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Founding Engineer

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Clera San Francisco Source published Oct 14, 2026 Source retrieved Oct 15, 2026
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ABOUT THE ROLE

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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.

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