Director of Hardware Engineering

We are looking for an experienced Director of Hardware Engineering to lead a team focused on devices that support the IntelliShift Platform. As the Director of Hardware Engineering, you will be pivotal in defining the company's device strategy and success by building new devices or working with device partners that enable IntelliShift to provide a best-in-class solution in our core Ideal Customer Profile and that helps IntelliShift achieve its long-term goals.

This is a full-time, remote, US-based salaried position with occasional travel to our NY HQ, tradeshows, or customer sites.

What You’ll Do

• Define, communicate and execute the product vision to build a compelling device strategy that aligns to the goals of IntelliShift.
• Collaborate with the executive team to align product goals with overall business objectives.
• Craft the long-term strategy and lead execution of strategic initiatives as it relates to hardware.
• Work closely with external hardware vendors suppliers.
• Manage a group of internal Hardware Engineers, Vehicle Data Engineers and Hardware QA Team.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a world-class team with a focus on growth.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Develop detailed hardware and firmware specifications to external hardware vendors, internal Hardware Engineers and QA team.
• Work closely with our software Product Management team to understanding of our customers’ wants and needs to enable a world-class customer experience delivered through the IntelliShift hardware.
• Work with leaders cross-functionally to plan and execute strategic initiatives.

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience
• Deeply involved in the development and portfolio management for various asset trackers and AI Dash Cameras.
• 8+ years as a hardware product leader. Asset tracking & AI Dash Camera experience is a plus.
• Technical, understanding the intricacies of decisions that are made that impact hardware, firmware, and software to balance tradeoffs and support innovation.
• Working closely with ODM’s and other vendors to ensure quality hardware and firmware.
• Created and delivered high-impact product strategies and have brought successful products to market
• Consistently developed fresh approaches to hardware development by starting from the basics and thinking creatively rather than just following existing models.
• To succeed in your role, staying hands on and getting into the details is critical

The values you’ll live by as part of the team: 

• Customer-Obsessed- Our customers are at the center of everything we do. When they win, we win. We’re more than just a vendor; we’re committed partners.
• No-Box Innovation- Forget thinking outside the box—what box? We embrace bold ideas and build what hasn’t been built before to drive our customers and ourselves forward.
• Growth Through Friction- Not all friction is bad. We challenge inefficiencies, drive innovation, push for a stronger business, and break through limits.
• Trust Through Action- Promises don’t build trust—actions do. We lead with transparency, act with integrity, and stay committed to always doing right by those we work with.
• Own It- Every action matters, so make it count. We are accountable for our work, own our outcomes, and always strive to make a positive difference.

We offer competitive compensation, commensurate with experience; $160-170k. We also offer outstanding benefits to simplify the lives of our employees and show them how much we appreciate their contributions. IntelliShift provides company-subsidized medical insurance for all employees (and largely subsidized coverage for families), dental, vision, and 401K with a 4% company contribution. This is a remote full-time, salaried position with occasional travel to our NY HQ, tradeshows, and customer site throughout the country.