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Product Design Engineer

Hired
California, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026 CLOSED ON 6/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Design Engineer position at Hired?

  • Role: Product Design Engineer
  • Location: On-site (California)
  • Payout: Competitive


Role Overview:

We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Engineering Design Specialist to work on a Full-time basis. As a key member of the engineering team, this individual will design and validate simulation-based engineering problems for training and evaluating advanced AI models. This role requires expertise in crafting realistic engineering design tasks where a model must make genuine trade-offs, size components, and iterate against physics-based simulators to meet competing specifications. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI systems that transform industries.


Key Responsibilities:

• Design and validate simulation-based engineering problems that require true design reasoning, with clear constraints and optimization goals.

• Deliver complete problem sets including reference solutions, near-miss variants, edge cases, and documentation, ensuring appropriate difficulty levels and simulation accuracy.

• Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to identify areas for improvement and develop novel design challenges that push the limits of current AI capabilities.

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of AI model limitations and areas for improvement, and use this knowledge to design more effective and realistic engineering problems.

• Ensure that all design problems are thoroughly tested and validated to ensure accuracy and consistency.


Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong background in electronic engineering and telecommunications, with a deep understanding of AI systems and simulation-based design.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and validate complex engineering problems that require true design reasoning.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C , or Java, with experience in AI and machine learning frameworks.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify areas for improvement and develop novel design challenges.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with AI researchers and engineers.


More About the Opportunity:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the AI industry, contributing to the development of cutting-edge AI systems that transform industries. As a member of the engineering team, this individual will have the opportunity to collaborate with top AI researchers and engineers, and develop novel design challenges that push the limits of current AI capabilities.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.


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