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Founding Engineer

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Clera San Francisco Source published Oct 21, 2026 Source retrieved Oct 21, 2026
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ABOUT THE ROLE

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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.

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