About the RoleThis is a founding engineering role at a Y Combinator-backed wearable tech startup building a device that reads and analyzes real-time emotional states. You'll own all things electrical - from board design to production - and will help shape the hardware foundation of the product as the company scales. This is a high-ownership position with a direct path to leading the hardware engineering org.
What You'll Do- Own the full electrical and PCB design for the wearable device end-to-end.
- Iterate rapidly on device hardware revisions in response to testing and user feedback.
- Drive consumer hardware from early prototype through to mass production.
What We're Looking For- 3+ years of hands-on experience in board/PCB design.
- A track record of shipping physical consumer electronics products.
- Strong background in embedded hardware and sensors.
- Experience in consumer electronics or wearable hardware is a strong plus.
- Background at a top-tier hardware company or consumer electronics manufacturer is a plus.
- Comfortable working at a fast pace in an early-stage environment.
Compensation & BenefitsSalary: $150,000 USD annually.
Equity: Meaningful founding equity stake.
Visa sponsorship: H-1B transfers are supported; new visa sponsorship is not available.
LocationOn-site in New York, NY, USA. San Francisco is also welcomed. This is not a remote role.
