Founding Hardware Engineer
- Pay
- $70,000 – $100,000 per year
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Listed
- Today
About the Role
Join an early-stage AI hardware team building a compact wearable for private interaction with computers. As the founding hardware engineer, you will own the device from its next board revision through production, helping turn prototypes into reliable hardware for everyday use.
What You'll Do
- Improve PCB layout and optimize power, RF performance, size, reliability, and cost.
- Lead the transition from prototype to production, including design for manufacture, testing, supplier coordination, and assembly.
- Identify and resolve hardware risks during bring-up, real-world testing, and manufacturing.
- Own hardware design decisions and the quality of finished devices.
What We're Looking for
- Typically 2 to 7 years of experience in hands-on hardware engineering, with an individual contributor focus.
- Experience personally designing PCBs that shipped in a real product, ideally a compact wearable, IoT device, or consumer electronic product.
- Experience taking hardware from prototype to production, or strong early-career fundamentals and demonstrated speed using AI tools.
- Ability to take ownership across board layout, power, RF, testing, suppliers, and assembly.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary of $70,000 to $100,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is available.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, United States. Candidates willing to relocate are welcome.
From Clera's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Founding Hardware Engineer posting at Clera states compensation of $70,000 – $100,000 per year. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Clera's official career site.
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