Founding Hardware Operations Lead Role
About Mira
Mira builds AI smart glasses and a companion AI ring that help people think better, learn faster, and recall information instantly. Our devices capture real-world context and give users a highly personalized AI assistant that enhances memory, reasoning, and creativity. Our vision is simple: a world where everyone is superintelligent.
We are backed by leading investors including General Catalyst and Naval Ravikant, have built viral AR prototypes, and operate fully in-person in San Francisco.
About the Role
We’re looking for 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, 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.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the hardware lifecycle from EVT → DVT → PVT → production
Work with ODM/OEM partners on timelines, specifications, and quality control
Oversee sampling, packaging, certifications, and QA processes
Coordinate logistics, shipping, and global supply chain operations
Build operational systems that support scaling up production volumes
Work closely with engineering and product teams to align hardware and user experience
You Might Be a Good Fit If You
Have experience in hardware supply chain, operations, or program management
Have worked with factories or manufacturing partners
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
Why Join
At Mira, you’ll build at the intersection of hardware and AI, creating products people will use every day. You’ll work on real frontier technology with a fast-growing team shipping real devices, and you’ll use the products you build, helping shape the future of wearable intelligence from the inside out.