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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Advanced Technologies Engineer - **Company:** Deckers - **Location:** Portland, OR, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $108,700.0 - $146,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Strategies of Testing - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b2da689c-b8e6-49cf-b3b9-83ba20b1ed58 ## About the Role * Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field; without a Master's, equivalent technical work experience required. * 6+ years in advanced materials or engineering systems, with experience managing projects and global partners. * Deep knowledge of underfoot systems, foam creation processes, and how foam-plate systems relate to athlete performance. * Strong analytical modeling, project management, and process development skills. ## Description As Lead Advanced Technologies Engineer - HOKA Innovation, you will drive the execution of HOKA's innovation pipeline by developing next-generation underfoot material systems and engineering solutions. You'll translate innovation direction into actionable engineering work, establish technical approaches, and create scalable processes that elevate team capability and product performance. Operating with autonomy, you'll manage multiple projects, apply advanced analytical problem solving, and help shape the future of HOKA's product innovation. We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together. Your Impact * Lead development of next-generation underfoot systems from concept through validated prototypes, applying materials science, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing expertise. * Build structured experimentation plans, sample matrices, and testing strategies to optimize foam systems, plate integrations, and geometries. * Independently determine engineering approaches based on testing, data, and project requirements, integrating foam chemistry, geometry tuning, and plate interactions for optimal performance. * Design and execute structured engineering studies to validate underfoot systems against defined performance targets. * Develop and refine mechanical testing methodologies, lab setups, and validation frameworks, analyzing technical drawings, lab data, and prototype learnings to inform design improvements. * Manage multiple assignments and workstreams concurrently, building clear project plans, timelines, deliverables, and success criteria aligned to functional goals. * Provide day-to-day technical guidance, training, and direction to junior engineers and project contributors. * Create and implement new procedures and processes to drive desired engineering results across material evaluation, prototyping, and validation. * Standardize workflows to improve repeatability, scalability, decision quality, and team efficiency. * Incorporate sustainability considerations into engineering decisions, material selection, and concept development, supporting evaluation and integration of lower-impact materials and processes. ## Related Videos - [Your Testing Strategy is broken - lets fix it!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1672-your-testing-strategy-is-broken-lets-fix-it) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Building the Right Product and Building It Right: A Glimpse into Extreme Programming, Atomic Design ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/398-building-the-right-product-and-building-it-right-a-glimpse-into-extreme-programming-atomic-design) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [To Me My X-Tests! - Mutation testing Strategies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1959-to-me-my-x-tests-mutation-testing-strategies) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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