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Technical Program Manager II, AR Wearables

Mercor • Remote

Education

Not stated

Type

Hourly

Pay Rate

$70–$100/hr

Listed

234d ago

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About this role

From the Mercor listing

This role supports a business group focused on developing next-generation AR wearable devices. The team is driving innovation in flexible and rigid circuit board design, enabling advanced features in compact form factors. The need arises from increased project volume and the complexity of integrating new electrical components into wearable products.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

  • Responsible for electrical parts and components in big tech, with a focus on AR wearables and small electrical components.
  • Work outside standard hours to accommodate collaboration with APAC vendors.
  • End-to-end ownership of PCB fabrication, including schematics, layouts, and form development through to execution and vendor approval for part fabrication.
  • Direct ownership of design releases for flexes and MLBs (multi-layer boards) from early design through production.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to develop flexible circuits and rigid circuit boards.
  • Gather feedback, track schedules, and highlight risks throughout the development process.
  • Manage SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and FATP (Final Assembly, Test, and Pack) builds end-to-end, optimizing for schedule, quality, and yield.
  • Engage directly with APAC contract manufacturers, ensuring supplier readiness and managing flex vendor relationships.
  • Minimum 5 years in electrical design, PCB development, or related hardware engineering roles.
  • Experience in wearables or consumer electronics preferred.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred, but not required. Relevant experience is more important than formal education.
  • Managing SMT and FATP builds end-to-end, including schedule, quality, and yield optimization.
  • Hands-on APAC CM (Contract Manufacturer) management, including flex vendor engagement and supplier readiness.
  • Experience with AR wearable device development (preferred).
  • Familiarity with small electrical component integration in compact form factors (preferred).
  • Knowledge of advanced PCB fabrication techniques and materials (preferred).

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work in Remote
  • Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in Business

How long hiring takes

Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.

Within 2 weeks
~25%
Within 6 weeks
~60%
Within 3 months
~80%

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What to Expect

Looking at Mercor Business listings we've tracked, contracts in this domain typically run about 3 weeks. Actual length varies by project, but this gives you a realistic baseline going in.

Based on 31 extracted Mercor Business listings.

Why this role

At $70–$100/hr, this remote Technical Program Manager II, AR Wearables role pays competitively without asking you to relocate, interview in person, or keep fixed hours in Business.

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Common questions

Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?

Mercor places you with one client for a defined engagement, like 'Python Tutor for 3 months', rather than having you grab small tasks from a shared queue. Most roles function as steady contract work, not one-off gigs.

Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?

Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.

What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?

No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.

What does Business work look like for a Technical Program Manager II, AR Wearables?

Tasks here are scoped to Business, not generic labeling. As a Technical Program Manager II, AR Wearables, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Business) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Business background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.

What specific skills does this listing call for?

AI Training is named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with this, expect the screening process to test for it directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.

How much does this specific role pay?

This listing is posted at $70–$100/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.

What happens when I click Apply on this listing?

You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.

How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?

Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.