Clera

Founding Engineer

Clera
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Base Salary

$120k - $200k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Build and ship AI-assisted PCB design tools and EDA automation features.
  • Integrate manufacturing pipelines and manage the full hardware-to-production workflow.
  • Own full-stack problems across backend systems and user-facing tooling.
  • Collaborate with the founding team on product direction and technical strategy.
  • Iterate quickly based on customer feedback and remove blockers.

Requirements

  • 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, schematic review, KiCad, or electronics hardware work.
  • Proficiency in at least one of C, C++, Rust, or Go.
  • Strong foundations in algorithms, data structures, and systems design.
  • Experience building or shipping embedded systems or firmware.
  • Evidence of personal technical craft through side projects, open-source contributions, or hardware builds.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and early-stage startup pace; prior founder or startup experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with EDA tools, manufacturing pipelines, or hardware supply chains is a bonus.
  • Experience integrating AI or machine learning into tooling or design automation is a plus.

Benefits

  • Base salary of $120,000–$200,000 USD annually.
  • Equity is available as part of the founding team package.
  • On-site role in San Francisco, California.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

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