Head of Product Design 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.About the Team:The Product Design team is responsible for leading the teams designing all mechanical, electrical, and optical elements of our Devices
The Device organization includes Industrial Design, Product Design, Product, Industrialization, Device Software, Concept and Operations.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 Product Design in the Device org, you will be responsible for leading the hardware design of the Orb and other Devices in their entirety
This includes complex mechanical, electrical and optical design workstreams
You will have the opportunity to lead diverse work streams and collaborate with Industrial design and Product teams as well as Manufacturing, Operations and Device Software and App teams.In this role you will: Lead the teams of other Mechanical and Electrical engineers in the successful development and high volume ramp of the Device roadmapLead the Mechanical design of all enclosure parts and mechanisms necessary for each DeviceLead the Electrical design including compute (currently NVIDIA Jetson), PCBA schematic and layout, camera and sensor selection, battery design, WiFi and LTE connectivity, audio and LED designLead the optical design including liquid lens development, optical filter design, actuated polarizer design and 3d TOF sensors, thermal, IR and RGB cameras.Support the workstreams across Industrial Design, Product, Device Software and IndustrializationHelp define the design strategy for future versions of the Orb and other Device products and drive the respective implementationOptimize the user experience of the device to be as simple and efficient as possibleOptimize packaging design and materialsConceptualize accessories (backpack, stand, bumper case etc.), validate them and ultimately bring them to production in cooperation with the Product and Manufacturing teams.Collaborate with engineering and management to define program requirements, set priorities, and establish scope which includes defining the roadmap and long-term strategy of the teams that you are partnering withManage cross functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources accordinglyMonitor program status and rapidly identify issues / risks
Succinctly communicate issues to relevant stakeholders and proactively collaborate to ensure timely resolutionAbout You: Attention to detailYou 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 from kick-off to production, demonstrating critical thinking and thought leadership.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 concept through high volume productionWhat 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.About the Team:The Product Design team is responsible for leading the teams designing all mechanical, electrical, and optical elements of our Devices
The Device organization includes Industrial Design, Product Design, Product, Industrialization, Device Software, Concept and Operations.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 Product Design in the Device org, you will be responsible for leading the hardware design of the Orb and other Devices in their entirety
This includes complex mechanical, electrical and optical design workstreams
You will have the opportunity to lead diverse work streams and collaborate with Industrial design and Product teams as well as Manufacturing, Operations and Device Software and App teams.In this role you will: Lead the teams of other Mechanical and Electrical engineers in the successful development and high volume ramp of the Device roadmapLead the Mechanical design of all enclosure parts and mechanisms necessary for each DeviceLead the Electrical design including compute (currently NVIDIA Jetson), PCBA schematic and layout, camera and sensor selection, battery design, WiFi and LTE connectivity, audio and LED designLead the optical design including liquid lens development, optical filter design, actuated polarizer design and 3d TOF sensors, thermal, IR and RGB cameras.Support the workstreams across Industrial Design, Product, Device Software and IndustrializationHelp define the design strategy for future versions of the Orb and other Device products and drive the respective implementationOptimize the user experience of the device to be as simple and efficient as possibleOptimize packaging design and materialsConceptualize accessories (backpack, stand, bumper case etc.), validate them and ultimately bring them to production in cooperation with the Product and Manufacturing teams.Collaborate with engineering and management to define program requirements, set priorities, and establish scope which includes defining the roadmap and long-term strategy of the teams that you are partnering withManage cross functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources accordinglyMonitor program status and rapidly identify issues / risks
Succinctly communicate issues to relevant stakeholders and proactively collaborate to ensure timely resolutionAbout You: Attention to detailYou 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 from kick-off to production, demonstrating critical thinking and thought leadership.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 concept through high volume productionWhat 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!
