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Hardware Engineer

USA
B

Built In

Startup
Category
Technical
Experience
0-3 years
Type
Full-Time
Location
USA
Job Description
Benefits & Culture
Flexible hours
Remote work
Paid time off
Fast-paced environment
Direct feedback
Growth opportunities
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Compensation Calculator
In startups, higher salary usually means lower equity.
Salary (affects equity %)
Link salary ↔ equity
$125,000
$80,000$200,000
Equity % (auto from trade-off model)
0.93%
0%5%
Projected Exit Value
$350,000,000
$10M$500M
Live Trade-off
Salary
Equity %
Est. Equity Value at Exit
$100,000
1.08%
$1,884,167
$125,000
0.93%
$1,636,250
$150,000
0.79%
$1,388,333
$175,000
0.65%
$1,140,417

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Role Overview

The listed jobs are for Hardware Engineers, focusing on various aspects of hardware design, development, testing, and integration. These roles span across different seniority levels, from entry-level to principal engineers.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include designing and supporting complex digital circuit card assemblies, leading engineering teams, and fostering collaboration across hardware and engineering domains. Specific duties can involve design, analysis, testing, documentation, prototype fabrication, verification, validation, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Some roles may involve RF hardware systems, liquid cooling infrastructure, or AI-enabled tools for validation. Entry-level positions often involve working under senior supervision and participating in mentorship programs.

Requirements

Specific technical skills and experience will vary by role but commonly include expertise in areas such as:

  • High-speed digital design (PCIe, Ethernet, Serdes)
  • Circuit card assembly design (schematic capture, PCB layout)
  • RF circuit design and microwave technology
  • Embedded systems and microcontrollers
  • FPGA design and VHDL/Verilog
  • Analog circuit design and simulation tools (Spice, Pspice)
  • Power electronics and high-voltage systems
  • Hardware reliability testing and failure analysis
  • Liquid cooling infrastructure design
  • Software skills such as C++, Python, or shell scripting
  • Familiarity with CAD tools (Cadence, Altium)
  • Understanding of communication systems and signal processing
  • Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts for hardware applications is increasingly relevant.