Mechanical Engineer
US$170,000 – US$290,000 / yr base salary
Posted 19 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Staff Mechanical Engineer - San Francisco”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$170,000 – US$290,000 / yr |
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Field of studyMechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
About Plaud Inc.
Plaud is building the real-world AI interface for professionals to amplify intelligence, elevate productivity and performance, loved by over 2,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud captures, structures, and compounds the intelligence generated in conversations — so humans can think better, decide faster, and execute with clarity.
Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With full ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2, GDPR, EN18031, and HIPAA compliances, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.
To learn more about Plaud, please visit https://www.Plaud.ai and follow along on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube
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.
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Define interaction frameworks for next-generation AI hardware devices.
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Design multimodal interaction systems including buttons, gestures, LEDs, sensors, voice triggers, and other new generation device feedback.
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Prototype and validate interaction concepts with cross-functional teams.
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Work closely with product, industrial design, firmware, and hardware teams to integrate interaction design into functional prototypes.
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Establish interaction design principles and standards for Plaud hardware products.
What You Will Do
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Translate product and industrial design concepts into mechanical architectures and functional prototypes for AI wearable devices.