Electrical Engineer at Voltai – Palo Alto, California

About Voltai
Voltai’s mission is to re-build the physical world by developing super-intelligence to accelerate the pace of hardware innovation. Our focus is to create AI-driven systems that optimize hardware designs for complex semiconductor and electronics applications, driving the future of innovation.
About the Role
We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our forward-thinking team and contribute to AI-enhanced hardware design. In this role, you will own the design, simulation, and validation of electrical circuit boards integrated into AI-driven products. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure that AI-generated designs meet real-world engineering challenges, leading efforts in data collection for training AI models. This is a high-impact role where you’ll drive the integration of AI into electrical design and lead a team in delivering cutting-edge hardware solutions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, simulate, and validate electrical circuit boards integrated into AI-driven semiconductor and electronics products.
• Work closely with customers to gather feedback on AI-generated designs and address real-world electrical engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with ML engineers, product managers, and firmware engineers to create AI-generated electrical designs.
• Lead efforts in gathering data for electrical component training and AI model validation.
• Oversee manufacturing bring-up, validation, and testing of electrical circuit designs.
• Hire, mentor, and lead a team of electrical engineers to support AI-based hardware design products.

Required Skill Sets:

• Expertise in circuit design, including analog and digital circuits, microcontroller systems, and power management.
• Experience in PCB design and layout using tools like Altium, Eagle, or KiCad, from concept to manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of embedded systems and familiarity with microcontrollers, FPGAs, and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, etc.).
• Strong understanding of power electronics, signal integrity, and PCB debugging using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Proficiency in hardware-software co-design and collaboration with firmware engineers.
• Ability to collaborate with customers to translate their requirements into optimized technical designs.
• Experience in mentoring and managing a team of electrical engineers and leading projects.

Nice-to-Have:

• Familiarity with AI/ML techniques related to hardware design automation.
• Experience with simulation and design tools like LTSpice for circuit analysis and CAD tools for mechanical design.
• Knowledge of data collection and validation for AI model training.
• Python programming experience for test automation.

Compensation Philosophy
At Voltai, we believe exceptional work deserves exceptional rewards. Our compensation structure is designed to reflect the value each team member brings to our pioneering efforts in the semiconductor and AI industries. The base salary for this role ranges from $150,000 to $300,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, expertise, and potential impact. We ensure our compensation aligns with individual contributions and the long-term success of our company.
Our Benefits
At Voltai, we believe in taking care of our team so they can focus on pushing the boundaries of innovation. Our benefits package is designed to support your well-being and fuel your professional growth:

• Unlimited PTO: Recharge when you need it, no questions asked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical and dental insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered.
• Commitment to Your Growth: We invest in your continuous learning and development through challenging projects and opportunities for advancement.
• Visa Sponsorship: We support international talent and offer visa sponsorship to help you join our team, no matter where you are in the world.