Engineering Program Management, Systems Build

<p><strong>About Hark</strong></p> <p>Hark is an artificial intelligence company building advanced, personalized intelligence. One that is proactive, multimodal, and capable of interacting with the world through speech, text, vision, and persistent memory.</p> <p>We're pairing that intelligence with next-generation hardware to create a universal interface between humans and machines. While today's AI largely operates through chat boxes and decade-old devices, Hark is focused on what comes next: agentic systems that interact naturally with people and the real world.</p> <p>To get there, we're developing multimodal models and next-generation AI hardware together - designed from the ground up as a single, unified interface for a new era of intelligent systems.</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>We're looking for a world-class Engineering Program Manager to lead system builds for our AI consumer products, from early local prototypes through Proto, xVT, ramp, and launch.&nbsp; You'll partner closely with every engineering discipline to architect and execute builds that cover all validation needs and run efficiently on the floor. Location is flexible, with up to 30% in-region travel to ensure every build runs as planned.</p> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>6+ years executing and shipping high technology consumer electronics systems at large OEMs</li> <li>BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline</li> <li>Proven track record leading hardware builds end-to-end with contract manufacturers, and driving critical supply chain components</li> <li>Experience with high technology manufacturing processes, component lead times, PCB technologies</li> <li>Experience driving programs through prototype, xVT, ramp, and mass production</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal communication and information visualization skills</li> <li>Ability to travel in-region including extended stays during critical builds</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead build planning and execution from early local prototypes through Proto, xVT, ramp, and launch</li> <li>Collaborate closely with EE, ME, SI, RF, thermal, and reliability teams to strategically design builds that cover validation needs and run efficiently</li> <li>Proactively surface program needs across cross-functional partners and align teams on direction before issues hit the line</li> <li>Drive in-depth technical engagements with vendors and contract manufacturers on design, process, and yield</li> <li>Travel in-region to factory sites to direct execution and resolve issues on the floor</li> <li>Own materials readiness, build schedules, and unit distribution across configurations</li> <li>Identify and close out schedule, material, and yield risks early through clear cross-functional decision-making</li> <li>Communicate program status, risks, and key decisions clearly to engineering and leadership</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>MS in an engineering discipline</li> <li>Deep engineering and manufacturing experience with some consumer electronic module technologies</li> <li>Experience leading NPI programs at scale across global CM partners</li> <li>Familiarity with BOM management, ECO flows, and validation DOE planning</li> <li>Calm under pressure, decisive in ambiguity, and energized by fast-moving programs</li> <li>Strong technical instincts and the judgment to know when to escalate</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation</strong></p> <p><span data-sheets-root="1">The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $300,000 annually.</span></p> <p>The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.</p> <p><br><br><br></p>