Define the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for new hardware products that support proof-of-human verification.Lead complex hardware projects from conception through to production, ensuring they meet strict timelines, budget requirements, and quality standards.Stay at the forefront of hardware authentication, biometrics, blockchain-based identity solutions, and cryptographic security.Work with external partners and startups to identify opportunities and innovations for future devices.Lead the delivery of strategic cross-functional products from concept to shipment.Help to resolve engineering challenges hands-on and by leveraging supplier relationships.Identify new form factors and emerging technologies that enhance our existing hardware product portfolio.Explore and validate new hardware concepts that create novel use cases in a decentralized system.Work closely with hardware leads, industrial designers, software teams, and blockchain engineers to imagine and launch new products.Drive the product lifecycle from concept and prototyping to mass production and global deployment.Partner with manufacturing, compliance, and supply chain teams to ensure scalable, cost-effective production.Define and prioritize features, specifications, and design trade-offs.Gather and analyze user feedback to refine product iterations.Identify and overcome challenges in scaling hardware products to international markets, considering logistics, compliance, and regional requirements.Collaborate with business and marketing teams to define go-to-market strategies and adoption plans.Implement program tracking tools and dashboards to communicate status and risks to stakeholders.