Hardware Engineer

KYIV ● full-time

The Petcube Team is seeking for a Hardware Engineer who will be in charge of our new hardware product – Petcube Bites. We are looking for a strong mechanic mindset, who will become a great addition to our existing team of top notch Engineers. This position foresees trips to our Production location in Shenzhen about 2 times a year during the critical delivery phases. The role will be in charge of supporting curiosity spirit in research and development processes. This job is perfect for an adept of lean approach who is ready to iterate a lot and operate in vague environment.

SKILLS

  • Deep knowledge of digital schematic
  • Middle knowledge of analog schematic
  • PCB layout experience of 4,6,8 layers: BGA components, DDR3 memory, etc

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop schematics for devices
  • PCB layout (4,6,8 layers) with BGA components, DDR3 memory, etc
  • Create documentation for production line (gerbers, assembly drawing, etc)
  • New components research
  • Buisness trips to China

REQUIRED TOOLS

  • Altium Designer advanced knowledge

IMMEDIATE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop Hardware Part for our new device - Petcube Bites ( improve existing )
  • Migrate Hardware Part of our existing product Petcube Play to the new platform ( new CPU and camera)
  • Work with Chinese Engineers and component suppliers in order to improve the quality of WiFi connectivity (Antennas, impedance of microwave parts)
  • Decrease the cost of devices by means of minimal change of the component base.
  • Prototype potential new products
  • All types of development include documentation for the production, handling hardware issues at the early production stages and prototyping them in China.

BENEFITS

  • Great compensation package based on your experience and company-wide benefits.
  • A multicultural work environment with communication between Kyiv, San Francisco, and Shenzhen offices.
  • A team of 60+ professionals and 20+ pets all of whom you will be excited to see every time you come to the office.
  • A demanding and satisfying startup environment that facilitates rapid personal growth, fueled by a fusion of Silicon Valley Engineering culture and founding team’s work ethics.
  • Flexible Hours - people expected to be in the office for certain hours every day, but no one counts your time and never will. We only work with people who are excited and take pride in the work they do.
  • New gear. We provide you with all the equipment you need to work comfortably and efficiently, from new laptops to standing desks.

Apply at careers@petcube.com