Founding Hardware Design Engineer (San Francisco) Job at Scion Staffing in San F
Scion Staffing, San Francisco, CA, US
Founding Hardware Design Engineer Fulltime, direct hire, onsite in San Francisco, CA.
Position Overview
This is a onceinacareer opportunity to join an innovative AI startup at the ground floor and shape the future of hardware from day one. The role demands passion for AI, the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, and a drive to turn bold ideas into tangible products.
Perks
- Competitive annual salary of $180k225k base (depending on experience) + equity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Opportunity to build something extraordinary from scratch with worldclass engineers
- Great professional growth and continued learning potential
Responsibilities
- Lead endtoend design, development, and deployment of AIoptimized hardware systems from concept to production
- Make critical architectural decisions on component selection, power management, thermal design, and system architecture that will shape the companys technical foundation
- Drive prototyping efforts and oversee testing, validation, and iteration of hardware designs to ensure optimal performance
- Ensure seamless hardwaresoftware integration and conduct technical due diligence on emerging hardware technologies and AI accelerators
Qualifications
- Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Masters or PhD preferred)
- 7+ years of experience in hardware engineering with a focus on AI/ML systems, edge computing, or highperformance computing
- Proven track record of bringing complex hardware products from concept to production
- Deep understanding of AI accelerators, GPUs, TPUs, NPUs, or custom silicon for ML workloads
- Startup experience or entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration
Compensation & Benefits
The position offers an annual base salary range of $180k225k, commensurate with experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage plus paid time off.
About Our Firm
Scion Staffing is a national awardwinning staffing firm that has been placing talented professionals for over a decade. We focus on connecting exceptional talent with innovative companies worldwide.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equalopportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and dedicate ourselves to making employment decisions based on merit and value.
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