VP Hardware Engineering

the client is seeking a Vice President of Hardware Engineering to lead and oversee hardware engineering activities. This senior role focuses on setting technical direction, driving execution, and ensuring delivery of high-quality hardware solutions across the product lifecycle. Key responsibilities typically include managing hardware engineering teams, owning and guiding system and hardware design efforts, coordinating cross-functional work to support product development, and ensuring engineering practices align with quality, reliability, and scalability goals. The role will also involve evaluating technical performance, identifying risks early, and supporting continuous improvement in processes and outcomes. The client expects an experienced hardware engineering leader with strong ability to manage technical programs and teams, as well as the communication skills needed to collaborate across functions. Experience guiding end-to-end hardware development, mentoring engineering talent, and making sound engineering tradeoffs is typically expected for this position. Confidential