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Founding Hardware Engineer

San FranciscoFull-time$70,000–$70,0002026-10-12 → 2026-10-15
On-siteVisa sponsorship offered

Core

Design and optimize hardware for a wearable device enabling private interaction with computers, taking it from prototype to production.

Role type

Founding hardware engineer

Builds

Wearable devices for mobile/private computer interaction

Domain

Consumer electronics / IoT / Wearables

Required skills

PCB layout, power management, RF design, manufacturing process development, supplier management, assembly process development, hardware debugging, cost optimization, reliability engineering

Preferred skills

Experience with compact wearables, IoT devices, consumer electronics, AI tools

Technologies

PCB design tools, RF design tools, manufacturing test equipment

Responsibilities

Improve PCB layout, power, RF, size, reliability, and cost across hardware revisions; Develop manufacturing, testing, supplier, and assembly processes; Resolve issues during board bring-up and manufacturing; Own hardware decisions and device quality

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC