Head of iCafe Headset, Hardware Development
Core
Lead a new hardware engineering team to develop and launch cost-effective, ultra-low latency gaming headsets specifically optimized for the competitive internet cafe and esports hotel market in China.
Role type
Head of Hardware Development (iCafe Gaming Headsets)
Builds
iCafe gaming headsets for the Chinese internet cafe and esports hotel market
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Gaming Peripherals / Hardware Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
System-level hardware integration, PCB layout optimization, RF antenna debugging, Bluetooth/USB Audio/2.4G wireless technologies, SoC vs discrete component evaluation, cost negotiation with JDMs and IC suppliers, team building and scaling, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Background in Acoustics (AE) or Electrical Engineering (EE), experience with gaming headset ODMs/CMs, experience with mainstream gaming headset IC vendors
Technologies
Bluetooth, USB Audio, 2.4G wireless, SoC, PCB, RF
Responsibilities
Lead full-lifecycle development and specification of iCafe headset systems, optimize RF gain and 2.4G protocol performance for high-interference environments, manage key IC suppliers and JDMs, coordinate with EE/ME/FW/AE teams, build and mentor a local hardware engineering team, conduct design reviews and validation testing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
