Full-Time

Senior Hardware Engineer

Posted on 9/24/2024

Density

Density

51-200 employees

Designs sensors for workspace utilization analytics

Data & Analytics
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$200k - $225kAnnually

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Requires in-office presence in San Francisco 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday).

Category
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Cadence Allegro
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in hardware design engineering, with a focus on system integration in consumer electronics.
  • Proficiency in electronic design automation (EDA) tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or similar.
  • Strong knowledge of circuit design principles, signal integrity, power management, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and debug complex hardware issues.
  • Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).
  • Experience modifying embedded software and debugging low-level SW/FW <-> Hardware issues.
  • Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, in-person, cross-functional team environment.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and development of our hardware, owning the detailed part selection and PCB design from concept to production, ensuring system-level integration across various components.
  • Collaborate with software, mechanical, and industrial design teams to ensure cohesive product development and optimization.
  • Perform system-level troubleshooting and problem-solving to ensure robust and reliable hardware performance.
  • Design and develop complex analog and digital circuits, including schematic capture and PCB layout.
  • Conduct simulations and analysis to validate circuit designs and ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Work with manufacturing partners to develop and refine prototypes and production units.
  • Develop and execute test plans to verify hardware functionality, reliability, and performance.
  • Propose and implement innovative design solutions to enhance product performance and user experience.

Density designs and manufactures smart sensors that provide businesses with data on how their office spaces are utilized. These sensors track space usage without compromising individual privacy, allowing companies to make informed decisions about their work environments. Density's products are used by a variety of clients, including large corporations, to optimize office layouts and reduce costs associated with unused spaces. The company operates globally, with teams in major cities and its sensors deployed in 30 countries. Density's business model includes selling its sensors and offering a subscription-based analytics platform that delivers insights into space utilization. This helps clients improve their real estate strategies and adapt to hybrid working models, ultimately saving money by minimizing wasted space.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$211.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-14%

2 year growth

-38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for privacy-focused analytics boosts Density's market potential.
  • Hybrid work models increase need for real-time space utilization data.
  • Prevision.io acquisition enhances Density's EMEA expansion and data-driven insights.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging startups may increase competition in privacy-focused space solutions.
  • Decline in U.S. office space inventory could reduce sensor demand.
  • Potential EU data privacy law changes may impact EMEA expansion.

What makes Density unique

  • Density uses proprietary depth sensors for anonymous real-time space utilization data.
  • The platform ensures privacy by not capturing personally identifiable information.
  • Density offers a subscription-based analytics platform for detailed workspace insights.

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