[Remote] Hardware Engineering Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Qu is a company that values innovation and collaboration, seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead their hardware engineering group. The role involves overseeing the full hardware lifecycle, managing hardware strategy and procurement, and ensuring compliance and operational excellence across hardware solutions.ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary leader for the hardware engineering function, coordinating efforts across R&D, legacy hardware operations, strategy, and cross-functional partners to ensure seamless alignment and executionProvide executive oversight and accountability for the end-to-end lifecycle of all hardware products:Oversee the lifecycle for E2I, Computer Vision (CV), and smart cameras from initial sourcing to end-of-lifeEnsure the stabilization, support readiness, and ongoing lifecycle management of deployed KDS (Kitchen Display Systems), POS terminals, and peripheral devicesOwn the long-term hardware vision, platform decisions, multi-year roadmaps, and investment prioritization. You will guide platform modularity, reuse strategies, and make/buy/partner decisionsDrive next-generation edge compute and AI-enabled hardware platforms (e.g., Qube & Edge AI). Ensure the successful delivery of prototype builds, performance benchmarks, and release readiness criteriaHold accountability for the overarching procurement strategy, scaling operations, global logistics, RMA workflows, and managing strategic vendor/OEM relationshipsEnsure rigorous standards across the hardware ecosystem by overseeing:Hardware documentation, revision tracking, test matrices, and compatibilityOS and base image management policiesHardware certification, regulatory compliance, and hardware security validationQA validation, test strategies, and the creation of field support playbooks/diagnosticsPartner directly with dedicated domain owners across R&D/IoT, Legacy & Core Hardware, and Hardware Strategy to achieve collective goalsConsult and align closely with Hardware QA and Hardware Security teams to maintain platform integrity and safetyAlign hardware engineering initiatives with broader Product, Software Engineering, DevOps, and Finance leadershipSkillsProven experience as an Engineering Manager leading hardware engineering, hardware product management, or hardware operations teamsDeep expertise in end-to-end hardware lifecycle management, from sourcing, testing and R&D, to mass scaling, RMAs, and end-of-lifeStrong strategic mindset with experience defining multi-year hardware roadmaps and leading procurement/vendor strategyFamiliarity with Edge Compute, IoT devices, POS systems, and AI-enabled hardware architecturesExcellent cross-functional leadership skills, capable of driving accountability across a matrixed organization and translating complex technical requirements into actionable operational plansCompany OverviewThe restaurant industry’s leading digital-first POS platform, designed from the cloud down. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.qubeyond.com.Company H1B SponsorshipQu has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.