A leading global technology company is seeking a Strategic Project Lead (PCB & AI Platforms) for a fully remote, work-from-anywhere position offering a compensation package of $400,000 – $550,000 per year. You will oversee end-to-end hardware development projects from concept to production — leading cross-functional teams across PCB layout, embedded firmware, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing partners, while defining project scope, timelines, and resource allocation for next-generation embedded systems in commercial and industrial applications
About the Opportunity — PCB & AI Platforms Strategic Lead
Compensation: $400,000 – $550,000 per year — highly competitive for a senior remote hardware leadership role
Work Model: Fully remote — work from anywhere, including UAE
PCB Tools: Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence Allegro — proficiency required
Firmware Scope: Embedded C/C++ development and debugging using JTAG and logic analyzers
Standards: IPC-2221, IPC-A-610, UL certification, DFM, and supply chain coordination
Global Impact & Innovation Opportunity
Strategic Scope: Direct engagement with senior and executive leadership to shape project roadmaps and drive hardware innovation
Product Impact: Contribute to next-generation embedded systems for commercial and industrial applications globally
Innovation Focus: Lead PCB layout reviews, signal integrity analysis, and component selection to optimize performance and manufacturability
Career Growth: Shape project roadmaps and drive hardware design innovation at the highest level of a global technology organisation
Position Overview
This Strategic Project Lead — PCB & AI Platforms role is a fully remote, senior leadership position overseeing end-to-end hardware development projects from concept through to production. You will develop and execute project plans for PCB and embedded system designs, lead collaboration between hardware engineers, firmware developers, and third-party vendors, manage PCB layout reviews and signal integrity analysis, establish and monitor KPIs for progress and risk mitigation, and present technical and business updates to executive stakeholders — all while delivering high-quality prototypes within budget for a global technology industry leader.
Why This Role Matters: As Strategic Project Lead for PCB & AI Platforms, you take senior ownership of next-generation hardware development projects that shape the future of commercial and industrial embedded systems — applying 7+ years of PCB and embedded engineering expertise within a leadership role that puts you in direct conversation with executive stakeholders and gives you real authority to define scope, timelines, and technical direction, earn a market-leading compensation of $400,000–$550,000 per year in a fully remote position that allows you to work from anywhere in the world including the UAE, lead cross-functional teams across PCB layout, embedded firmware, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing partners on projects where your decisions directly determine product quality, schedule performance, and business outcomes, apply deep technical knowledge of Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence Allegro, signal integrity, power integrity, thermal management, IPC standards, and DFM principles in a role where technical credibility and leadership excellence are equally valued, and build a senior career trajectory in PCB and AI hardware engineering at a global technology company where your contribution to next-generation products is clearly visible and consequential.
Key Responsibilities
PCB & Embedded System Project Planning
- Develop and execute project plans for PCB and embedded system designs, aligning with business objectives and technical feasibility
- Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation across cross-functional hardware development teams
- Manage PCB layout reviews, signal integrity analysis, and component selection to optimize performance and manufacturability
- Ensure compliance with technical requirements, industry standards, and business constraints throughout the project lifecycle
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Lead collaboration between hardware engineers, firmware developers, mechanical engineers, and third-party vendors
- Deliver high-quality prototypes within budget through effective team coordination and technical leadership
- Manage relationships with manufacturing partners and supply chain contacts to ensure DFM compliance and on-schedule production
- Provide technical direction to PCB layout, embedded firmware, and mechanical engineering teams across multiple concurrent projects
KPIs, Risk Management & Quality Assurance
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators for project progress, risk mitigation, and quality assurance
- Assess technical risks and propose mitigations while balancing cost, schedule, and performance trade-offs
- Ensure compliance with industry standards including IPC-2221, IPC-A-610, and UL certification processes
- Apply familiarity with version control systems (Git) and hardware documentation tools (Confluence, Jira) across team workflows
Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- Present technical and business updates to executive leadership to secure project approvals and resources
- Engage directly with senior leadership to shape project roadmaps and drive hardware design innovation
- Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders — from engineering teams to C-suite decision makers
- Drive consensus and alignment on project direction, resource needs, and technical trade-offs at the highest organizational level
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent industry experience
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience in PCB design and embedded systems development (REQUIRED)
- At least 3 years of experience in a project leadership or management role (REQUIRED)
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), and supply chain coordination
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and hardware documentation tools such as Confluence and Jira
Essential Technical Skills
- Proficiency in PCB design tools including Altium Designer, KiCad, or Cadence Allegro
- Experience with embedded firmware development in C/C++ and debugging using JTAG or logic analyzers
- Knowledge of industry standards including IPC-2221, IPC-A-610, and UL certification processes
- Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management in PCB layouts
- Ability to assess technical risks and propose mitigations while balancing cost, schedule, and performance trade-offs
About This Strategic PCB & AI Platforms Opportunity
This Strategic Project Lead role represents one of the most senior and best-compensated remote hardware engineering leadership positions available globally in 2026 — offering $400,000–$550,000 per year for a qualified PCB and embedded systems leader ready to drive next-generation hardware development for a global technology industry client. The role combines deep PCB technical expertise with executive-level project leadership, offering direct engagement with senior and C-suite stakeholders, real influence over product roadmaps, and the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world including the UAE.
Career Excellence: Lead next-generation PCB and AI platform hardware development at $400K–$550K — a fully remote senior engineering leadership role open to UAE-based candidates globally.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior PCB Design Leaders: With 7+ years of PCB and embedded systems experience and 3+ years in project leadership roles
- Altium / KiCad / Cadence Engineers: With hands-on proficiency in professional PCB design tools and production-grade hardware delivery
- Embedded Firmware & Hardware Engineers: Skilled in C/C++, JTAG debugging, and cross-functional hardware-firmware integration
- Signal Integrity & DFM Specialists: With strong knowledge of IPC standards, thermal management, power integrity, and manufacturing coordination
- Remote-First Hardware Leaders: Based in the UAE or globally, seeking a $400K–$550K senior leadership role with full remote flexibility and executive-level impact
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