
Circuit Design Engineer
$60 - $120/hourpay
Contractor
Remote
Required Skills
Circuit Design
SPICE
Circuit Simulation
PCB Design
MATLAB
Schematic Design
Signal Integrity
About micro1
micro1 is a data engine that helps AI labs train foundational models and enterprises build AI agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments used to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations used to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings. Our data engine includes an AI recruiter agent that sources and vets domain experts, a data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data, and a pipeline performance system that ensures both quality and velocity.
Our goal is to have 1 billion people doing meaningful work by contributing their expertise to the development of frontier AI models. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered more than 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts expands to form the human intelligence layer for AGI.
Job Summary
Join our customer's team as a Circuit Design Engineer and become a key contributor to innovative hardware solutions across diverse applications. You will leverage your expertise in circuit design and simulation to deliver high-performance, reliable electronic circuits while collaborating closely with a skilled, multidisciplinary team. This is your opportunity to make an impact in a technically challenging and rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits tailored for various applications
- Perform detailed circuit simulation and analysis utilizing industry-leading tools such as SPICE, LTspice, and Cadence
- Create, review, and optimize schematic designs and PCB layouts to meet stringent design requirements
- Conduct thorough hardware testing, debugging, and validation to ensure robust performance and compliance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine designs, address technical challenges, and drive innovation
- Apply signal integrity and power management best practices throughout the design lifecycle
- Document design processes and findings for effective communication with stakeholders
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience in both analog and digital circuit design
- Strong proficiency in circuit simulation tools (SPICE, LTspice, Cadence)
- Expertise in schematic capture and PCB design/layout
- Hands-on skills in hardware testing, debugging, and validation
- Solid understanding of signal integrity and power management principles
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing
- Experience with MATLAB for data analysis and modeling
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in mixed-signal or RF circuit design
- Ability to troubleshoot and optimize real-world circuit performance
- Experience supporting end-to-end hardware product development