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Founding Hardware Operations Lead
San Francisco | Full-time, in-person
We’re building Jarvis in real life. MIRA is building the most powerful wearable assistant ever: an always-accessible AI agent, infinite memory throughout your day, instant answers to any question, understanding 60+ languages, and more.
MIRA is among the fastest-moving hardware companies. We brought our first glasses to market in eight months to thousands, sold out and shipped our initial production run, and with a team of less than 15 built the most advanced AI ever shipped on smart glasses. MIRA has raised $6.6M from General Catalyst, Naval Ravikant, Pillar VC, and other investors. Our team comes from Google, NVIDIA, Apple, OpenClaw, Harvard, and MIT Media Lab, and have spent 5+ years building smart glasses. Many are former founders.
Role Information
We're hiring a Founding Hardware Operations Lead 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 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. Role is full-time, in-person in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
- Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations, onboarding, and ongoing performance tracking
- Execute logistics and import operations, coordinating freight, customs, and delivery timelines
- Support internal operations across cross-functional teams to keep hardware programs on track
Qualifications
- Have experience in hardware supply chain, operations, or program management
- Fluency in Chinese is required
- Have worked with factories or manufacturing partners in China
- Are deeply organized and execution-oriented
- Can turn ambiguity into a clear plan
- Thrive in small, fast-moving environments
You might be a great fit if you
- You've been a founder, CTO, or hardware lead at a hardware startup
- You've taken a consumer electronics product from prototype to production
- You've worked in wearables, AR/VR, or high-tech consumer electronics
You'd directly impact shaping the direction and future of the product, and work with a team that's locked into building something truly revolutionary.
Salary Range: $170-200k
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