Director / Senior Director, Hardware Product Engineering

Key Responsibilities Organization & Leadership Build a high‑performing Hardware Product Engineering organization — grow engineers into owners and develop strong leaders Partner across Software, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Commercial to enable high‑volume production and global market access Deliver results through ODM/JDM models while building strategic in‑house capabilities Product & Technology Single accountable owner of the core living‑room hardware product Partner with Product Design from early concept to translate customer needs into feasible, scalable hardware Drive hardware innovation, R&D, architecture, and key technology decisions Delivery, Quality & Compliance Own the product across its full lifecycle — deliver on scope, timing, performance, reliability, and manufacturability Drive regulatory compliance, localization, and support supply chain diversification to fast-track international expansion Lead field issue investigation, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions to continuously improve quality and safety Must Have Significant experience delivering smart consumer electronics at scale Strong background in embedded systems and hardware‑software integration Experience leading engineering teams in high‑growth environments with product design, manufacturing, and sourcing partners Proven experience with ODM/JDM partnerships Strong working proficiency in spoken English and Mandarin (fluency strongly preferred) Nice to Have Experience with TV‑connected, gaming, or home entertainment hardware platforms Experience with Android‑based consumer devices Experience with camera systems Experience building products for kids or families We Offer Competitive compensation package. Flexible working hours and vacation policy. Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth. Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong . Learn more about us at https://www.nexplayground.com/about . We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms! Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.