Human-Computer Interaction Designer - San Francisco

What You Will Do

• Develop embedded firmware for AI wearable prototypes, enabling communication between MCU, sensors, wireless modules, and other hardware components.
• Bring up new hardware platforms, perform firmware debugging, and validate system functionality.
• Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to build fully integrated prototype devices.
• Implement and optimize firmware for low-power operation, device control, and basic system functions.
• Support rapid prototype iteration and prepare firmware architecture for handoff to the Shenzhen engineering team.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience We Look for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems, with experience on MCU platforms and RTOS environments.
• Proficiency with development and debugging tools such as Keil, IAR Embedded Workbench, VS Code, or Eclipse, and familiarity with JTAG/SWD debuggers and logic analyzers.
• Experience working closely with hardware teams using schematic/PCB tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence, or KiCad for hardware bring-up and debugging.
• Experience with low-power systems, sensors, and wireless protocols (Bluetooth/BLE, Wi-Fi) used in wearable or IoT devices.
• Experience with using AI tools for a rapid software development and testing.