Lead Electrical Engineer (Wearables)

TL;DR

Lead Electrical Engineer (Wearables): Designing and developing electrical architectures for future wearables and accessory devices with an accent on miniaturization and ultra-low power operation. Focus on custom hardware development, power modeling, and solving complex system integration challenges.

Location: Hybrid - San Diego or San Francisco, California

Salary: $169,150 - $233,000 (depending on region)

Company

hirify.global empowers individuals to own their inner potential through award-winning wearable health technology and the hirify.global Ring.

What you will do

• Lead system design and development, including electrical architecture and system integration for future wearables.
• Drive miniaturization and ultra-low power operation through custom hardware and power modeling.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and RF engineering teams and external vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Manage system performance and validation plans focusing on EMI/ESD, coexistence, and reliability.
• Partner with leadership to define and refine product roadmaps and development timelines.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience designing and shipping high-volume consumer electronics.
• Expertise in ultra-low power microprocessors, SoCs, MEMS sensors, and wireless technologies.
• Proven experience designing and validating analog and digital systems.
• Deep familiarity with compute blocks (CPUs, NPUs, DSPs, ISPs) and protocols like UART, I2C, MIPI, and SPI.
• Experience with silicon definition, customization, and end-to-end system operation.
• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to mentor across multiple organizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including mental health resources.
• Complimentary hirify.global Ring and employee discounts for friends and family.
• Generous time off: 20 days PTO, 13 paid holidays, and 8 flexible wellness days.
• Paid sick leave and parental leave.
• Collaborative and passionate team culture.