CareerPlan

Founding Software Engineer

San FranciscoFull-time$160k–$200k2026-11-09
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Designing and building custom hardware solutions (VR headsets, robotics, wearables) by creating circuit boards and electronic systems.

Role type

Founding Electrical Engineer (Hardware)

Builds

Custom PCBs, motor controllers, RF/antenna systems, battery management units, and compute carriers for client projects.

Domain

Hardware engineering, embedded systems, RF, power electronics

Required skills

PCB design, high-speed digital design, power electronics, RF and antenna design, BGA fanout, manufacturing process knowledge, system-level design

Preferred skills

Generative AI (LLMs, AI agents), AI-assisted coding tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, Devin)

Technologies

KiCad, Altium, Cadence, LTspice

Responsibilities

Own client projects from requirements to manufacturing, design diverse hardware applications, collaborate with firmware and layout teams, build internal automation tools

Seniority

Early-stage, hands-on IC