Electronic Engineer - San Francisco

Plaud

$150K — $200K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in consumer electronics, IoT, or wearable device development.
  • Strong experience in schematic design, board bring-up, and system debugging.
  • Proficiency in EE design tools such as Altium Designer and Cadence tools.
  • Experience with low-power electronics, sensors, and wireless technologies.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and good communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electronic systems for AI wearable prototypes.
  • Build and debug prototype hardware and support board bring-up.
  • Collaborate with mechanical and firmware engineers on prototypes.
  • Evaluate the electronic feasibility of product concepts.
  • Prepare validated electronic designs for further development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to join the founding team with meaningful ownership.
  • Top-tier healthcare, including dental and vision, for employees and dependents.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching for retirement planning.
  • Unlimited PTO plus 13 paid holidays.
  • 12 weeks of paid time off for new parents, regardless of gender.
  • Hybrid office environment with a minimum of 3 in-office days per week.
  • New hires receive top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.
Full Job Description
What You Will Do
  • Design and develop electronic systems for AI wearable prototypes, including schematic design and system architecture.
  • Build and debug prototype hardware, supporting board bring-up, sensor integration, and system validation.
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical and firmware engineers to deliver fully functional prototype devices.
  • Evaluate electronic feasibility of product concepts and support rapid hardware iteration cycles.
  • Prepare validated electronic designs and documentation for handoff to the Shenzhen engineering team for further development.


Skills, Qualifications and Experience We Look for
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience in consumer electronics, IoT, or wearable device development.
  • Strong experience in schematic design, board bring-up, and system debugging for embedded hardware systems.
  • Proficiency in EE design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, or KiCad, and familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and lab debugging tools.
  • Experience with low-power electronics, sensors, batteries, and wireless technologies (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi) used in wearable devices.
  • Strong problem-solving ability and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional and international teams.


What We Offer
  • Founding Team: Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast-growing startup.
  • Competitive Compensation: $150K-$200K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
  • Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.
  • Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
  • New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
  • Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week.
  • Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.
  • Perks: Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.


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