Founding Engineer
clera · San Francisco · onsite
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.