Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients.Title of Role : Senior Electrical EngineerCompany Stage of Funding : Series AOffice Type : Onsite 5 Days a WeekSalary : $180,000 + Equity (~0.1%)Company DescriptionOur client is an early-stage, venture-backed startup that is fundamentally rethinking how circuit boards are designed. They are building a software platform that automates the most time-consuming and manual part of hardware development : PCB layout. Leveraging a deep understanding of physics and cutting-edge machine learning techniques, their tool aims to produce production-ready circuit board blueprints in hours instead of weeks.The company's mission is to empower electrical engineers by eliminating the tedium of layout work, enabling faster iteration, better designs, and ultimately a new standard for hardware engineering. Backed by top-tier investors, they are working with some of the most innovative hardware teams in the world.What You Will DoAs a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll be the bridge between the company's core engineering team and its customers. This is a product-focused role where your real-world expertise in board design will help shape and improve the software platform. Your responsibilities will include :Supporting customers during onboarding and ongoing usage of the self-service toolTranslating customer schematics and requirements into optimal design configurationsEvaluating board outputs and making design recommendations for buildability and performanceBuilding boards internally for demonstration and testing purposesServing as a key liaison between customers and the internal product / engineering teamsAdvocating for customer needs and helping prioritize product roadmap featuresIdeal Candidate BackgroundWe're looking for a seasoned electrical engineer with deep experience in complex board design. The ideal candidate will have :7-12 years of experience designing high-complexity circuit boards (e.g., motherboards, AI accelerators, flight computers)Strong background in electrical engineering fundamentals and simulationTitles such as Senior, Principal, or Lead Hardware / Electronics Design EngineerProficiency in board design tools such as Altium and CadenceExperience with high-speed digital design, RF, or high-power systemsA passion for improving tools and processes that serve the engineering communityStrong communication skills and the ability to represent the company to technical stakeholdersPreferredMaster's degree in Electrical EngineeringExperience working at both startups and larger companies with rigorous design review processesPrior experience with simulation tools like SPICE, SIwave, HFSS, or HyperLynxFamiliarity with product development cycles from prototype through productionDesire to move into product-focused or hybrid technical rolesCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive base salary of $180,000Equity package of ~0.1% (benchmarked against other Series A companies)Health, dental, and vision coverageThe chance to work at the intersection of software, AI, and hardwareThe opportunity to solve a long-standing pain point in engineering workflowsA high-ownership role with visibility into product direction and company strategyWhy This Opportunity is ExcitingThis is not just another electrical engineering role. It's a chance to step into a company that is fundamentally changing how hardware gets built. You'll join a tight-knit, ambitious team that values grit, curiosity, and technical excellence. With a strong focus on innovation and customer empathy, this role offers a unique blend of engineering, product, and strategic influence-and the chance to help build something that electrical engineers have dreamed of for decades.Create a job alert for this searchSenior Electrical Engineer • San Francisco, CA, US #J-18808-Ljbffr