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Full-Time

Director of Hardware Engineering

Posted on 5/29/2024

Pebble

Pebble

11-50 employees

Integrates intelligence and sustainability in RVs

Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$200k - $250kAnnually

Expert

Fremont, CA, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
System Hardware Engineering
Requirements
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience releasing products into the hands of customers.
  • Experience in the electric vehicle space.
  • Extensive experience with both high voltage and low voltage systems.
  • Proven track record in shipping products, preferably from new, innovative companies.
  • Significant experience in hardware production.
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to build trust and navigate production challenges.
  • Thrives in an innovative fast-moving startup environment
Responsibilities
  • Lead and scale a small team with significant potential for organizational growth.
  • Oversee the entire hardware testing process, ensuring systems and processes are efficient and effective.
  • Play a key role in maturing and innovating hardware architecture.
  • Manage the complexities of high and low voltage requirements throughout the production process.
  • Lead and navigate production challenges to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
  • Work closely with various teams to ensure successful implementation and testing of hardware systems.

Pebble offers a new RV experience that integrates intelligence, sustainability, and flexibility, leveraging advanced technologies to create a lighter, more flexible living experience. The company's vision reimagines the RV lifestyle for true sustainability, going well beyond all-electric.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$13.6M

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The company's leadership includes former executives from Apple, Tesla, and Zoox, bringing a wealth of experience and credibility to Pebble Life.
  • With $13.6M in seed and series A funding from prominent investors like Lightspeed, Vision+, and UpHonest Capital, Pebble Life is well-positioned for growth and innovation.
  • The direct-to-consumer sales model allows for better customer engagement and potentially higher profit margins by cutting out intermediaries.

What critics are saying

  • The high starting price of $109,000 may limit the market to affluent consumers, potentially slowing widespread adoption.
  • As a new entrant in the market, Pebble Life faces the challenge of building brand recognition and trust among consumers who may be loyal to established RV brands.

What makes Pebble unique

  • Pebble Life focuses exclusively on the electric RV market, a niche yet rapidly growing segment within the broader EV industry, unlike competitors who may offer a range of electric vehicles.
  • The Pebble Flow's ability to serve as an additional room, office, or rental space when not on the road sets it apart from traditional RVs, offering multifunctional utility.
  • Its integrated solar panels and massive EV battery provide up to seven days of off-grid autonomy, eliminating the need for generators and propane tanks, which is a significant advantage over conventional RVs.
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