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Founding Engineer in USA

Clera
Full time
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USA
10/08/2026
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San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

Build and ship AI-assisted PCB design tools and EDA automation features.
Integrate manufacturing pipelines and support the hardware-to-production workflow.
Own problems across backend systems and user-facing platform tools.
Shape product direction and technical strategy with the founding team.
Ship quickly, incorporate user feedback, and resolve technical and operational blockers.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience shipping software products, including at least one physical or hardware product shipped to end users.
Hands-on experience with PCB design, KiCad, schematic review, or electronics hardware.
Experience building and shipping embedded systems or firmware, with proficiency in C, C++, Rust, or Go.
Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and systems design.
An active portfolio of side projects, open-source contributions, or personal hardware builds.
Experience in a startup or founder environment is expected; EDA tools, manufacturing workflows, hardware supply chains, or AI integration experience is useful.

Benefits

Annual salary range of $120,000 to $200,000.
On-site role in San Francisco, California, United States.
Visa sponsorship is not available.

Salary: $120k - $200k/yr

Clera

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