessly in the field, and delivering them requires tight coordination across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. We are building the next generation of Meter hardware, and this role sits at the center of that execution. We are hiring a Hardware Program Manager to drive the development of our hardware from concept through mass production. This role is not just about tracking timelines; it’s about owning the end-to-end execution of complex programs, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring that every detail—from system architecture to manufacturing readiness—is thoughtfully planned and delivered. You will work closely with our JDM partners and internal teams to translate ideas into shipped products, balancing speed, quality, and performance. Your work will directly shape how reliably and efficiently we bring new hardware to market, helping us scale our product portfolio while maintaining the high standards our customers expect.

Requirements

You take an incredible amount of pride in doing great work and building lasting hardware
You have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
You are comfortable reading schematics, understanding PCB layout fundamentals, and engaging in system architecture discussions and tradeoffs
You have a solid understanding of the hardware development process (design, bring-up, validation, and manufacturing)
You are highly organized and detail-oriented, able to track multiple workstreams and keep programs moving forward
You take ownership of your work and proactively follow through on open issues, risks, and dependencies
You’re comfortable working with external partners (JDM/suppliers/vendors) and learning how to manage them effectively
You are curious, detail-oriented, and open to feedback
You communicate your ideas clearly and work well across disciplines
You enjoy prototyping, testing, and refining designs through interaction

Responsibilities

Champion the delivery of world-class hardware: You will take pride in driving hardware programs from initial concept through every milestone (EVT/DVT/PVT) to a flawless production launch, consistently hitting your targets with precision.
Bring clarity to complex challenges: You thrive in the complex and exciting world of hardware development, using your technical expertise and sharp communication skills to turn complex programs into clear, actionable timelines. You love fostering a culture of ownership across our internal teams and JDM partners.
Unite and empower cross-functional teams: You act as the heartbeat of the project, ensuring our firmware, mechanical, supply chain, and operations teams are perfectly aligned, unblocked, and empowered to make swift, high-impact decisions.
Master the art of proactive problem-solving: You have a "get-it-done" mindset, identifying risks and evaluating tradeoffs early to clear the path for success. You anticipate challenges and drive solutions that protect the schedule, cost, and peak performance of our hardware.
Build the best: You are joining a team that refuses to settle for anything less than excellence—you will be instrumental in shipping the most advanced, industry-leading networking hardware on the market.
Own the Lifecycle: You’ll be the pulse of our hardware programs, driving execution from the first EVT prototype through DVT and PVT with a relentless focus on hitting milestones without compromising quality.
Bridge the Gap with JDM Partners: Act as our primary technical voice with JDM partners, collaborating on everything from core system architecture and requirements to the nitty-gritty of build schedules.
Champion the "How" and "When": You’ll lead program reviews that people actually look forward to—surfacing risks early, smashing through blockers, and ensuring everyone on the team knows exactly where the goalposts are.
The Ultimate Collaborator: You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with mechanical and firmware engineers, diving into design reviews and validation plans to ensure our hardware is as robust as it is innovative.
Operational Orchestration: From supply chain to deployment, you’ll sync with our operations teams to ensure we aren’t just building a great product, but that we’re ready to manufacture and scale it seamlessly.
Get Into the Weeds: You’re never "too senior" to help. Whether it’s a late-night schematic review, a critical component decision, or debugging a stubborn build issue on the factory floor, you’re ready to jump in.
Global Travel: You’ll travel to Taiwan to collaborate in person with world-class manufacturing and design teams, turning ideas on a paper or screen into reality.