Lead Hardware Engineer

About the Role

We’re a well-capitalized, product-driven startup operating in stealth, building a next-generation consumer device that brings real-time interaction and intelligence into the home in a new form factor.

We’re seeking a senior hardware engineer to join our founding team and lead the development of our first hardware product—from early prototyping to full production. You’ll work closely with a small, multidisciplinary team of software, AI, and design engineers to build something truly new.

What You’ll Do

Lead hardware system design for a compact consumer electronics device, including schematic capture, board layout review, and bring-up.

Own the hardware stack, including SoC selection, power management, I/O routing, and thermal constraints.

Collaborate with embedded, AI, and design teams to ensure seamless integration between hardware and real-time software pipelines.

Source and integrate components such as microphones, cameras, and wireless modules, with a focus on performance, latency, and cost.

Support prototyping, DFM, and small-batch manufacturing in the early stages.

Work with vendors and factories as we move toward test runs and eventual production.

What You Might Have

5+ years of experience designing and shipping embedded hardware or consumer electronics.

Proficiency with schematic design and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad).

Experience working with SoCs (e.g., Amlogic, Rockchip, Broadcom), PMICs, and common interfaces like HDMI, USB, and Wi-Fi/BT.

Familiarity with debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.) and bring-up of Linux or Android systems on custom boards.

Bonus: experience with voice interfaces, cameras, IR/LiDAR sensors, or audio/video systems.

Bonus: experience with DVT, compliance (FCC/CE), and scaling to production.

Why Join

Build a meaningful, zero-to-one hardware product at the edge of real-time interaction and AI.

Join a nimble, low-ego founding team with deep experience building and shipping.

Tackle hard, multidisciplinary problems in a high-ownership environment.

Competitive salary and meaningful early equity.

Remote flexibility, with hardware lab access in Los Angeles if needed.