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
Keywords: engineering program manager, hardware development, data center infrastructure, AI infrastructure, server hardware, electrical engineering, optical systems, ASIC, contract manufacturers, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, EE, ME, Thermal, Packaging, Jira, Confluence, Electrical Engineering, Hardware
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.
