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Your deep understanding of wearable technologies—especially in camera, audio, connectivity, power/performance, and embedded systems—will be key to delivering high-quality, user-centric products.🔧 Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the technical bridge between U.S.-based customers and India-based engineering teams.Own the end-to-end lifecycle of wearable device programs—from requirement gathering to delivery.Lead triage and resolution of field issues across:Camera modules (e.g., low-power imaging, sensor tuning)Audio systems (e.g., beamforming, ANC, voice pickup)Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity (e.g., pairing, throughput, coexistence)Power and performance optimization (e.g., battery life, thermal tuning)Kernel/BSP-level debugging and enhancements (e.g., sensor drivers, low-power states)Translate customer feedback into structured engineering tasks and timelines.Coordinate sprint planning, milestone tracking, and cross-time-zone communication.Ensure compliance with wearable-specific standards (e.g., BLE profiles, FCC/CE, thermal limits).Maintain clear documentation and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.🧠 Required QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.8-10+ years of experience in technical program management or embedded systems engineering.Proven expertise in wearable device technologies, especially in at least two of the following:Camera systemsAudio subsystemsBluetooth/Wi-Fi stacksPower management and performance tuningKernel/BSP developmentStrong understanding of embedded Linux, RTOS, or Android-based wearable platforms.Experience working with globally distributed teams, especially across U.S.–India time zones.Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.🌍 Preferred QualificationsPrior experience interfacing directly with U.S.-based OEMs or enterprise customers.Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Git, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.Ability to debug hardware/software integration issues using tools like ADB, logcat, kernel logs, etc.🚀 Why Join Us?Shape the future of wearable technology with global reach.Collaborate with top-tier engineers and product leaders across continents.Influence product direction through direct customer engagement.","company":"Zapnix","rawCompany":"zapnix","city":"Sunnyvale","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T13:26:23.668Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Program Manager","description":"Job Title: Technical Program Manager – Wearable DevicesLocation: Sunnyvale (Bay area) Type: Full-Time🧭 About the RoleWe are looking for a technically astute Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead development programs for cutting-edge wearable devices. 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