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Founding Hardware Engineer

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Clera San Francisco Source published Oct 12, 2026 Source retrieved Oct 12, 2026
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ABOUT THE ROLE

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ABOUT THE ROLE Join a small, early-stage team developing a wearable device for private interaction with computers. As the founding hardware engineer, you will own the hardware from the next board revision through production, helping shape a product designed for use on the move. WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Improve PCB layout, power, RF, size, reliability, and cost across upcoming hardware revisions.
  • Take prototype hardware toward production by developing manufacturing, testing, supplier, and assembly processes.
  • Identify and resolve issues during board bring-up, real-world testing, and manufacturing.
  • Own hardware decisions and the quality of each device that ships. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • Typically 2 to 7 years of experience, with a track record of personally designing PCBs that shipped in a real product.
  • Experience with compact wearables, IoT devices, or consumer electronics is especially relevant.
  • Experience taking hardware from prototype to production, including layout, power, RF, testing, suppliers, and assembly.
  • Early-career engineers with strong fundamentals and demonstrated ability to work quickly with AI tools may also be a fit.
  • A hands-on approach and interest in owning design, testing, and manufacturing work end to end. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary is $70,000 to $80,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION Full-time, on-site role in San Francisco, California, United States. Candidates willing to relocate are welcome.

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