Clera

Founding Engineer

Clera
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5 days ago

Base Salary

$120k - $200k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Build AI-assisted PCB design tools and EDA automation features.
  • Integrate manufacturing pipelines and manage the hardware-to-production workflow.
  • Own backend and user-facing full-stack platform work.
  • Collaborate with the founding team on product direction and technical strategy.
  • Ship quickly, incorporate user feedback, and remove project blockers.

Requirements

  • 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, schematic review, KiCad, or electronics hardware.
  • Proficiency in at least one of C, C++, Rust, or Go.
  • Strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and systems design.
  • Experience building and shipping embedded systems or firmware.
  • An active portfolio of side projects, open-source contributions, or personal hardware builds.
  • High agency, self-direction, and comfort with startup ambiguity and wearing many hats.
  • Prior startup or founder experience is a plus.
  • Experience with EDA tools, manufacturing pipelines, hardware supply chain integration, or AI/machine-learning tooling is a plus.

Benefits

  • On-site role in San Francisco, California.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available.

Tech Stack

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