Regulatory Compliance Director

About the role

Arlo is a company dedicated to creating innovative and reliable security solutions. Our team focuses on delivering products that exceed customer expectations and continuously pushes the boundaries of security technology.

Responsibilities

• Define and own Arlo’s global regulatory compliance strategy, aligning it with product roadmap and business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the Regulatory Compliance team; set clear goals, provide coaching, and cultivate a high-performance culture.
• Serve as Arlo’s senior internal subject matter expert on all regulatory, radio, safety, and EMC matters for Arlo products.
• Champion regulatory compliance awareness across the organization and with external partners, including ODMs and strategic accounts.
• Oversee the identification of applicable regulatory, radio, safety, and EMC standards across all Arlo products in collaboration with engineering, suppliers, and third-party test labs.
• Drive design-stage compliance by actively participating in design reviews and risk analyses, embedding regulatory considerations early in the product development lifecycle.
• Lead product homologation efforts across all markets where Arlo products are sold, ensuring timely and thorough approvals.
• Develop and manage comprehensive product test plans in partnership with external labs, overseeing international regulatory approval projects end-to-end.
• Manage carrier certification processes, including GCF and PTCRB, for Arlo’s cellular product portfolio.
• Function as the primary contact for Arlo’s strategic accounts on all regulatory compliance matters, providing expert guidance and maintaining strong executive-level relationships.
• Serve as Arlo’s primary point of contact with customers, suppliers, test labs, and certification bodies on regulatory compliance related matters.
• Lead the team in partnering with internal departments to proactively identify, address, and resolve regulatory issues across product lines.
• Own and maintain all regulatory compliance documentation in accordance with Arlo’s established standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with ESG Committee to align compliance with Arlo's broader CSR/ESG commitments and contribute compliance data to ESG disclosures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience as a function head with successful track records in achieving success via leading a team.
• Experience in consumer electronics or wireless products, such as security cameras, lights, battery, power adaptor, solar panel, with thorough understanding on the latest product safety compliance standard and certification process with third party labs.
• Working knowledge of product configuration management practices (BOMs, specifications, ECR/ECO/MCO, part numbers, rules of interchangeability).
• Highly analytical. Organized and strong program management skills.
• Ability to influence. A strong communicator that can tell stories.
• Ability to travel internationally few times a year.
• Experience with carrier certifications (e.g., Verizon, AT&T, US Cellular, Z-Wave, ZigBee, Telstra) is preferred.
• Mandarin speaking is a plus.

Qualifications

• Passionate about innovation and reliability in security technology.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Proven ability to manage and grow teams.
• Deep understanding of regulatory, radio, safety, and EMC standards.
• Experience in consumer electronics or wireless products.
• Knowledgeable in product configuration management practices.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Experience with carrier certifications.
• Fluency in Mandarin is a plus.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Leadership and team management.
• Regulatory compliance expertise.
• Product development and homologation.
• Stakeholder and partner management.
• Documentation and governance.

Benefits

Arlo offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $170,000 to $250,000 USD per year in the United States and $170,000 to $190,000 CAD per year in Canada, plus equity. Additional benefits include a full range of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off and flexible work arrangements.

Pay

The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at commencement of employment. In the United States, the expected range is $170,000 to $250,000 USD per year, and in Canada, $170,000 to $190,000 CAD per year, plus equity.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role, requiring regular visits to the office or as required to meet with stakeholders. Office locations include Carlsbad - CA, Irvine - CA, Milpitas - CA, Richmond - CAN. Travel to other offices, test labs, and ODMs may also be required.