Human-Computer Interaction Designer - San Francisco
$150k - $200k USD
About Plaud Inc.
Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 1,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think.
Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.
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Why You Should Join Us
Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.
Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.
Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.
Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.
Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.
Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.
Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.
What You Will Do
Translate product and industrial design concepts into mechanical architectures and functional prototypes for AI wearable devices.
Design, build, and iterate mechanical prototypes to validate form factor, ergonomics, structural feasibility, and component integration.
Collaborate closely with electrical hardware and firmware engineers to ensure integrated prototype development.
Work with product, industrial design, and engineering teams to support rapid concept iteration and technical feasibility evaluation.
Prepare validated prototype designs and documentation for smooth handoff to the engineering team for further development and mass production.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience We Look for
5+ years experience in hardware interaction design, HCI, or AI device interaction systems.
Experience designing interaction systems for consumer electronics, wearables, AR/VR devices, or AI hardware.
Strong understanding of multimodal interaction, including physical controls, visual indicators, haptics, sensors, and voice interfaces.
Proficiency with interaction design and prototyping tools such as Figma, ProtoPie, Framer, or similar tools.
Strong collaboration experience working with cross-disciplinary engineering and design teams.
What We Offer
Founding Team: Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast-growing startup.
Competitive Compensation: $150K-$200K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.
Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week.
Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.
Perks: Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.
Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. 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 characteristics.