Head of Concept Engineering at Worldcoin.org
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
About the Company:Worldcoin () is an open-source protocol, supported by a global community of developers, individuals, economists and technologists committed to expanding participation in, and access to, the global economy
Its community is united around core beliefs in the inherent worth and equality of every individual, the right to personal privacy, and open and public collaboration
These beliefs are reflected in what the community is building: a public utility to connect everyone to the global economy.The Worldcoin Foundation () is the protocol’s steward and will support and grow the Worldcoin community until it becomes self-sufficient
Tools for Humanity () is a global hardware and software development company. It helped launch Worldcoin and continues to provide support to the Foundation, in addition to operating the World App.Head of Concept EngineeringAbout the Team:The Concept team is responsible for leading the development all prototype devices that enable the experience of new hardware and software to ultimately drive the Device roadmap in the right direction. The team will work quickly to deliver both form factor and functional devices integrating mechanical, electrical and firmware. About the Orb: Worldcoin's launch requires a "Proof-of-Personhood": a way to determine someone is human (not a bot) and hasn't already claimed their free share of Worldcoin
This is why we developed the Orb.The Orb is an advanced biometric imaging device, custom-designed for Worldcoin's launch
Orbs are deployed to a global network of operators, who use the device to onboard new Worldcoin users
During this onboarding, the Orb will generate a hash of each user's iris and submit it to Worldcoin's trustless backend (built on Ethereum)
For more details on how the Orb is part of Worldcoin's privacy-preserving approach to Proof-of-Personhood, see How the Launch Works.The Orb solves a fierce combination of engineering and UX challenges, centered around image quality, security, and ease-of-use
Each device has an advanced iris imaging system, designed to work consistently across real-world lighting conditions
An additional suite of sensors feeds into an onboard fraud detection system, enabling use in unsecured environments
These systems are combined in a sleek industrial design with a simple, minimalist user interface.About the Opportunity:As the Head of Concept in the Device org, you will be responsible for delivering the necessary prototype devices the company needs to make informed decisions. This will require mechanical and electrical design, as well as firmware integration. You will have the opportunity to design and build out a new Concept lab to assist with the mechanical and electrical fabrication of the devices and select the necessary equipment to fabricate in house. In this role you will: Lead the team of other Mechanical and Electrical engineers in the rapid design and fabrication of necessary prototype parts to integrate into cosmetic and functional prototype devicesLead the Mechanical design and fabrication of all parts and mechanisms necessary for each DeviceLead the Electrical design and fabrication of custom board, camera and other sensor placement. Lead the optical design including liquid lens development, optical filter design, actuated polarizer design and 3d TOF sensors, thermal, IR and RGB cameras as necessary to explore new sensors.Support the prototype needs across Industrial Design, Product, Product DesignOptimize for speed and deliver the necessary fidelity of the prototype to enable the right product decision at the companyCapable of producing not only functional models but highly cosmetic ones to enable design decisions. About You: Attention to detail and model makingYou enjoy and are skilled at leading high performing teamsYou care a great deal about good designBachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or design related disciplineEnjoy a fast paced environmentCare more about outcome than processEnjoy solving hard problems and can turn incomplete, conflicting, or ambiguous inputs into action plansExperience operating autonomously and leading large-scale efforts across multiple teams and functions, with stakeholders in different disciplines across time zonesYou are able to handle projects requiring both internal and externally fabricated components. You look around the corners to anticipate potential blockers and navigate effectivelyExperience working on complex hardware and software integrated productsStrong written and verbal communication skills, build strong relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders and teams around the organization in order to drive alignment within the organizationAbility to clearly articulate & read, write and speak in English (company language)Optimally 10+ years of relevant Design leadership experience in Mechanical, Electrical and Optical products ranging from conceptWhat we offer:An open and collaborative office space in downtown SF Unlimited PTO Monthly Phone Reimbursement or a company deviceDaily DoorDash credit for in-office meals Top-tier medical, dental, vision insurance 401k + employer match program The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH in San Francisco ranges from $300,000 - $350,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package, and may include variable compensation
Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience
In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!
Its community is united around core beliefs in the inherent worth and equality of every individual, the right to personal privacy, and open and public collaboration
These beliefs are reflected in what the community is building: a public utility to connect everyone to the global economy.The Worldcoin Foundation () is the protocol’s steward and will support and grow the Worldcoin community until it becomes self-sufficient
Tools for Humanity () is a global hardware and software development company. It helped launch Worldcoin and continues to provide support to the Foundation, in addition to operating the World App.Head of Concept EngineeringAbout the Team:The Concept team is responsible for leading the development all prototype devices that enable the experience of new hardware and software to ultimately drive the Device roadmap in the right direction. The team will work quickly to deliver both form factor and functional devices integrating mechanical, electrical and firmware. About the Orb: Worldcoin's launch requires a "Proof-of-Personhood": a way to determine someone is human (not a bot) and hasn't already claimed their free share of Worldcoin
This is why we developed the Orb.The Orb is an advanced biometric imaging device, custom-designed for Worldcoin's launch
Orbs are deployed to a global network of operators, who use the device to onboard new Worldcoin users
During this onboarding, the Orb will generate a hash of each user's iris and submit it to Worldcoin's trustless backend (built on Ethereum)
For more details on how the Orb is part of Worldcoin's privacy-preserving approach to Proof-of-Personhood, see How the Launch Works.The Orb solves a fierce combination of engineering and UX challenges, centered around image quality, security, and ease-of-use
Each device has an advanced iris imaging system, designed to work consistently across real-world lighting conditions
An additional suite of sensors feeds into an onboard fraud detection system, enabling use in unsecured environments
These systems are combined in a sleek industrial design with a simple, minimalist user interface.About the Opportunity:As the Head of Concept in the Device org, you will be responsible for delivering the necessary prototype devices the company needs to make informed decisions. This will require mechanical and electrical design, as well as firmware integration. You will have the opportunity to design and build out a new Concept lab to assist with the mechanical and electrical fabrication of the devices and select the necessary equipment to fabricate in house. In this role you will: Lead the team of other Mechanical and Electrical engineers in the rapid design and fabrication of necessary prototype parts to integrate into cosmetic and functional prototype devicesLead the Mechanical design and fabrication of all parts and mechanisms necessary for each DeviceLead the Electrical design and fabrication of custom board, camera and other sensor placement. Lead the optical design including liquid lens development, optical filter design, actuated polarizer design and 3d TOF sensors, thermal, IR and RGB cameras as necessary to explore new sensors.Support the prototype needs across Industrial Design, Product, Product DesignOptimize for speed and deliver the necessary fidelity of the prototype to enable the right product decision at the companyCapable of producing not only functional models but highly cosmetic ones to enable design decisions. About You: Attention to detail and model makingYou enjoy and are skilled at leading high performing teamsYou care a great deal about good designBachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or design related disciplineEnjoy a fast paced environmentCare more about outcome than processEnjoy solving hard problems and can turn incomplete, conflicting, or ambiguous inputs into action plansExperience operating autonomously and leading large-scale efforts across multiple teams and functions, with stakeholders in different disciplines across time zonesYou are able to handle projects requiring both internal and externally fabricated components. You look around the corners to anticipate potential blockers and navigate effectivelyExperience working on complex hardware and software integrated productsStrong written and verbal communication skills, build strong relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders and teams around the organization in order to drive alignment within the organizationAbility to clearly articulate & read, write and speak in English (company language)Optimally 10+ years of relevant Design leadership experience in Mechanical, Electrical and Optical products ranging from conceptWhat we offer:An open and collaborative office space in downtown SF Unlimited PTO Monthly Phone Reimbursement or a company deviceDaily DoorDash credit for in-office meals Top-tier medical, dental, vision insurance 401k + employer match program The reasonably estimated salary for this role at TFH in San Francisco ranges from $300,000 - $350,000, plus a competitive long term incentive package, and may include variable compensation
Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience
In addition, TFH offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, vision and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, life insurance, flexible time off, commuter benefits, professional development stipend and much more!
