Fi · 1 day ago
Staff Electrical Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $225K/yr
8+ years expFi is a fast-growing startup focused on transforming the human-pet relationship through innovative technology. As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design and development of electronics for cutting-edge products, tackling complex challenges and driving the entire electronics design lifecycle.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsumerPetWearables
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end electronics design for Fi products, from proof-of-concept to mass production
Contribute to system architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Work closely with leadership, firmware, mechanical, and overseas engineering teams to drive board bring-up, validation, and safety testing, ensuring seamless integration and reliability
Optimize system architecture and power management strategies for ultra-low-power performance—because every microamp matters
Work closely with overseas CM/JDM partners to drive efficient design, testing, and manufacturing processes
Qualification
Required
8+ years in high-volume consumer electronics design
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Expertise in circuit design: Low-power systems, lithium-ion battery-powered devices, RF systems (Wi-Fi, LTE, GNSS), sensing technologies, and digital communication buses
Technical skills: Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium preferred), advanced lab skills with tools like DMMs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers, and the ability to solder SMD components down to 0201 level under a microscope
Collaborative mindset: Strong communication skills and experience working with technical and non-technical teams across multiple countries
Firmware understanding: Familiarity with firmware concepts and experience with C or Python for embedded systems testing and debugging
Track record: Proven experience leading the electronics design lifecycle from prototype through to mass production
Flexibility: Willingness to travel to China as needed
Preferred
Antenna design experience: a major plus
Animal lover: A passion for animals is a plus—our NYC office is pet-friendly!
Benefits
Flexible PTO to take the breaks you need
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
Free access to One Medical, Kindbody, and Talkspace to keep you feeling your best
$500 annual donation to a dog charity of your choice through our BarkBack Program
Your furry best friend(s) get all the benefits of a Fi collar, on us
Share the Fi magic with loved ones through our gifting program
Company
Fi is the leading provider of GPS and AI enabled wearable devices for dogs and cats.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$40MKey Investors
LongView Asset ManagementRRE VenturesLerer Hippeau
2021-02-25Series B· $30M
2019-03-14Series A· $7M
2017-12-01Seed· $3M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Bensamoun
Founder / CEO
Loren Kirkby
CTO / Co-Founder
Recent News
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