Founding Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE Join an early-stage electronics manufacturing technology team to build AI-assisted PCB design tools and EDA automation from the ground up. This hands-on role spans software, embedded systems, and hardware production workflows, helping turn product designs into manufacturable circuit boards. WHAT YOU'LL DO - 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. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 3 years of experience shipping software products, including at least one physical or hardware product delivered to end users. - Hands-on experience with PCB design, KiCad, schematic review, or electronics hardware. - Proficiency in at least one systems language: C, C++, Rust, or Go. - Experience building and shipping embedded systems or firmware. - Strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, and systems design. - An active portfolio of side projects, open-source contributions, or personal hardware builds. - Startup or founder experience is useful, as is familiarity with EDA tools, manufacturing pipelines, hardware supply chains, or AI integration in design tooling. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary is $120,000 to $200,000 per year. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.