Hardware Exploratory Engineer

AI research and deployment company building and deploying frontier AI products, including ChatGPT, Codex, and its API platform.

41 current maintainers27 active leads7 new active leads120 lead step-downs17 early lead departures
San Francisco, United States
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About the Role

You will contribute to the design, development and integration of complex hardware systems for new AI-driven consumer devices. You will design, prototype and validate mechanical and electrical subsystems, work with design, operations and manufacturing teams, drive DFM/DFA reviews, bring up prototype and pilot builds, debug system-level issues and partner with global suppliers. The role is based in Singapore with occasional travel to manufacturing partners.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in consumer hardware, consumer electronics or advanced product development
  • Deep technical fluency in mechanical, electrical or systems engineering
  • Taken at least one consumer product from concept to mass production

Responsibilities

  • Design, prototype and validate mechanical and electrical subsystems from development through mass production
  • Collaborate with design, operations and manufacturing teams on quality, reliability and scalability
  • Drive DFM/DFA reviews, design iterations and prototype and pilot build bring-up
  • Debug complex system-level issues and lead root-cause investigations
  • Partner with global suppliers and cross-functional teams from concept to launch

Benefits

  • Relocation support
  • Hybrid work model