Toptal ยท 1 day ago
Hardware Engineer
Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on-demand. They are seeking a Hardware Engineer to own the design, development, and integration of a new class of consumer hardware that will change how people interact with their living spaces.
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Responsibilities
Lead electrical design for our first-generation product
Develop system-level architecture across sensors, actuators, power delivery, and control electronics
Rapid prototyping: PCB bring-up, bench testing, reliability, and thermal testing
Work closely with firmware, materials, ID, and manufacturing on integration
Evaluate suppliers and manufacturing partners
Help build internal hardware lab and testing capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
5-8+ years in hardware engineering, mechatronics, consumer electronics, or IoT
Experience with PCB design (Altium, KiCad), embedded systems, and electromechanical integration
Strong with power electronics, analog/digital design, and DFM/DFT
Comfortable working in ambiguity and building fast in early-stage environments
Passionate about designing products that blend engineering, elegance, and everyday usability
Experience with thin-film electronics, smart materials, optical systems, or high-voltage drivers
Prior startup or zero-to-one hardware launch experience
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts
You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do
Benefits
Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans
Basic life insurance coverage
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Access to flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts
Access to telehealth virtual doctors
An employee assistance program
Flexible paid time off
Company
Toptal
Toptal is a network of talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-07-01Seed
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