Hardware Manager

Bowers & Wilkins, based in Redwood City, is building the most innovative audio and visual systems the world has yet to see. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for defining and driving the processes that help us guarantee delivery quality. You’ll work with engineers and designers to help shape a working environment to build a V1 product! Today, we are the market leaders in the premium audio category and are used by musicians and producers in the best studios in the world, from Abbey Road to Skywalker Studios. In May 2016, we ushered in a new era for Bowers & Wilkins through an acquisition by Silicon Valley startup, Eva Automation, led by Gideon Yu. Combining Eva’s culture of fast-paced technology innovation and the audio heritage of Bowers & Wilkins will allow us to create fantastic home entertainment experiences that make it easier and better for people to use the products they love. We are seeking a Senior Hardware Manager to lead our wireless and video team and be a part of building the industry’s most innovative products for streaming video and audio around your home. You will work with some of the brightest minds in the field across multiple disciplines of hardware, firmware, software and manufacturing to deliver game-changing products. Essential Responsibilities ● Build and develop a strong team that will create amazing, innovative products. ● Provide leadership for the RWC HW team, working alongside development teams in the UK, Taiwan and China. ● Create HW Architectures that balance technical design requirements with cost constraints. ● Collaborate with internal and external SW/FW developers to deliver the best AV experience. ● Partner with key suppliers, ODM's and JDM's to meet aggressive development schedules. ● Provide Engineering leadership in one or many of the following areas: Embedded real-time systems, high definition video processing devices, wireless radio architectures, FPGA design, CPLD development, RTL, RF/Antenna design, PCB Layout and Simulation. BSEE or Equivalent 10+ years of experience in hardware development 5+ years of experience leading teams to create outstanding consumer products Proven track record of shipping best-in-class embedded hardware products Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally across a global organization Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and across time-zones Ability to travel overseas We’d really love it if you had… Experience building and delivering video/audio streaming and wireless technologies Experience in high volume consumer product development and manufacturing Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Experience managing a globally distributed team A passion for Audio, Video and Home Automation A sense of humor All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Open to any location. East Coast/Central/West Coast