Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer
Tools for Humanity is a technology company building products for humans in the age of AI. It contributes to World and develops proof-of-human hardware and software, including the Orb, alongside World App services for World ID and digital-asset management.
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About Tools for Humanity
Tools for Humanity is a technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco and Munich. It builds and operates services including World ID App and World App, which provide interfaces for creating and using World ID, accessing Mini Apps, and managing digital assets through a self-custodial wallet. It also develops the Orb and Orb Mini proof-of-human hardware and software, using encrypted iris-imaging processes and open-source components, and leads design and planning for World Spaces.
Skills
About the Role
You will design, test, and validate electronic hardware for flagship devices. You will own PCB and PCBA development, program microcontrollers for device bring-up, diagnose and repair hardware issues, and run qualification and validation processes. You will collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing partners to bring reliable products to production.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field
- 8-10 years of electronics product development experience from concept to production
- Experience with E-CAD tools such as Altium or EAGLE
- Proficiency with circuit simulation tools
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Solid understanding of embedded systems and microcontrollers
- Experience programming microcontrollers in C
- Experience with real-time operating systems preferably FreeRTOS and Zephyr
- Experience using oscilloscopes logic analyzers and VNA
- Hands-on experience with embedded camera integration
- Experience with network connectivity technologies including BLE Wi-Fi and LTE and antenna optimization
- Proven ability to mentor and inspire engineering teams
- Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and excellent English communication
Responsibilities
- Own electronic design of PCBAs and PCBs
- Develop and implement electrical systems and circuits
- Evaluate and verify existing hardware designs
- Diagnose and repair hardware issues
- Oversee qualification verification and validation of hardware
- Commission and repair electrical assemblies
- Program microcontrollers in C for device bring-up
- Integrate and validate software releases on hardware
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate product design
- Optimize network connectivity and antenna performance
- Design and test embedded camera-based hardware systems
- Stay current with emerging hardware technologies
Benefits
- Open and collaborative office space in downtown San Francisco
- Unlimited PTO
- Monthly phone reimbursement or company device
- Daily DoorDash credit for in-office meals
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Life insurance
- Flexible time off
- Commuter benefits
- Professional development stipend
- Long term incentive package