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Head of Hardware Design

FluxSan Francisco OfficeProduct & Engineering
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Salary
$245K - $270K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
21 Jan 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Flux is hiring a Head of Hardware Design in San Francisco to lead the evolution of the world's first AI hardware engineer platform. This multidisciplinary leadership role suits an experienced electrical engineering expert passionate about building advanced electronic tools and defining AI design behaviors.

Role Overview

In this position, the professional will own hardware design practices, guiding principles, and ECAD tool capabilities. The individual will serve as the primary design partner for AI and machine learning teams to establish guardrails, evaluation frameworks, and best practices. Starting as a hands-on manager with two direct reports, the leader will scale the Hardware Design function, drive rapid prototypes, and represent the voice of the customer.

Key Responsibilities

Drive ECAD feature design and product requirements across placement, routing, constraints, stackup, and manufacturing outputs.
Partner with AI and machine learning teams to teach the AI hardware engineer how to design successful products.
Build and scale the Hardware Design function by mentoring team members and defining core responsibilities.
Lead quick-turnaround hardware prototypes from schematic to bring-up and perform thermal and power validation.
Amplify user insights by channeling feedback loops and customer relationships into iterative product strategies.

Requirements

Extensive electrical engineering experience spanning RF and wireless, EMI and EMC, power electronics, analog and mixed-signal, and high-speed digital design.
Expertise in signal and power integrity, PCB stackup, DFM, DFT, and manufacturing workflows.
Proficiency in multiple ECAD tools, simulation software, and lab instrumentation.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate user needs into clear technical specifications.
Proven leadership ability to function as both a hands-on engineer and a people manager.

Nice to Have

Experience in a larger technical organization with a track record of shipping hardware at scale.
On-the-ground factory, test, mass production, and yield optimization background.
Prior customer-facing or design-partner experience turning user feedback into product wins.
Practical exposure to AI and machine learning concepts such as prompting, evaluation, or data curation.

Skills and Tools

ECAD platforms including Altium, Cadence Allegro or OrCAD, Mentor Xpedition, KiCad, and Zuken.
Simulation tools including SPICE, ADS, HyperLynx, SIwave, and HFSS.
Lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, VNAs, logic analyzers, and power analyzers.
Figma for design collaboration.

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $245,000 to $270,000 USD.
Meaningful equity in the company.
Comprehensive benefits package.

About the Company

Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, Flux aims to remove the friction from hardware development through an AI-powered platform. Backed by prominent venture capital firms and investors including 8VC, Bain Capital Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures, Outsiders Fund, John Lilly, and Tom Preston-Werner, the company secured $37M in funding in February 2026 to accelerate its mission.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Flux careers page or send a resume, a quick cover letter, and links to public designs or talks to hiring@flux.ai with the subject line Head of Hardware Design – Your Name.

Skills and tech stack

Figma

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Head of Hardware Design role?

The annual base salary ranges from $245,000 to $270,000 USD, accompanied by meaningful equity and comprehensive benefits.

Where is this position located?

This position is located at the Flux office in San Francisco.

What are the primary responsibilities of this role?

Responsibilities include directing ECAD feature specs, acting as the design partner for AI/ML development, building and scaling the hardware design team, developing physical prototypes, and championing user insights.

What qualifications are preferred for candidates?

Preferred qualifications include experience in a larger technical organization shipping at scale, factory and mass production experience, customer-facing or FAE background, and practical exposure to AI/ML tooling.

How can I apply for this job?

You can apply by sending your resume, a quick cover letter, and links to public designs or talks via email to hiring@flux.ai.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Flux careers page.

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