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clera · San Francisco
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About the Role Join an early-stage electronics manufacturing technology team to build AI-assisted PCB design tools and EDA automation from the ground up. This hands-on role spans software, embedded systems, and hardware production workflows, helping turn product designs into manufacturable circuit boards. What You'll Do • Build and ship AI-assisted PCB design tools and EDA automation features. • Integrate manufacturing pipelines and support the workflow from hardware design through production. • Work across backend systems and user-facing platform tools. • Collaborate with the founding team on product direction and technical strategy. • Ship iteratively, respond to user feedback, and tackle evolving engineering challenges. 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. • Proficiency in at least one systems language: C, C++, Rust, or Go. • Experience building and shipping embedded systems or firmware. • Strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, and systems design. • An active portfolio of side projects, open-source contributions, or personal hardware builds. • Startup or founder experience is useful, as is familiarity with EDA tools, manufacturing pipelines, hardware supply chains, or AI integration in design tooling. Compensation & Benefits Base salary is $120,000 to $200,000 per year. Visa sponsorship is not available. Location On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.

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