Human-Computer Interaction Designer - San Francisco

Plaud • San Francisco, CA

4d • $160,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Plaud Inc. is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 1,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think. Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems, with experience on MCU platforms and RTOS environments.
• Proficiency with development and debugging tools such as Keil, IAR Embedded Workbench, VS Code, or Eclipse, and familiarity with JTAG/SWD debuggers and logic analyzers.
• Experience working closely with hardware teams using schematic/PCB tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence, or KiCad for hardware bring-up and debugging.
• Experience with low-power systems, sensors, and wireless protocols (Bluetooth/BLE, Wi-Fi) used in wearable or IoT devices.
• Experience with using AI tools for a rapid software development and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware for AI wearable prototypes, enabling communication between MCU, sensors, wireless modules, and other hardware components.
• Bring up new hardware platforms, perform firmware debugging, and validate system functionality.
• Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineers to build fully integrated prototype devices.
• Implement and optimize firmware for low-power operation, device control, and basic system functions.
• Support rapid prototype iteration and prepare firmware architecture for handoff to the Shenzhen engineering team.

Benefits

• Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
• 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.
• Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
• 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
• New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.
• Best office equipment.
• Annual offsites.
• Free office drinks and snacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior