About the Role
Join an early-stage electronics design and manufacturing technology company as its Founding Engineer. You will build AI-assisted PCB design tools and an EDA automation platform, helping take hardware projects from design through production.
What You'll Do
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Build and ship AI-assisted PCB design tools and EDA automation features.
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Integrate manufacturing pipelines and support the hardware-to-production workflow.
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Work across the platform, from backend systems to user-facing tools.
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Collaborate with the founding team on product direction and technical strategy.
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Ship iteratively, respond to user feedback, and resolve technical and operational blockers.
What We're Looking For
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At least 3 years of experience shipping software products, including at least one physical or hardware product delivered to end users.
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Hands-on experience with PCB design, KiCad, schematic review, or electronics hardware.
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Experience building and shipping embedded systems or firmware.
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Proficiency in at least one systems language: C, C++, Rust, or Go.
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Strong software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and systems design.
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An active portfolio of side projects, open-source work, or personal hardware builds.
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Startup or founder experience is helpful, as is experience with EDA tools, manufacturing workflows, hardware supply chains, or AI and machine learning integration.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $120,000 to $200,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.
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