Founding Hardware Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE Join an early-stage consumer AI hardware team as its Founding Hardware Engineer. You will own the device hardware from the next board revision through manufacturing, helping build a compact wearable designed for private interaction with computers. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Improve PCB layout and optimize power, RF performance, size, reliability, and cost. - Move prototype hardware toward production by addressing design for manufacture, testing, suppliers, and assembly. - Identify and resolve issues during hardware bring-up, real-world testing, and manufacturing. - Make hardware decisions and maintain quality across shipped units. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Typically 2 to 7 years of hardware engineering experience, including hands-on individual-contributor work. - Personal experience designing PCBs that shipped in a real product. - Prototype-to-production experience, or strong early-career fundamentals and demonstrated ability to work quickly with AI tools. - Ability to take ownership across layout, power, RF, testing, suppliers, and assembly. - Experience with compact wearables, IoT devices, or consumer electronics is particularly relevant. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $70,000 to $100,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, United States. Candidates willing to relocate are welcome.