# Hardware Engineer, Power at Hark

- Company: Hark
- What the company does: At Hark, we are building the most advanced personal intelligence in the world.
- Company website: https://hark.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Jose
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-16
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hark/jobs/4391911009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/hark-hardware-engineer-power/

## About the role

We are looking for a Hardware Engineer to own the end-to-end power architecture of our next-generation portable devices. You will be responsible for ensuring our products are safe, efficient, and long-lasting. From selecting the right battery chemistry to fine-tuning PMIC registers and creating complex power models, you will ensure every milliwatt is accounted for.

## What they're looking for

- Education: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering
- PMIC Expertise: Hands-on experience integrating and configuring high-performance PMICs (e.g., Qualcomm, TI, Nordic, or Maxim)
- Battery Tech: Deep understanding of Battery Management Systems (BMS), including fuel gauging algorithms and state-of-charge (SoC) estimation
- Precision Measurement: Expert-level skills using power analyzers, electronic loads, and high-resolution current sense tools
- PDN Integrity: Strong understanding of PCB layout for power, focusing on minimizing losses and managing high-current paths

Tags: Electrical Engineering