Founding Engineer
clera · San Francisco · onsite
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
- Build and ship AI-assisted PCB design tools and EDA automation features.
- Integrate manufacturing pipelines and support the hardware-to-production workflow.
- Work across the platform, from backend systems to user-facing tools.
- Collaborate with the founding team on product direction and technical strategy.
- Ship iteratively, respond to user feedback, and resolve technical and operational blockers.
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.
- Experience building and shipping embedded systems or firmware.
- Proficiency in at least one systems language: C, C++, Rust, or Go.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and systems design.
- An active portfolio of side projects, open-source work, or personal hardware builds.
- 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.