Hardware Engineer-New Grads
Benchstack Ai
San Francisco, CA0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- NetworkingCircuit designEmbedded systems
- Work
- On-site in San Francisco
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Circuit design47%Embedded systems24%Networking7%of 148 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 27, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Benchstack Ai is seeking a Founding Hardware Engineer for a pre-seed, a16z Speedrun-backed startup located in San Francisco. This role is fully in-office at their SF hardware lab and is available to start immediately.
What You’ll Own
- The full hardware lifecycle: schematic capture, PCB design, assembly, soldering, and bench testing
- Sensor integration (accelerometers, IMUs, thermal cameras)
- Firmware on ESP32 and Raspberry Pi
- Improving sensors based on real operator feedback
- Helping shape the product as the company moves toward autonomous vessels
What We’re Looking For
- Hands-on PCB design and schematic experience
- Embedded and firmware skills
- Projects you’ve built yourself, end to end
- Bonus: IoT, robotics, marine, automotive or other harsh-environment hardware
Requirements
- Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents due to US government and defense contracts.
Compensation & Equity
- $150k to $170k base
- 1 to 1.5% equity
- Potential for a path to CPO with 5 to 10% equity after 6 to 7 months for the right person.