Hardware Engineer at TraceWay
Hardware Engineer
TraceWay is seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our remote team and design the electronic systems for our watches powered by Zephyr RTOS. This role is central to our mission of giving the maker community a robust, high performance wearable that works as a base for custom hardware mods. You will own the hardware lifecycle, from first schematic to production ready PCB layouts that reliably support our open software stack.
Role Overview
The focus of this position is building stable, efficient electronic architectures for compact, battery powered devices. We need candidates who can manage complex PCB designs, including component selection for high density layouts and maintaining signal integrity in tight spaces. You will optimize power draw, integrate external sensor modules, and ensure reliable wireless connectivity. A large part of the job is collaborating with our firmware developers to write and test low level drivers, making sure the hardware and Zephyr RTOS work together cleanly.
Culture and Performance
TraceWay is fully remote and runs on trust and autonomy. We need a confident, hardworking person who can manage their own engineering workflows and troubleshoot hardware bugs in a distributed environment. We value honest, clear communication when a design hits physical limits or a component choice needs rethinking. Because our users are hobbyists, your designs should prioritize hackability and modularity so owners can open, understand, and modify their watch without specialized tools or guesswork.
Mission and Impact
In this role, you will play a key part in building the functional demo for our next watch revision, helping secure the future of the TraceWay open hardware ecosystem. Your engineering work will directly shape the performance and reliability of the devices developers and enthusiasts depend on. Join TraceWay and move past the limits of closed, proprietary wearables. We are setting a new standard for open hardware, and your boards will provide the foundation our community needs to build specialized tools and applications.