Best Hardware Startups Hiring Now
The top hardware startups hiring right now on Migrate Mate include Nuro, Motional, and Velo3D, alongside companies working across autonomous vehicles, quantum computing, battery materials, and industrial robotics. Migrate Mate tracks 276 live open roles across 9 hardware startups as of October 15, 2026, updated daily. Hardware is one of the few sectors where software engineers, mechanical engineers, and operations specialists all build toward the same physical product, making it a distinctive environment for people who want to see their work at scale.
The best Hardware Startups hiring on Migrate Mate right now
Curated by our editorial team · 276 live roles from Migrate Mate, updated daily
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Nuro
Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsOperationsNuro has 101 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, the most of any hardware startup we track, concentrated in software engineering (24) and project & program management (6). Nuro builds self-driving systems and operates autonomous delivery fleets focused on last-mile logistics. Its commercial deployment work means hardware and software roles connect directly to real-world fleet operations.
Roles by team
- Software Engineering24
- Project & Program Management6
- Human Resources5
- Engineering (Non-Software)3
- AI (Artificial Intelligence)2
+10 roles across other teams
Open roles101 openSee all 101 roles at NuroView JobSenior/Staff Controls Engineer, Core DevelopmentMountain View, CA · On-siteView JobSenior Controls Engineer, Vehicle IntegrationMountain View, CA · On-siteView JobSenior Software Engineer, PoseMountain View, CA · On-siteView JobSoftware Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure and ObservabilityMountain View, CA · On-siteView JobEmbedded Software EngineerMountain View, CA · On-site - 02
Motional
Autonomous VehiclesAIEngineeringMotional has 71 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) (6) and business operations (6). Motional develops autonomous vehicle technology through machine learning, motion planning, and AI systems engineering. The company has deployed robotaxi services in multiple U.S. markets, giving engineers direct exposure to production-level autonomous systems.
Roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)6
- Business Operations6
- Software Engineering4
- Business Development4
- Backend Engineering4
+25 roles across other teams
Open roles71 openSee all 71 roles at MotionalView JobSenior Onboard Vehicle Network EngineerLas Vegas, NV · HybridView JobSenior Onboard Vehicle Network EngineerPittsburgh, PA · HybridView JobOnboard Vehicle Network EngineerLas Vegas, NV · HybridView JobPrincipal Engineer Team Lead, Simulation InfrastructureBoston, MA · HybridView JobPrincipal Engineering ManagerLas Vegas, NV · On-site - 03
Velo3D
Additive ManufacturingAerospaceEngineeringVelo3D has 34 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in AI (Artificial Intelligence) (6) and engineering (Non-Software) (5). Velo3D develops metal additive manufacturing systems that allow aerospace and industrial customers to 3D-print complex parts without traditional support structures. Its technology is qualified for flight-critical components used in rockets and turbines.
Roles by team
- AI (Artificial Intelligence)6
- Engineering (Non-Software)5
- Business Strategy3
- Accounting2
- Account Management2
+14 roles across other teams
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IonQ
Quantum ComputingHardwareSoftwareIonQ has 28 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) (6) and business operations (6). IonQ builds trapped-ion quantum computers and the software stack needed to run algorithms on quantum hardware. As a publicly traded quantum company, it hires across hardware physics, software engineering, and cloud integration.
Roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)6
- Business Operations6
- Creative & Design2
- Business Strategy2
- Compliance & Risk1
+10 roles across other teams
Open roles28 openSee all 28 roles at IonQView JobQPU Production Test Development ManagerCollege Park, MD · On-siteView JobSenior Customer Success Manager, Quantum Adoption & Technical EnablementCollege Park, MD · RemoteView JobSenior Manager, Resilience Engineering & OperationsBothell, WA · On-siteView JobDirector, Real EstateCollege Park, MD · On-siteView JobSenior Staff AI Security LeadCollege Park, MD · On-site - 05
Berkshire Grey
RoboticsAILogisticsBerkshire Grey has 13 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) (2) and executive leadership & C-Suite (2). Berkshire Grey builds AI-powered robotic automation systems for fulfillment centers and supply chain operations. Its deployments serve large retail and logistics customers, creating roles across robotics, machine vision, and systems integration.
Roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)2
- Executive Leadership & C-Suite2
- Electrical Engineering2
- Business Analysis1
- IT Support1
+5 roles across other teams
Open roles13 openSee all 13 roles at Berkshire GreyView JobSenior Warehouse Automation Project ManagerBedford, MA · RemoteView JobSenior Software Engineer, Robotic Packing/ManipulationBedford, MA · On-siteView JobPrincipal Software Engineer, ManipulationBedford, MA · On-siteView JobSenior Electrical EngineerBedford, MA · On-siteView JobSenior/Principal Mechanical Engineer – Stride Shuttle SorterBedford, MA · On-site - Editor’s note
What to look for in a hardware startup
Hardware companies move differently from pure software firms, product cycles are longer, manufacturing constraints are real, and the gap between a prototype and a shipped product can span years. Before joining, it pays to understand where in that cycle a company sits and whether the team has the capital and roadmap to reach the next milestone. Look for evidence that leadership has navigated the transition from R&D to production before.
Production Stage
A company still in prototype phase carries more timeline risk than one with active deployments or customer contracts. Ask whether the product ships today and to whom.
Funding Runway
Hardware development is capital-intensive. Check the most recent funding round and whether the company has revenue or government contracts that reduce dependence on the next raise.
Team Composition
Strong hardware startups blend mechanical, electrical, and software engineers with operations leaders who have scaled physical products. A lopsided team is a risk signal worth probing in interviews.
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Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
Battery TechMaterials ScienceEngineeringSila Nanotechnologies, Inc. has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in specialized engineering (6) and compliance & legal (2). Sila Nanotechnologies develops silicon anode battery materials designed to increase energy density in lithium-ion cells for electric vehicles and consumer electronics. The company has active partnerships with major automotive manufacturers.
Roles by team
- Specialized Engineering6
- Compliance & Legal2
- Electrical Engineering1
- Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering1
- Software Engineering1
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles12 openSee all 12 roles at Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.View JobEHS&S SpecialistMoses Lake, WA · On-siteView JobEHS&S Site ManagerMoses Lake, WA · On-siteView JobControls Engineer and Electrical EngineerMoses Lake, WA · On-siteView JobStaff Engineer, Manufacturing EngineeringMoses Lake, WA · On-siteView JobForward Deployed Application DeveloperAlameda, CA · On-site - 07
Serve Robotics
RoboticsAIDelivery TechServe Robotics has 11 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in manufacturing operations (2) and business operations (2). Serve Robotics builds autonomous sidewalk delivery robots and the AI systems that navigate them through pedestrian environments. The company operates commercial fleets, putting software and hardware teams close to daily deployment data.
Roles by team
- Manufacturing Operations2
- Business Operations2
- Product Management2
- Electrical Engineering1
- Procurement & Supply Chain1
+3 roles across other teams
Open roles11 openSee all 11 roles at Serve RoboticsView JobService Technician IIAtlanta, GA · On-siteView JobSenior Electrical EngineerRedwood City, CA · On-siteView JobService Technician ILos Angeles, CA · On-siteView JobOperations AssociateDallas, TX · On-siteView JobSenior Robotics Embedded EngineerRedwood City, CA · On-site - 08
Hermeus
AerospaceEngineeringDefenseHermeus has 5 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in aviation operations (1) and electrical engineering (1). Hermeus is developing hypersonic aircraft for both commercial travel and government customers, targeting speeds that would compress transatlantic flights to under two hours. The team spans propulsion, aerodynamics, and flight systems engineering.
Roles by team
- Aviation Operations1
- Electrical Engineering1
- Engineering (Non-Software)1
- Civil & Structural Engineering1
Open roles5 openSee all 5 roles at HermeusView JobSenior Flight Software EngineerLos Angeles, CA · On-siteView JobAvionics Electrical EngineerAtlanta, GA · On-siteView JobChief Engineer - Airbreathing Propulsion TestJacksonville, FL · On-siteView JobPropulsion Development EngineerLos Angeles, CA · On-siteView JobTest EngineerLos Angeles, CA · On-site - 09
Rigetti Computing
Quantum ComputingHardwareEngineeringRigetti Computing has 1 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in electrical engineering (1). Rigetti Computing designs and manufactures superconducting quantum processors alongside a full-stack software platform for quantum application development. The company operates its own quantum fabrication facility, creating roles across cryogenic engineering, software, and cloud infrastructure.
Roles by team
- Electrical Engineering1
Open roles1 openSee all 1 roles at Rigetti ComputingView JobSenior Software Engineering ManagerFremont, CA · On-site
How hardware startups pay and equity work
Compensation at hardware startups typically combines a base salary with an equity grant, and the balance between the two shifts depending on the company's stage. Later-stage companies with revenue or major customer contracts tend to offer base pay that tracks closely with large technology employers, while earlier-stage teams often offer larger option pools in exchange for a lower cash floor. Equity in hardware companies can carry meaningful upside, but it also takes longer to materialize given the time required to build and ship physical products. The day-to-day trade-off is worth thinking through honestly. Hardware roles often involve hands-on lab work, manufacturing floor time, or field deployment, environments that are fundamentally different from a remote software role. That physical dimension is a genuine draw for engineers who want to build something they can hold, but it also means fewer fully remote positions and more location-specific requirements tied to where a company's fabrication, testing, or operations infrastructure sits.
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Which hardware startups are hiring the most right now?
Nuro is hiring the most, with 101 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, followed by Motional (71) and Velo3D (34). Migrate Mate tracks 276 live roles across 9 hardware startups in total, updated daily, so the order shifts as companies open and close positions.
Do hardware startups pay well compared to larger tech companies?
Generally, yes. Growth-stage hardware startups are usually competitive with large tech employers on base salary, particularly for engineering roles where specialized skills are scarce. The difference shows up in the structure of the total package: more of the compensation sits in equity rather than cash bonuses or refreshers. At later-stage companies with revenue, base pay is closest to market rate. Earlier-stage startups tend to trade a lower base for a larger option grant, which can be valuable if the company reaches a liquidity event.
What kinds of roles do hardware startups typically hire for?
Hardware startups hire most heavily in software engineering, engineering (Non-Software), and business operations. Across the 9 hardware startups Migrate Mate tracks, software engineering is the largest function at 29 of 276 open roles as of October 15, 2026, followed by engineering (Non-Software) (23) and business operations (14).
Do hardware startups hire remotely?
It depends on the company and the function. Of the roles Migrate Mate tracks across these 9 hardware startups, 26% are remote or hybrid as of October 15, 2026. Remote availability varies by team and role, so each Migrate Mate listing shows its work location before you apply.