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Remote Staff Hardware Engineer jobs are actively posted across the U.S. by remote-first companies and distributed engineering teams in sectors like semiconductors, consumer electronics, and defense technology. Employers hiring remotely right now include 219 Design, Nebius, and Tensordyne. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a Staff Hardware Engineer at 219, you will play a crucial role in helping companies develop products that push the boundaries of possibility and challenge the status quo.
About 219 Design219 Design is a dynamic and innovative company specializing in product development. For over 20 years, we’ve been helping companies invent products that change the world. Our clients are leaders in industries that include medical devices, surgical robotics, industrial automation, consumer electronics, merchandising, transportation, and more. Join our dedicated team and be part of our mission to develop groundbreaking technology that positively impacts the world.
Your Role
- Take responsibility for system design, schematic capture, and PCB layout on a variety of projects, ranging from rapid proof-of-concept prototypes to complex medical devices.
- Architect, design, implement, and validate custom analog and digital electronics.
- Design power electronics, including battery management and low-power design.
- Design circuits supporting various wired and wireless communication protocols (USB, RS-232, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, CAN, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), WiFi, cellular, etc).
- Manage vendors for prototype PCB fabrication and assembly.
- Conduct hands-on prototyping, board bring-up, and hardware debugging.
- Collaborate closely with clients and interdisciplinary colleagues (mechanical and firmware engineering).
- Participate in design reviews, seeking and providing technical feedback to and from peers.
- Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables independently or as part of a small team.
- Share your skills and knowledge with the team by participating in and presenting at weekly discussions.
Qualifications
- BS or MS in computer engineering, electrical engineering or a related field.
- 6+ years of professional experience.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in the use of Altium
- Proficient in the use of standard test equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.
- Must be able to work regularly out of one of our offices in the Bay Area or Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Bonus Points
- Production experience
- Experience with medical devices
- Experience with automation and robotics
- Experience in any/all: firmware development, software development, mechanical design, scripting
Benefits
Changing jobs is a big deal! We know you need to weigh compensation, job satisfaction, and company culture, so we wanted to share some of the things we think make 219 Design unique and a great place to work:
- We are a certified Great Place to Work®!
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) + company match
- Paid vacation & holidays
- A share of the company’s profit, and the ability to shape our company by influencing the types of projects we accept and the emerging technology we incorporate
- A very positive work culture. There’s no finger-pointing, we help each other out with technical challenges, and we have each other’s backs!
- Flexible work hours and the ability to work from home
- A professional development budget with on-the-clock time to attend conferences and training of your choosing
- An immersive environment of continuous learning through weekly discussion groups, professional development, and project diversity
- You will work in one of our great locations (Raleigh, Mountain View, or San Francisco)!
- You will have access to tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, mills and lathes, electronics equipment, and more, including for personal projects!
- Transparent financials and leadership
- Unlimited snacks that you help to choose
The final starting salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined by evaluating several factors, such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, alignment with market data, and geography.
Equal Opportunity Message: 219 Design is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where 219ers thrive.
Pay: $160,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
Application Question(s):
- Provide a link to your LinkedIn profile or personal website.
- Do you now or will you in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?
Experience:
- Electrical engineering: 6 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94103
As a Staff Hardware Engineer at 219, you will play a crucial role in helping companies develop products that push the boundaries of possibility and challenge the status quo.
About 219 Design219 Design is a dynamic and innovative company specializing in product development. For over 20 years, we’ve been helping companies invent products that change the world. Our clients are leaders in industries that include medical devices, surgical robotics, industrial automation, consumer electronics, merchandising, transportation, and more. Join our dedicated team and be part of our mission to develop groundbreaking technology that positively impacts the world.
Your Role
- Take responsibility for system design, schematic capture, and PCB layout on a variety of projects, ranging from rapid proof-of-concept prototypes to complex medical devices.
- Architect, design, implement, and validate custom analog and digital electronics.
- Design power electronics, including battery management and low-power design.
- Design circuits supporting various wired and wireless communication protocols (USB, RS-232, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, CAN, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), WiFi, cellular, etc).
- Manage vendors for prototype PCB fabrication and assembly.
- Conduct hands-on prototyping, board bring-up, and hardware debugging.
- Collaborate closely with clients and interdisciplinary colleagues (mechanical and firmware engineering).
- Participate in design reviews, seeking and providing technical feedback to and from peers.
- Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables independently or as part of a small team.
- Share your skills and knowledge with the team by participating in and presenting at weekly discussions.
Qualifications
- BS or MS in computer engineering, electrical engineering or a related field.
- 6+ years of professional experience.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in the use of Altium
- Proficient in the use of standard test equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.
- Must be able to work regularly out of one of our offices in the Bay Area or Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Bonus Points
- Production experience
- Experience with medical devices
- Experience with automation and robotics
- Experience in any/all: firmware development, software development, mechanical design, scripting
Benefits
Changing jobs is a big deal! We know you need to weigh compensation, job satisfaction, and company culture, so we wanted to share some of the things we think make 219 Design unique and a great place to work:
- We are a certified Great Place to Work®!
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) + company match
- Paid vacation & holidays
- A share of the company’s profit, and the ability to shape our company by influencing the types of projects we accept and the emerging technology we incorporate
- A very positive work culture. There’s no finger-pointing, we help each other out with technical challenges, and we have each other’s backs!
- Flexible work hours and the ability to work from home
- A professional development budget with on-the-clock time to attend conferences and training of your choosing
- An immersive environment of continuous learning through weekly discussion groups, professional development, and project diversity
- You will work in one of our great locations (Raleigh, Mountain View, or San Francisco)!
- You will have access to tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, mills and lathes, electronics equipment, and more, including for personal projects!
- Transparent financials and leadership
- Unlimited snacks that you help to choose
The final starting salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined by evaluating several factors, such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, alignment with market data, and geography.
Equal Opportunity Message: 219 Design is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where 219ers thrive.
Pay: $160,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
Application Question(s):
- Provide a link to your LinkedIn profile or personal website.
- Do you now or will you in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?
Experience:
- Electrical engineering: 6 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94103
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote staff hardware engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
- 5 or more years of hands-on hardware design experience from concept through production
- Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout using tools such as Cadence, Altium, or Mentor
- Experience with FPGA or ASIC design, including HDL coding in Verilog or VHDL
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and define hardware architecture at a system level
- Familiarity with signal integrity analysis, power integrity, and high-speed digital design principles
Tips for Your Remote Staff Hardware Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote staff hardware engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show async design work in your portfolio
Remote hardware teams rely on documented, self-contained design artifacts. Share schematics, BOM decisions, and design review notes that a hiring manager can evaluate without a walkthrough call, so your work speaks before the interview does.
Highlight distributed collaboration tools you use
Remote staff hardware engineer roles require fluency with cloud EDA platforms, Git-based version control for hardware files, and async documentation tools. Name these in your application materials so remote teams can immediately picture you working in their environment.
Prepare for remote hardware design interviews
Remote interviews for staff hardware engineers often include take-home circuit analysis problems or schematic review exercises instead of whiteboard sessions. Practice explaining your design tradeoffs in writing, since remote teams evaluate how clearly you communicate technical decisions without real-time back-and-forth.
Remote Staff Hardware Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote staff hardware engineer job?
Target remote-first hardware companies and distributed product teams that have already built infrastructure for async engineering work. Remote employers at the staff level screen for strong written communication, self-directed project ownership, and the ability to drive board bring-up or schematic review without in-person handoffs. Demonstrating experience with tools like Altium, Cadence, or Git-based design review workflows gives your application a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote staff hardware engineers?
Remote staff hardware engineer roles are posted by 219 Design, Nebius, and Tensordyne and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first consumer electronics, defense technology, and semiconductor IP firms make up a significant share of these openings, alongside distributed product teams inside larger technology companies.
Can you get a remote staff hardware engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles at the staff hardware engineer level are rare, since working independently on complex hardware systems from day one is a high bar. Early-career candidates can improve their chances by contributing to open-source hardware projects, publishing documented PCB or FPGA work, and targeting smaller remote-first startups that move candidates quickly through hands-on design tasks rather than formal credentials.
Do you need a degree for remote staff hardware engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh a portfolio of shipped hardware, demonstrated proficiency with EDA tools, and experience managing full design cycles more heavily than a formal degree. A strong GitHub presence with hardware schematics, completed PCBA projects, or published silicon IP work can substitute for a degree at companies focused on output over credentials.
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