Electrical Engineer, Compute and Camera Systems

About the Company

Our client is developing a new generation of intelligent home robots designed to free people from everyday chores. The company blends world-class hardware engineering with cutting-edge AI, enabling responsive, secure, and fully autonomous operation.

Based in San Francisco and founded by visionary leaders behind several breakthrough technology ventures, the company operates with an ultra-lean, high-impact philosophy: small teams, exceptional talent, and a deep focus on bringing products to market. Their approach is pragmatic with an emphasis on solving real problems for customers, not publishing papers or chasing hype.

The team is small and exceptional, composed of engineers who thrive on autonomy, speed, and impact. There are no silos, just top performers collaborating to build technology that changes how people live. And home robots are just the start.

About the Role

This team is seeking an Electrical Engineer to architect and deliver the core compute and vision subsystems at the heart of their robot’s intelligence. You’ll design custom carrier boards, integrate multi-camera systems, and ensure the hardware foundation for high-performance perception and autonomy. You’ll collaborate closely with mechanical, firmware, and perception teams, driving your designs from early concept through validation, manufacturing, and product release. You won’t just help build the product — you will also be the first to take one home.

The ideal candidate is sharp and quick-thinking, with a deep curiosity for how things work. They thrive in fast-paced, high-intensity environments and have a proven history of building reliable products that have shipped at scale.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design carrier boards for embedded compute modules, including power, high-speed I/O, and system-level integration.

• Develop and integrate multi-camera systems leveraging GMSL2/CSI interfaces, serializer/deserializer architectures, and synchronization frameworks.

• Design rigid and flex PCBs for compact, moving assemblies where signal integrity and reliability are critical.

• Implement and validate power distribution and sequencing across compute, sensor, and motion subsystems.

• Collaborate with firmware and perception engineers on hardware bring-up, testing, and debug of compute/camera systems.

• Ensure thermal, EMI/EMC, and mechanical requirements are met in a tightly integrated robotic platform.

• Drive vendor engagement and manufacturing readiness for complex embedded systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing and architecting carrier boards for high-performance compute modules (e.g., Jetson, Snapdragon, or equivalent), including power sequencing and peripheral expansion.

• Deep understanding of camera interface architectures and multi-camera system design (GMSL2, MIPI/CSI), with hands-on experience managing synchronization, data routing, and high-bandwidth signal integrity.

• Skilled in designing and integrating flex and rigid-flex PCBs for compact or moving assemblies.

• Proficiency with high-speed signal design, simulation, and validation.

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, and USB, and how they integrate into robotic control and sensing systems.

• Experience bringing up and validating camera and compute subsystems in collaboration with firmware and perception teams.

• Understanding of system-level thermal and EMI/EMC considerations in tightly integrated electromechanical systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• 5 years of hardware engineering experience.

• Experience working in small, high-ownership teams with broad and fast-moving scope.

• Hands-on experience with mass production of embedded hardware or robotics systems.

• Ability to independently execute all parts of PCB design — schematic capture, layout, stack-up planning, signal-integrity considerations, and DFM/DFA preparation.

• Strong background in power system design and integration, including AC/DC and DC/DC conversion.

Logistical Requirements

• This is an onsite role in San Francisco.