Manager, Hardware Engineering

About Arlo:

At Arlo, we're passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers' expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they're at home or away, and we're committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day.

The Arlo Hardware team is seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager. You should have at least 10 years’ experience in hardware design of consumer products. You are a self-starter and able to get advanced engineering projects done and dig into any technical issue and drive resolution, working with other teams as needed. You have experience working with and managing external design partners.

Tasks :

· Drive architecture design, working with component vendors, design partners (ODM), and internal engineering resources.

· Create product-level technical specifications (performance, function) for design partners

· Review hardware design (schematics, PCB layout) in great detail

· Review design partner’s hardware engineering validation plans and test results, provide feedback.

· Drive creation of internal hardware engineering validation plans, drive test execution, review results

· Drive resolution of issues in a timely manner, digging into details as far as necessary.

· Review ODM factory test plans, test results, and participate in yield improvement efforts during product ramp. Visit ODM factory overseas as needed.

· Work with other internal teams such as Mechanical Design, Firmware, and others during architecture phase and later on to ensure proper project execution.

· Oversee the work of internal Hardware Engineers, some may be direct reports, some dotted line reports. Train and mentor team members

· Position is on-site (non-remote)

· International travel required.

Required Qualifications

· Strong electrical engineering design experience, spanning power supply and battery circuits, microcontroller designs, audio, design for EMI. At least 3 years of hands-on design/architecture work in the last 5 years.

· Must have released numerous products to mass production, including some battery powered wireless products.

· Proficient at document/specification writing, technical analysis and simulation, test planning, and task planning.

· Proficient at reviewing schematics and PCB layouts, providing feedback to designers.

Additional experiences a plus

· Camera design, audio design, fluency in Mandarin

Education
BS EE minimum, MS a plus

The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at commencement of employment and is expected to be between USD$155,000-180,000/year . However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including role, job-related knowledge, skills, relevant education and experience . The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including bonus, equity, and a full range of benefits. Details of all benefits will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.