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Expedia, Inc.
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting‑edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and we know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time‑off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We're building a more open world. Join us. The Product Team creates high‑quality end‑to‑end experiences for travelers, partners, and Expedia Group. Our customer‑first mindset focuses on developing products that encourage loyalty and repeat business from our travelers and partners. We partner closely with teams across Expedia Group to achieve growth and results for our customers and company. Team Description This role is responsible for advancing the craft and adoption of Expedia's design system, ensuring that our products are consistent, accessible, and globally scalable. You will contribute thought leadership, deliver high‑quality design solutions, and serve as a trusted partner to design, engineering, and brand teams. Working closely with system leadership, you will help bring the strategy to life by translating vision into practice, raising design standards, and mentoring others in how to design with systems at scale. You will be a hands‑on builder of the foundational components and guidelines that power our digital experiences, while also influencing adoption across the organization. Your work will directly impact traveler trust, satisfaction, and loyalty by ensuring Expedia's experiences feel cohesive, inclusive, and designed with care. In this role, you will: Design the next generation of Expedia's multi‑brand design system, creating a shared set of elements that are highly brand flexible. Contribute to the evolution of Expedia's design system by creating components, tokens, and patterns that scale across brands and platforms. Collaborate with engineering partners to deliver reliable libraries, tooling, and documentation. Ensure the system reflects accessibility, inclusivity, and localization standards, supporting diverse travelers across the globe. Champion design craft and quality by raising the bar for both visual and interaction design standards. Partner with product, engineering, brand, and marketing teams to encourage adoption and alignment. Mentor designers and advocate for systems thinking across the design organization. Translate system strategy into actionable, usable solutions that empower teams and accelerate delivery. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (Design, Human‑Computer Interaction, User Experience or similar) or equivalent relevant experience. Relevant academic qualifications that help grow the team's knowledge or expertise are welcomed but not required. 12+ years of experience in product, visual, or systems design, with a portfolio that shows impact at scale. Deep expertise in design systems and cross‑platform frameworks, with hands‑on experience creating and evolving component libraries. Strong craft in visual and interaction design, with the ability to balance brand expression and usability. Experience collaborating with engineering to deliver production‑ready components and documentation. Figma expertise is preferred. Ability to influence adoption and drive consistency in a large, matrixed organization. Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to bring clarity and inspire confidence. A systems thinker who thrives in complexity but delivers solutions that are clear, usable, and scalable. Preferred Qualifications Craft Expert: Elevates design quality through detail, polish, and systems excellence. Collaborative Partner: Works seamlessly across design, engineering, product, and brand functions. Adoption Advocate: Champions the system's value and helps teams integrate it into their workflows. Mentor and Influencer: Inspires designers through coaching and thought leadership. Execution‑Oriented: Brings clarity, speed, and precision to system delivery. Culture Builder: Embodies Expedia Group's values and fosters a sense of purpose in systems work. Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee's passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits. The total cash range for this position varies by location. In Virtual (Los Angeles, CA) the range is $224,000 - $313,500 with potential to increase up to $358,000 based on performance. In San Francisco the range is $242,000 - $338,500 with potential to increase up to $387,000. In New York the range is $242,000 - $338,500 with potential to increase up to $387,000. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future. Accommodation requests If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request. We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award‑winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, Wotif, ebookers, CheapTickets, Expedia Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert, CarRentals.com, and Expedia Cruises. Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E‑Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I‑9 to confirm work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr$242k-338.5k yearly 4d agoPrincipal Product Designer: AI Platform & UX Leader
King River Capital Group
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
A leading technology firm in San Francisco seeks a Principal Product Designer to redefine user interactions with AI in the property management sector. You will lead user experience initiatives, collaborate closely with executive teams, and innovate interaction patterns while nurturing a user-centric design culture. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in high-growth settings, keen insights into human psychology, and a passion for autonomous systems. This demanding role offers an opportunity to shape industry evolution while enjoying competitive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr$101k-159k yearly est. 3d agoPower-Intent Automation CAD Engineer (ERC/ML)
Apple Inc.
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
A leading technology company seeks a talented engineer in San Francisco to develop innovative solutions in circuit design. You will work on Electric Rules Checks and Power Intent analysis while collaborating with various design teams. The role offers a competitive salary range from $181,100 to $318,400 based on skills and experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, stock options, and educational reimbursements. Join a dynamic team driving technology innovation! #J-18808-Ljbffr$181.1k-318.4k yearly 1d agoSenior Brand Designer - Lead Bold Brands Remotely
Nencreative
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
A creative design studio based in California is seeking a Senior Brand Designer to lead the development of bold brand identities for high-growth startups. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in branding and visual design, demonstrating proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. You will manage multiple design projects, communicate directly with clients, and craft high-quality brand solutions that resonate with tech audiences. This role offers a flexible, remote-friendly working environment and opportunities for career growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr$105k-163k yearly est. 3d agoSenior Brand Designer
World Brand Design
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
Level, Role, Type: Senior, Design, Array Salary: Dependent on experience and location Reference: ***************************************************** Mid/Senior level designer with 5+ years experience in identity systems, package design and web design ABOUT BARTLETT BRANDS Strategy-led branding agency that transforms brilliant ideas into category-defining brands. Our world-class reputation has made us the sought-after creative partner for visionaries looking to launch and scale in health, wellness and beauty. Our clients trust us to help them move culture and make it matter. RESPONSIBILITIES Designing standout consumer brands from concept to launch Developing brand systems that extend to all touchpoints including identity, package design, web design and digital marketing Contributing to internal projects that support our purpose-driven initiatives (specifically in sustainability and female empowerment) REQUIREMENTS Minimum 5 years of experience designing consumer brand systems that extend from identity to all branded touchpoints (packaging, web, marketing campaigns) Agency experience translating the brand strategy to a visual identity system Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment Strong presentation skills; experience delivering creative presentations Motion graphics and illustration skills are a plus Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud apps, Google Suite Knowledgeable in the common digital platforms (Shopify, Webflow, Framer, Wordpress, Mailchimp, Planoly, Canva) Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design THIS IS YOU IF... You believe great brands can be powerful tools in evolving culture & society You are self-motivated and ambitious (we are a boutique studio-and your mama doesn't work here) You like working with boss women (our team is mostly female) BENEFITS We currently operate remotely with an office in San Francisco. We can make reasonable accommodations for successful candidates, including a 4-day flexible work week. Competitive Salary Health Insurance & HSA 401k with matching Paid vacation and US holidays Quarterly Offsites Innovative projects & amazing clients Tight team who treats each other like family #J-18808-Ljbffr$105k-163k yearly est. 4d agoSenior Brand Designer - AI-Driven Brand & Digital
Trucksmarter
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
A logistics tech company is seeking a Senior Brand Designer to manage and evolve their brand across multiple channels. This role involves collaboration with leadership to shape the visual identity and brand strategy. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience, a strong portfolio in brand design, and proficiency in tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. They offer competitive pay and a collaborative office culture in San Francisco, along with benefits like unlimited PTO and health plans. #J-18808-Ljbffr$105k-163k yearly est. 1d agoProduct Design Engineer
Mission Resourcing LLC
Computer aided design designer job in Oakland, CA
Vision Affordable, natural, factory-built homes. We've embarked on a homebuilding renaissance where affordability,sustainability, and beauty come together. Out beyond ideas of right angles and hard lines, there's a bioceramic dome. The Geodesic Dome, introduced by the Visionary Architect Buckminster Fuller, is the world's most efficient structure. But to manufacture domes, we needed a material science breakthrough. Enter bioceramics a new class of earth-friendly materials that mimic human bone. Bioceramic domes maximize efficiency at the most fundamental levels - geometry, materials, and manufacturing method. In the future, we won't live in boxes. Join us there! Project After successfully achieving factory-built housing certification from the State of California and breaking ground on our flagship Amma dome build, we are hiring key team members to help us complete the design of the Amma product. We have a strong preference for team members to locate full-time onsite in Grass Valley, California, although hybrid/remote arrangements are possible for standout candidates. Role Geoship is seeking a Product Design Engineer to advance and finalize the design of our first Amma dome system. This role is for a first-principles problem solver and a multidisciplinary engineer who thrives in ambiguity and rapid iteration. You will integrate structural, mechanical, materials, and relevant building and safety standards into elegant, manufacturable solutions that bring a new form of sustainable housing into reality. You will work closely with studio designers, materials scientists, manufacturing engineers, and operations teams to develop bioceramic molded parts, connection systems, structural components, interior systems, and other assemblies that seamlessly integrate into the finished dome. Your work will span concept development, detailed design, prototyping, design-for-manufacturing, analysis, testing, documentation, supplier engagement, and hands-on support during prototype builds. This is a rare opportunity to build a new housing technology from the ground up. If you think beyond conventional solutions, care deeply about regenerative design, and want to help shape the future of homes, we'd love to meet you! Description ● Product & Component Design: Own the design of bioceramic components, connection systems, and mechanical assemblies from initial concept through release-applying first-principles reasoning, strong engineering fundamentals, and comprehensive system-level design that includes performing energy and load calculations, flow and pressure analysis, and MEP equipment selection; developing schematics, layouts, and installation instructions for HVAC ducting, piping, and related infrastructure; and ensuring compliance with all relevant building codes and industry standards. ● Design for Manufacturing: Ensure designs are compatible with casting, mixing, material-handling, and assembly processes; create clear specifications, tolerances, and performance requirements to enable high-quality, repeatable, scalable production ● Prototyping & Testing: Build and test prototypes, develop test rigs when needed, and conduct design analyses, validate mechanical behavior and assembly methods, and iterate rapidly based on real-world results ● Compliance & Standards Integration: Ensure mechanical designs align with relevant structural, safety, and building standards, translating regulatory and performance requirements into clear engineering specifications. ● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with studio design, engineering, materials, and operations teams to develop system architectures, resolve tradeoffs, and support prototype and pilot builds ● Documentation & Communication: Produce clear CAD models, drawings, BOMs, specifications, DFMEAs, test summaries, and design justifications; present design options and tradeoffs to facilitate alignment and decision-making Qualifications ● Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field ● 3 ~ 7+ years of professional experience in mechanical/product design, preferably involving large complex assemblies ● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to identify and implement effective solutions using first principles, modeling, and hands-on experimentations ● Strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Fusion, Onshape, or similar) ● Demonstrated ability to take hardware products from concept through prototyping and into production ● Experience with tolerance stacks, design-for-manufacturing, and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) ● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment-proactive, self-directed, resourceful ● Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines Desired Experience ● Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past results ● Takes risks, learns from mistakes, and drives to improve the performance of oneself, others, and the company ● Experience working with cast or molded materials, especially ceramics and composites ● Familiarity with structural analysis techniques and tools (FEA and hand calcs) ● Experience designing components for modular building systems, architectural hardware, or complex mechanical assemblies ● Hands-on prototyping experience: machining, molding, 3D printing, fabrication, or test rig development Benefits ● Base pay between $125,000 and $170,000, based on experience and qualifications ● Comprehensive healthcare coverage ● Stock options ● Health savings account ● 401k ● Opportunity to join a conscious, future-building team$125k-170k yearly 1d agoSenior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hardware for Waste Reduction
Epoch Biodesign
Computer aided design designer job in San Bruno, CA
A leading environmental technology firm in San Bruno is seeking a Mechanical Product Designer to join its Product Design Engineering team. This role involves designing mechanical systems in collaboration with cross-functional groups to develop innovative hardware products aimed at reducing food waste. The ideal candidate will possess a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in product design within the consumer electronics or home appliance sectors. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $175,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr$150k-175k yearly 5d agoSenior Mechanical Design Engineer - AI Hardware
Tools for Humanity Corporation
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
A leading tech company in San Francisco is looking for a creative mechanical engineer to support product development from research through to design and manufacturing. Key responsibilities include designing components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring manufacturability. Candidates should have experience with FEA and CFD, tools like Solid Works, and hold a degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits including unlimited PTO and health insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr$115k-154k yearly est. 2d agoSenior Mechanical Design Engineer - Hardware & Prototyping
Kubelt
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
A leading tech company is seeking a creative mechanical engineer in San Francisco to support product development through design and prototype manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in mechanical engineering, strong skills in 3D design tools, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field. This role offers competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and a collaborative work environment. Join us to design innovative components for smart hardware products and make a global impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr$115k-154k yearly est. 3d agoMechanical Design Engineer
Droyd
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
About the team Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems that automate repetitive manual work in real environments. Our robots operate in production settings, which means mechanical design has to be robust, manufacturable, and tightly integrated with electronics and control systems. Our mechanical team designs the structures, linkages, and assemblies that make the robots real. This work moves fast and lives on the shop floor as much as it does in CAD. About the role As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Droyd, you'll own mechanical subsystems from first sketch through working prototype. You'll design, build, break, and iterate on real hardware. This is a hands‑on role. You'll spend time in CAD, but also at the printer, in the shop, and on the robot. You'll work closely with electrical, software, and robotics teams to bring systems together. This role is based in Burlingame, CA. We're an in‑person company. We build faster that way. In this role, you'll Own mechanical subsystem design from concept to prototype and iteration Design parts and assemblies in CAD, supported by hand calculations and FEA when needed Design for rapid prototyping methods including 3D printing and CNC machining Make decisions on materials, tolerances, and manufacturing methods Integrate mechanical designs with motors, sensors, electronics, and actuators Build prototypes yourself using 3D printers, shop tools, and CNC equipment Work closely with manufacturing to turn designs into physical hardware quickly We're looking for someone who Has a strong portfolio showing complete systems taken from concept to physical prototype Has experience on hands‑on engineering teams such as Formula SAE, aerospace clubs, or robotics teams Has internship or early‑career experience on real hardware projects or at hardware startups Is proficient with modern CAD tools (Onshape preferred, but not required) Understands manufacturing methods, tolerancing, and assembly workflows Is comfortable with hands‑on fabrication and rapid iteration Nice to have Experience with FEA, topology optimization, or generative design Exposure to electronics, controls, or mechatronic systems Interest in industrial or visual design alongside functional engineering About Droyd Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems to automate manual work for enterprises. We design the hardware, write the control stack, and deploy robots that operate in real environments. If we do this right, robots stop being prototypes and start being infrastructure. Join us and help build hardware that ships. #J-18808-Ljbffr$92k-123k yearly est. 2d agoSenior Mechanical Design Engineer - Sleep Tech & Impact
Eight Sleep
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
A leading sleep technology company in San Francisco seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop innovative sleep-related products. You will work on complex electromechanical systems and collaborate with a talented team. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in consumer product design, proficiency in 3D modeling software, and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes. This role offers significant ownership and opportunities for personal and professional growth, highlighting Eight Sleep's commitment to innovation and excellence. #J-18808-Ljbffr$121k-151k yearly est. 2d agoPhysical Design Engineer
Eridu Corporation
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
Eridu AI isa Silicon Valley hardware startup focused on accelerating training and inference performance for large AI models. Today's AI model performance is often gated by infrastructure bottlenecks. Eridu AI introduces multiple industry-first innovations across semiconductors, software and systems to deliver solutions that improves AI data center performance to increase GPU utilization while simultaneously reducing capex and power. Eridu AI's solution and value proposition have been widely validated with several hyperscalers. The company is led by a veteran team of Silicon Valley executives and engineers with decades of experience in state-of-the‑art semiconductors, optics, software, and systems, including serial entrepreneur Drew Perkins, co-founder of Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN), Lightera (acq. by Ciena), Gainspeed (acq. by Nokia) and Mojo Vision (World's leading micro‑LED display company and developer of the first augmented reality contact lens) . Key Responsibilities: Define the Physical Assembly of SOC. involving all aspects of physical design functions such as P&R, timing, floorplan, clocking, electrical analysis, and power. Proficiency in Synthesis design constraints (SDC). Design and Architect Top Level and block Level Floor planning of the entire SoC. Sound Proficiency in either Innovus or Synopsys Fusion Compiler required. Proficiency in synthesis, Floor planning Power Planning and Timing closure are required. Prior experience with large skew optimized clock tree designs like H-Tree preferred. Clock Grid exposure is a plus. Work extensively with Micro-architects to perform feasibility studies and explore performance, power & area (PPA) tradeoffs for design closure. Develop physical design methodologies and customize recipes across various implementation steps to optimize PPA. Work with a multi-functional engineering team to implement and validate physical design by running all signoff flows such as Timing, Power, EM/IR, PDV. Qualifications Master's Degree or bachelor's degree in EE with a minimum of 10+ years of experience. Knowledge using synthesis, place & route, analysis and verification CAD tools. Familiarity with logic & physical design principles to drive low‑power & higher‑performance designs. Fluency in scripting in some of these languages: Unix, Perl, Python, and TCL. Good understanding of device physics and experience in deep sub‑micron technologies 7nm or below. Knowledge of Verilog and System Verilog. Excellent skills in problem solving, written and verbal communication, excellent organization skills, and highly self‑motivated. Ability to work well in a team and be productive under aggressive schedules. Prior experience of multiple tape‑out in deep submicron 7nm or below is required. Why Join Us? At Eridu AI, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of AI infrastructure, working with a world‑class team on groundbreaking technology that pushes the boundaries of AI performance. Your contributions will directly impact the next generation of AI networking solutions, transforming data center capabilities. The pay range for this role is: 210,000 - 270,000 USD per year (San Francisco Bay Area) #J-18808-Ljbffr$90k-127k yearly est. 5d agoPhysical Design Engineer
Recooty
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
Synapse Design has an exciting opportunity for a Physical Design Engineer to help lead our growing Physical Design Engineering team. We are looking for an experienced engineer. Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level Industry - Semiconductors Employment Type - Full-time Responsibilities 5+ years of industry experience required Skill Set: BS or above in electrical engineering or computer engineering Experience with Hierarchical design is a plus Experience with ICC2 or Innovus Experience in taping out multiple technologies is a plus Expertise in floorplanning large blocks or chip Expertise in power grid design Expertise in clock design and CTS Expertise in low power flow (power gating, multi-Vt, voltage islands, dynamic voltage scaling, body biasing, etc) is a plus Hands-on experience with STA, DRC/LVS, LEC Experience in IR drop analysis is a plus Programming experience in Tcl, and Perl is a plus Involvement in flow development is a plus If you'd like to discuss this opportunity in greater detail, send me a contact phone number and time to reach you. Or feel free to contact me at *****************. #J-18808-Ljbffr$90k-127k yearly est. 3d agoAI Accelerator Silicon Design Engineer
Openai
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
A leading AI research organization based in San Francisco is looking for a Silicon Implementation Engineer to develop and optimize physical design strategies for next-generation AI accelerators. The ideal candidate will collaborate with RTL designers and drive implementation solutions while ensuring power, performance, and area optimizations. This role requires strong expertise in physical design and methodology development, with a background in coding and tool creation. Experience with AI-focused chips is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr$96k-131k yearly est. 3d agoFounding Design Engineer - AI-Driven Finance UI Expert
Twenty Labs
Computer aided design designer job in San Mateo, CA
A leading technology company in San Mateo is seeking an exceptional founding design engineer to create intuitive product experiences. The role requires expertise in TypeScript and React, with responsibilities that include crafting polished user interfaces and translating advanced AI technologies into high-quality products. Candidates should have a strong design sensibility and experience shipping products used by millions. This opportunity offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr$90k-127k yearly est. 1d agoPrincipal Product Designer
King River Capital Group
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
Zuma is pioneering the future of agentic AI and our focus is to transform the rental market experience for consumers and property managers alike. Our innovative platform is engineered from the ground up to boost operations efficiency and enhance support capabilities for property management businesses across the US and Canada, a ~$200B market. Off the back of our Series‑A in early 2024, Zuma is scaling rapidly. Achieving our vision requires a team of passionate, innovative individuals eager to leverage technology to redefine customer‑business interactions. We're on the hunt for exceptional talent ready to join our mission and contribute to building a groundbreaking technology that reshapes how businesses engage with customers. Zuma has raised over $17M in funding to date and has support from world‑renowned investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Y Combinator, King River, Range Ventures, and distinguished angel investors like YC's former COO, Qasar Younis. Principal Product Designer, you will be the steward of product excellence and user experience across our entire platform. This is not just a design leadership role, it's a chance to fundamentally reimagine how people work and interact with intelligent systems in one of the largest yet most antiquated industries: property management. Zuma is pioneering a new model of work through agentic AI. Software agents that autonomously complete tasks, communicate with residents, and provide actionable insights to human operators. Our product is unlike anything in the market: it doesn't just support workflows; it executes them while working with the existing human teams. And this means our design challenges are novel, multidimensional, and deeply human. You'll be the primary architect of how Zuma feels, how our AI interacts with users, how insights are surfaced, how tasks are completed across channels, and how trust is built between human and machine. Your work will directly shape not only the interfaces users see but also the mental models they build, the workflows they adopt, and the outcomes they achieve. Collaborate at the highest levels of the company as a member of the executive team, you'll work side‑by‑side with the founders to define product strategy and business direction. Design for multiple personas across a layered ecosystem: from corporate operators and regional managers to on‑site leasing teams and the renters themselves. Each of these users has distinct needs, contexts, and interaction styles and your designs will need to respect and unify them. Drive user‑centric thinking across the company, bringing a high‑craft, systems‑oriented approach to how we understand problems, experiment with solutions, and continuously raise the bar for simplicity, elegance, and usefulness. Define new interaction patterns for a world where users collaborate with AI, not just click through forms. You'll invent UI for things like intelligent agents, task orchestration, and real‑time performance feedback, all grounded in trust, transparency, and efficiency. Bring coherence to the Zuma experience, ensuring that whether a user is viewing a KPI dashboard, replying to a resident, configuring an AI workflow, or triaging alerts, they're operating within a beautifully unified system. Scale the design function from its early roots into a high‑performing team, building the standards, rituals, and mentorship that shape a durable culture of product craftsmanship. This is a dream role for someone who wants to build from first principles, challenge conventions, and lead design at a company where your craft and strategic thinking will shape how an entire industry evolves. What We're Looking For 10+ years of experience designing and leading products with exceptional UX at early‑stage or high‑growth companies. Track record of executive partnership you've sat at the table with product, engineering, and business leaders to shape bold product bets. Deep experience designing complex platforms or tools, ideally for operations‑heavy domains (e.g., enterprise SaaS, ops systems, AI interfaces). A belief in the power of agentic AI, and you're excited to pioneer new design paradigms for intelligent, autonomous systems. First‑principles thinker with a high bar for craft, your design work reflects creativity, clarity, and restraint. Obsessed with human psychology, you study what makes people tick, what motivates them, what builds trust, and how to turn tools into emotionally resonant experiences. You understand that good design doesn't just work, it feels right. You build with love and care and you see each pixel, interaction, and microcopy as an opportunity to express empathy and respect for the user. You have high emotional intelligence, you know how to read the needs behind the ask, how to bring people along, and how to balance intuition with evidence. Strong product instincts and systems thinking, you connect user needs with platform logic and business outcomes. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, legacy workflows, and rapid iteration in a fast‑moving startup environment. Why You Might Want to Think Twice This is a demanding role that will often require extended hours and deep commitment. You'll need to wade through technical debt and rewrite critical systems while maintaining product velocity. As a founding team member, you'll need to wear multiple hats and step outside your comfort zone. You'll need to make thoughtful tradeoffs between innovation and immediate needs. You'll interact directly with customers to understand their needs and occasionally travel to their offices. We're a startup - priorities can shift rapidly as we respond to market opportunities and customer needs. If you're not comfortable getting your hands dirty with legacy code or speaking directly with customers, this isn't the job for you. Other Benefits Great health insurance, dental, and vision. Gym and workspace stipends. Computer and workspace enhancements. Unlimited PTO. Company off‑sites with the team. #J-18808-Ljbffr$101k-159k yearly est. 3d agoCustom ERC/Power-Intent Automation CAD Engineer
Apple Inc.
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware Do you love building elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you'll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple's devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices! As a member of our CAD team, you will architect, dictate, develop, maintain and enhance custom analog power intent methodology and circuit ERC solutions for our Analog, RF and mixed-signal designs. The role requires you to work with different technology nodes and provide flows/methodologies for the different tool sets. Description In this highly visible role, your primary responsibilities will include: Developing innovative solutions on Circuit ERC (Electric Rules checks) or Power Intent analysis leveraging expertise on circuits and programming. Actively involving yourself in supporting ERC/Power Intent on voltage domain interactions like supply gating mechanisms, isolation controls, level shifting, switch supplies, virtual domain interactions, power integrity, etc. Closely collaborating with diverse design teams, including Custom Analog, Mixed-Signal, Digital, RF and more, to understand their needs and requirements on circuit ERC and power flows. Applying advanced techniques to address these requirements across multiple products and reduce duplicate design work. Working in tandem with other CAD domains, Power, and Technology teams to validate their ML-based applications, implement enhancements, and evaluate external vendor packages and solutions from EDA providers and open-source. Minimum Qualifications Programming/scripting skills in Perl, Python, TCL, SKILL language, C++ or Shell. Minimum requirement of BS degree. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to custom Schematic/Layout tracing via SPICE/Open Access, power gating techniques, biasing, circuit topologies (power switches, level-shifter, iso), virtual/derived/multi-power domains, standard-cells would be helpful. Exposure to SVRF, TCL, Liberty/.lib, UPF - IEEE1801, CPF formats. Exposure to industry low power tools, Siemens Calibre PERC; Cadence Conformal LEC, Virtuoso Power Manager, Innovus; Synopsys Library compiler, VCLP, Low Power verification is desirable. Background in SPICE simulation, SOA, device operating conditions, and knowledge of Post-layout extraction is a plus. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $126,800 and $190,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr$126.8k-190.9k yearly 1d agoHands-on Mechanical Design Engineer for Robotics Prototyping
Droyd
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
A company specializing in robotic systems seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and build mechanical subsystems from concept to prototype. This hands-on role involves using CAD, collaborating with electrical and software teams, and fabricating prototypes in a shop environment. Candidates should have a strong engineering portfolio and experience on hands-on engineering teams. The position is in California and requires in-person presence. #J-18808-Ljbffr$92k-123k yearly est. 2d agoPhysical Design Engineer
Openai
Computer aided design designer job in San Francisco, CA
About the Team OpenAI's Hardware team designs the custom silicon that powers the world's most advanced AI systems. From system‑level architecture to custom circuit implementations, we partner closely with model and infrastructure teams to deliver performance, power, and efficiency breakthroughs across all layers of the stack. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Silicon Implementation Engineer with deep expertise in physical design and methodology. This individual contributor role sits within our physical design team and is central to delivering power, performance, and area (PPA) optimized datapath and interconnect solutions for next‑generation AI accelerators. You'll work closely with RTL designers to define and execute on physical design strategies. You will develop tools, flows and methodologies to increase team productivity. Your work will directly impact silicon's performance and cost efficiency, as well as the team's execution velocity and quality. In this role, you will: Develop, build and own tools, flows and methodologies for physical implementation Own physical implementation of floorplan blocks from floorplanning to final signoff Collaborate with RTL designers to drive optimal block implementation solutions Analyze and optimize design for timing, power, and area trade‑offs, working in collaboration with EDA vendors and ASIC partners Qualifications: BS w/ 4+ or MS with 2+ years or PhD with 0-1 year(s) of relevant industry experience in physical design and methodology development Demonstrated success in taping out complex silicon designs Hands‑on experience with block physical implementation and PPA convergence Strong coding experience with python, bazel, TCL Strong experience building physical design tools, flows and methodologies Strong understanding of microarchitecture, RTL design, physical design, circuit design, physical verification and timing closure. Deep familiarity with industry‑standard tools and flows for physical synthesis, PNR, LEC and power estimation Bonus: Experience with AI or HPC‑focused chips Experience with optimizing PPA for high performance compute cores Hands‑on experience with top‑level design methodologies About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general‑purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. For additional information, please see OpenAI's affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US‑based candidates. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non‑public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations. To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non‑compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via link. OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr$96k-131k yearly est. 3d ago
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The average computer aided design designer in Novato, CA earns between $52,000 and $149,000 annually. This compares to the national average computer aided design designer range of $40,000 to $89,000.
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