Founding Engineer
Core
Build AI-assisted PCB design tools and EDA automation from the ground up, integrating manufacturing pipelines to turn product designs into manufacturable circuit boards.
Role type
Founding Engineer (Software, Embedded Systems, Hardware Workflows)
Builds
AI-assisted PCB design tools, EDA automation features, backend systems, user-facing platform tools
Domain
Electronics manufacturing technology, AI integration, hardware design
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
PCB design, KiCad, schematic review, electronics hardware, systems languages (C, C++, Rust, Go), embedded systems, firmware, algorithms, data structures, systems design
Preferred skills
Startup or founder experience, EDA tools familiarity, manufacturing pipelines knowledge, hardware supply chains, AI integration in design tooling
Technologies
KiCad, C, C++, Rust, Go
Responsibilities
Build and ship AI-assisted PCB design tools and EDA automation features, Integrate manufacturing pipelines and support the workflow from hardware design through production, Work across backend systems and user-facing platform tools, Collaborate with the founding team on product direction and technical strategy, Ship iteratively, respond to user feedback, and tackle evolving engineering challenges
Seniority
Founding, hands-on IC
