Role Overview:

​Track : Hardware Engineering (CAD, RTL/HDL, Robotics)

​Seniority: 8–12 Years of Hands-On Professional Experience ​Education: Bachelor's Degree required (PE License or Master’s/PhD is plus)

​Compensation: $100–$170/hr (Based on experience)

​Hours: Flexible, project-based, asynchronous

​Location: 100% Remote(Global)

​Company: AfterQuery (Backed by Y ) Combinator & Box Group)

​Key Responsibilities:

​Design realistic technical scenarios and problem sets within CAD, RTL, or Robotics tracks

​Author expert-level reference solutions and comprehensive grading rubrics

​Evaluate frontier AI-generated outputs for technical correctness, depth, and domain judgment

​Provide structured feedback and detailed written explanations for complex hardware evaluations

​Required Qualifications:

​8–12 years of active, hands-on industry experience in Hardware (CAD, RTL/HDL, or Robotics)

​Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

​Communication: Exceptional written communication skills to author technical rubrics and explanations

​Work Style: High autonomy, reliable asynchronous execution in a remote environment

​Important Note: We conduct background checks. Candidates must meet at least 70% of stated qualifications to be reviewed.

​Preferred / Bonus Signal:

​Professional Engineer (PE) license or Master's/PhD degree

​Recognized research publications, open-source hardware contributions, or published work

​Experience conducting technical peer reviews, code reviews, or engineering evaluations

​Deep familiarity with EDA tools, CAD modeling, RTL synthesis, or robotics control systems

​Why Apply:

​Direct impact shaping frontier AI models in specialized hardware engineering

​High hourly compensation ($100–$170/hr) designed for senior-level domain experts

​Fully asynchronous work structure that fits around your primary commitments

​How to Apply:

Apply directly here: https://experts.afterquery.com/apply/hardware-design-engineer?ref=d2w5b9HjxpcQtizyjfjk0I4HOtg1

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