Founding Hardware Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: San Francisco

Employment Type: FullTime

About the Role

Join a small, early-stage team developing a wearable device for private interaction with computers. As the founding hardware engineer, you will own the hardware from the next board revision through production, helping shape a product designed for use on the move.

What You'll Do

• Improve PCB layout, power, RF, size, reliability, and cost across upcoming hardware revisions.

• Take prototype hardware toward production by developing manufacturing, testing, supplier, and assembly processes.

• Identify and resolve issues during board bring-up, real-world testing, and manufacturing.

• Own hardware decisions and the quality of each device that ships.

What We're Looking For

• Typically 2 to 7 years of experience, with a track record of personally designing PCBs that shipped in a real product.

• Experience with compact wearables, IoT devices, or consumer electronics is especially relevant.

• Experience taking hardware from prototype to production, including layout, power, RF, testing, suppliers, and assembly.

• Early-career engineers with strong fundamentals and demonstrated ability to work quickly with AI tools may also be a fit.

• A hands-on approach and interest in owning design, testing, and manufacturing work end to end.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is $70,000 to $80,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.

Location

Full-time, on-site role in San Francisco, California, United States. Candidates willing to relocate are welcome.