Hardware Engineering Program Manager

Piper Companies is looking to hire an onsite Hardware Engineering Program Manager, which is an onsite position (Monday-Friday) near San Jose, CA. The Hardware Engineering Program Manager role will oversee complex hardware development programs across cross-functional engineering and supply chain teams, to deliver next-generation data center technologies that eliminate communication bottlenecks and significantly accelerate AI performance.

Responsibilities of the Hardware Engineering Program Manager:

* Lead end-to-end product development programs from concept through production and launch, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and supply chain

* Drive cross-functional execution across hardware disciplines including electrical, mechanical, thermal, optical, ASIC, and systems engineering teams

* Own program schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverables; enforce accountability using tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms

* Coordinate with external vendors, suppliers, and contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure successful development, manufacturing readiness, and product ramp

* Organize and lead technical meetings, maintain documentation, and provide clear status updates and executive reporting to leadership

Qualifications of the Hardware Engineering Program Manager:

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

* 10+ years of engineering experience in hardware development including data center, servers, networking, or high-performance infrastructure environments

* 5+ years of program management experience leading complex hardware or embedded systems programs

* Solid understanding of system-level engineering including electrical, mechanical, thermal, signal integrity, power, and optical components

* Experience managing full product lifecycle from concept through production, including working with contract manufacturers and supply chain partners

* Proficiency with program management tools (Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence) and strong communication and leadership skills

Compensation for the Engineering Hardware Program Manager includes:

Salary range: $210,000-$250,000

Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick Leave if Required by Law, 401K, and Paid Holidays

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This job opens for applications on 06/15/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.