Electronic Engineer - San Francisco

Plaud; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Founding Team ownership

Competitive compensation

Equity

Top-tier healthcare

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited PTO

New Parent Leave: 12 weeks

Hybrid office: 3x in-office per week

New laptops and workstations

Job summary

Plaud Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a senior hardware engineer to design and develop electronic systems for AI wearable prototypes, including schematic design, board bring-up, and system validation.

You will collaborate with mechanical and firmware teams to deliver fully functional devices and support rapid iteration cycles. The ideal candidate has a 5+ year track record in consumer electronics or wearables, strong debugging skills, and experience with Altium, Cadence, or KiCad.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in consumer electronics, IoT, or wearable devices.
• Experience with schematic design, board bring-up and system debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic systems for AI wearable prototypes, including schematic design and system architecture.
• Build and debug prototype hardware, supporting board bring-up, sensor integration, and validation.
• Collaborate with mechanical and firmware engineers to deliver functional prototype devices.
• Evaluate feasibility and support rapid hardware iteration cycles.

Skills

Schematic design

Board bring-up

System debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro/OrCAD

KiCad

Oscilloscopes & logic analyzers

Job description

About Plaud Inc.Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 1,500,000 users worldwide since 2023.

With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think.

Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination.

With SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.

To learn more about Plaud, please visit https://www.Plaud.ai and follow along on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube

Why You Should Join Us

• Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.
• Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.
• Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.
• Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.
• Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.
• Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop electronic systems for AI wearable prototypes, including schematic design and system architecture.
• Build and debug prototype hardware, supporting board bring-up, sensor integration, and system validation.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical and firmware engineers to deliver fully functional prototype devices.
• Evaluate electronic feasibility of product concepts and support rapid hardware iteration cycles.
• Prepare validated electronic designs and documentation for handoff to the Shenzhen engineering team for further development.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

We Look for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience in consumer electronics, IoT, or wearable device development.
• Strong experience in schematic design, board bring-up, and system debugging for embedded hardware systems.
• Proficiency in EE design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, or KiCad, and familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and lab debugging tools.
• Experience with low-power electronics, sensors, batteries, and wireless technologies (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi) used in wearable devices.
• Strong problem-solving ability and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional and international teams.

What We Offer

• Founding Team: Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast-growing startup.
• Competitive Compensation: $150K-$200K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.
• Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
• New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
• Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week.
• Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.
• Perks: Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.
• Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.