Head of Hardware Operations (San Francisco Bay Area)

Company BackgroundThe next great leap in AI will happen in the real world, on your face, in real time. MIRA is that leap, and it gives you a second brain: lightweight AI glasses that remember every conversation, answer any question in under a second, translate 60+ languages, and surface the right context exactly when you need it.We recently sold out and shipped our first batch of units, and we're moving fast. MIRA has raised $6.4M from General Catalyst, Naval Ravikant, Pillar VC, and more.We're a small team of engineers and builders in San Francisco solving some of the hardest problems in consumer AI and wearable hardware. More on our website: trymira.comRole InformationWe're hiring a Head of Hardware Operations to own Mira's supply chain, manufacturing, and fulfillment pipeline. You'll take our wearable devices from prototype to reliable production, working directly with suppliers, engineers, and partners to ensure high-quality hardware at scale.This is a key role for someone who thrives in fast iteration, loves solving manufacturing constraints, and enjoys owning complex operational systems end-to-end.ResponsibilitiesManage supplier relationships, including negotiations, onboarding, and ongoing performance trackingExecute logistics and import operations, coordinating freight, customs, and delivery timelinesSupport internal operations across cross-functional teams to keep hardware programs on trackQualificationsHave experience in hardware supply chain, operations, or program managementFluency in Chinese is requiredHave worked with factories or manufacturing partners in ChinaAre deeply organized and execution-orientedCan turn ambiguity into a clear planThrive in small, fast-moving environmentsYou might be a great fit if youYou've been a founder, CTO, or hardware lead at a hardware startupYou've taken a consumer electronics product from prototype to productionYou've worked in wearables, AR/VR, or high-tech consumer electronicsYou'd directly impact shaping the direction and future of the product, and work with a team that's locked into building something truly revolutionary.