[Remote] Hardware Engineer - US-Based

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Toptal is a global network of top talent in business, design, and technology. They are seeking a Hardware Engineer to design, develop, and integrate a new class of consumer hardware that will change how people interact with their living spaces. Responsibilities • Lead electrical design for our first-generation product • Develop system-level architecture across sensors, actuators, power delivery, and control electronics • Rapid prototyping: PCB bring-up, bench testing, reliability, and thermal testing • Work closely with firmware, materials, ID, and manufacturing on integration • Evaluate suppliers and manufacturing partners • Help build internal hardware lab and testing capabilities Skills • Bachelor's degree is required • 5-8+ years in hardware engineering, mechatronics, consumer electronics, or IoT • Experience with PCB design (Altium, KiCad), embedded systems, and electromechanical integration • Strong with power electronics, analog/digital design, and DFM/DFT • Comfortable working in ambiguity and building fast in early-stage environments • Passionate about designing products that blend engineering, elegance, and everyday usability • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts • You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do • Experience with thin-film electronics, smart materials, optical systems, or high-voltage drivers • Prior startup or zero-to-one hardware launch experience Company Overview • Toptal is a network of talent in business, design, and technology that enables companies to scale their teams, on demand. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job