Toptal · 3 weeks ago
Hardware Engineer - US-Based
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expToptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology. They are seeking a Hardware Engineer to design, develop, and integrate 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
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
Preferred
Experience with thin-film electronics, smart materials, optical systems, or high-voltage drivers
Prior startup or zero-to-one hardware launch experience
Company
Toptal
Toptal is a network of talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-07-01Seed
Leadership Team
Taso Du Val
CEO
Alejandro Rigatuso
Principal Growth Marketing Strategist
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