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Fi is a passionate team from Square, Google, TikTok, Peloton, Uber, and more working to transform the human-pet relationship. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge technology to revolutionize what it means to be a pet parent. The pet industry remains firmly stuck in the past, and we are here to change that. We are leveraging our team's talent and expertise to improve the lives of millions of pets in the U.S. Real-time location tracking, activity, sleep, and behavior monitoring – and that's just the beginning. If you're someone who thrives in innovative, collaborative work environments and feels strongly about helping pets live longer, better lives, Fi could be the perfect fit.
Staff Electrical Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
158 days ago
Salary
$150K - $225K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Staff Electrical Engineer
Fi Smart Dog Collar
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Fi is looking for a Staff Electrical Engineer! Do you dream of designing hardware that solves real-world problems and improves lives—both human and pets? As our Staff Electrical Engineer, you’ll lead the charge in designing and building the electronics that power Fi’s groundbreaking products. This is your chance to push the boundaries of innovation, tackle complex technical challenges, and make an impact at a fast-growing hardware startup. What You’ll Do: - Lead the design: Own the end-to-end electronics design for Fi products, from proof-of-concept to mass production. - Innovate and optimize: Contribute to system architecture, schematic capture, PCB layout, and component selection to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability. - A seat at the table: Work closely with leadership, firmware, mechanical, and overseas engineering teams to drive board bring-up, validation, and safety testing, ensuring seamless integration and reliability. - Push boundaries: Optimize system architecture and power management strategies for ultra-low-power performance—because every microamp matters. - Scale production: Work closely with overseas CM/JDM partners to drive efficient design, testing, and manufacturing processes. Qualifications - Experience: 8+ years in high-volume consumer electronics design. - Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. - Expertise in circuit design: Low-power systems, lithium-ion battery-powered devices, RF systems (Wi-Fi, LTE, GNSS), sensing technologies, and digital communication buses. - Antenna design experience: A major plus. - Technical skills: Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium preferred), advanced lab skills with tools like DMMs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers, and the ability to solder SMD components down to 0201 level under a microscope. - Collaborative mindset: Strong communication skills and experience working with technical and non-technical teams across multiple countries. - Firmware understanding: Familiarity with firmware concepts and experience with C or Python for embedded systems testing and debugging. - Track record: Proven experience leading the electronics design lifecycle from prototype through to mass production. - Flexibility: Willingness to travel to China as needed. - Animal lover: A passion for animals is a plus—our NYC office is pet-friendly! Benefits - Time to Recharge: Enjoy flexible PTO to take the breaks you need. - Top-Notch Health Coverage: We’ve got your back (and teeth and eyes) with full medical, dental, and vision insurance. - Wellness Perks: Free access to One Medical, Kindbody, and Talkspace to keep you feeling your best. - Dog-Friendly Office: Bring your pup to work — they’re part of the team, too. - Give Back to the Pups: Make tails wag with a $500 annual donation to a dog charity of your choice through our BarkBack Program. - Free Fi Membership: Your furry best friend(s) get all the benefits of a Fi collar, on us! - Love for Friends + Family: Share the Fi magic with loved ones through our gifting program. Salary The anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000–$225,000. Actual compensation will vary based on multiple factors, including skills, experience, market conditions, and role scope, which may evolve during the hiring process. This role is also eligible for equity compensation. Equal Opportunity Employer Fi is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Requirements
- Experience: 8+ years in high-volume consumer electronics design.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Expertise in circuit design: Low-power systems, lithium-ion battery-powered devices, RF systems (Wi-Fi, LTE, GNSS), sensing technologies, and digital communication buses.
- Antenna design experience: A major plus.
- Technical skills: Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium preferred), advanced lab skills with tools like DMMs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers, and the ability to solder SMD components down to 0201 level under a microscope.
- Collaborative mindset: Strong communication skills and experience working with technical and non-technical teams across multiple countries.
- Firmware understanding: Familiarity with firmware concepts and experience with C or Python for embedded systems testing and debugging.
- Track record: Proven experience leading the electronics design lifecycle from prototype through to mass production.
- Flexibility: Willingness to travel to China as needed.
- Animal lover: A passion for animals is a plus—our NYC office is pet-friendly!
Benefits
- Time to Recharge: Enjoy flexible PTO to take the breaks you need.
- Top-Notch Health Coverage: We’ve got your back (and teeth and eyes) with full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Wellness Perks: Free access to One Medical, Kindbody, and Talkspace to keep you feeling your best.
- Dog-Friendly Office: Bring your pup to work — they’re part of the team, too.
- Give Back to the Pups: Make tails wag with a $500 annual donation to a dog charity of your choice through our BarkBack Program.
- Free Fi Membership: Your furry best friend(s) get all the benefits of a Fi collar, on us!
- Love for Friends + Family: Share the Fi magic with loved ones through our gifting program.
- Salary
- The anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000–$225,000. Actual compensation will vary based on multiple factors, including skills, experience, market conditions, and role scope, which may evolve during the hiring process. This role is also eligible for equity compensation.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Fi is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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