Full-Time Director of Hardware Engineering

CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED IN CANADA

About SafelyYou SafelyYou’s passionate mission is to empower safer, more person-centered care across senior living through world-leading AI, industry-changing hardware, and remote expert clinicians, significantly improving outcomes for residents while increasing peace of mind for families and reducing costs for communities.

Your Role at SafelyYou As the Director of Hardware Engineering, you will be responsible for leading the hardware design, development, and manufacturing processes for our next-generation AI-powered sensor systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including AI/ML engineers, software developers, product managers, and clinical experts, to ensure our devices leverage on-device AI capabilities for real-time decision-making and predictive analytics. This role requires a strategic leader with a deep technical background in embedded systems, AI-driven edge computing, wired/wireless connectivity, and sensor technology, as well as strong experience managing hardware development lifecycles from concept to production.

1. AI-Enabled Sensor Development & Innovation Lead the development of IoT ambient devices with AI-powered sensors capable of real-time activity detection, identification, predictive analytics, and automated alerts
2. Oversee PCB design, embedded AI chip selection, firmware development, and hardware-software integration
3. Ensure power-efficient, scalable, and reliable device performance for continuous operation in assisted living environments

1. Leadership & Strategy Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing hardware engineering team
2. Define and execute the hardware and AI integration roadmap, aligning with business and product goals
3. Collaborate with executive leadership and product teams to drive AI-driven innovations in ambient healthcare technology

1. Manufacturing & Supply Chain Coordination Work with ODM/OEM partners to ensure efficient manufacturing, quality control, and cost optimization
2. Conduct RFP, vendor evaluation, and selection
3. Supervise the collaborative design between suppliers and SafelyYou
4. Oversee component sourcing, supply chain resilience, and regulatory compliance (e.g. FCC, CE, UL, FDA if applicable)
5. Understand and evaluate design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT) best practices

1. Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure compliance with healthcare technology regulations and safety standards
2. Lead risk assessment and reliability testing for AI-powered sensor deployment in assisted living settings
3. Establish robust QA and validation processes for AI and hardware performance

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