Head of iCafe Headset, Hardware Development

Logitech is seeking a Head of iCafe Headset, Hardware Development to lead a brand-new iCafe gaming headset hardware team in Suzhou/Shanghai.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building an efficient local hardware engineering team and delivering innovative headset products featuring extreme cost-performance, ultra-low latency, and perfect adaptation to complex internet cafe environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the full-lifecycle development, specification, and definition of the iCafe headset system
• Evaluating mainstream audio chipset platforms and conducting feasibility studies to optimize cost structures while achieving 10/20ms ultra-low latency
• Optimizing RF gain, antenna coverage, and 2.4G proprietary protocol performance to address unique interference, battery life anxiety, and compliance challenges in internet cafe environments
• Managing premium JDMs and key IC suppliers, and evaluating early-stage technical solutions through data-sheet analysis
• Coordinating with Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, and Acoustic engineering teams, while interfacing with Logitech's Global Audio team
• Building and scaling a high-performing hardware engineering team in Suzhou/Shanghai
• Conducting hardware design reviews, troubleshooting, and documentation

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years of experience in hardware design and headset system development
• A deep background in Acoustics (AE) or Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Preferred experience from the gaming headset ecosystem, gaming headset ODMs/CMs, or mainstream gaming headset IC vendors/agents
• Proven track record and mandatory experience in developing gaming over-ear headset products
• Strong system-level integration capabilities within system integration and validation
• Proficiency in Bluetooth, USB Audio, and 2.4G wireless technologies
• Experience working on board design, PCB layout optimization, power management, and RF antenna debugging
• Ability to independently evaluate integrated SoC vs. discrete multi-component solutions, and accurately diagnose system root causes
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, iterative development cycles and make decisive judgments under ambiguity
• Strong leadership potential and excellent cross-functional communication skills

Logitech offers comprehensive and competitive benefits packages and working environments that are designed to be flexible and help you to care for yourself and your loved ones.