Glacier

Hardware Engineering Manager

San Francisco, CA

full_time

$160,000-$210,000

About This Job

Glacier is on a mission to revolutionize recycling efficiency with cutting-edge robotics and AI. Our technology helps reduce waste and improve sustainability at scale. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager to drive our hardware vision and strategy while ensuring our machines are reliable, scalable, and cost-effective.

About the role:

As the Hardware Engineering Manager, you will:

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Own and execute Glacier’s hardware roadmap, ensuring our robotic systems are reliable, easy to install, and scalable for manufacturing.

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Lead and mentor the mechanical and electrical engineering teams, fostering a high-performing hardware organization.

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Develop and enforce best practices to improve quality, efficiency, and execution speed across hardware development.

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Ensure hardware designs are optimized for real-world deployment, balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability.

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Establish processes and systems that minimize errors, improve execution, and drive continuous improvements.

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Provide technical guidance and design feedback, ensuring our hardware meets company and customer needs.

What you Bring:

(If you don't think you meet all of the criteria but are excited about us, please reach out anyway!)

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8+ years of experience in hardware engineering, including 3+ years leading teams in a fast-paced environment.

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Proven leadership of hardware teams, ideally at a startup or growth-stage company.

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Expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines, including robotics and mechatronics, pneumatics, structural design, and DFM.

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Experience bringing hardware products from prototype to full-scale production, with at least one successful commercialization of a hardware product.

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Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, sheet metal, assembly) and experience working with contract manufacturers and supply chains.

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in failure analysis, root cause diagnosis, and iterative improvement.

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Experience managing hardware development cycles, including prototyping, testing, and validation.

Why Join Us?

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Mission-Driven Work – Be part of a company dedicated to sustainability and ending waste.

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Cross-Functional Impact – Work at the intersection of product, operations, engineering, and customer success.

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Fast-Paced Growth – Help scale and optimize a cutting-edge robotics fleet in the recycling industry.

Compensation:

The total cash compensation range for this role is $160,000 - $210,000. In addition to cash compensation, Glacier also offers competitive equity compensation and benefits. The final compensation for this role will depend on many individualized factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience level, interview performance, and other factors.