About Our Work
We are neuroscientists who build ground-breaking technology for the spatial computing era. We stimulate nerves to create artificial tactile sensations, creating new, more meaningful connections to the user for notifications, 3D digital content, physical AI, health information, and beyond. Our first products will be mobile, wearable devices that stream haptic data from multiple digital source to create meaningful sensations of touch.
What You'll Be Doing
The ASIC Engineer will assist in the design, development, and verification of ASIC chips integral to our core technology mission. You will contribute to the design, verification, and testing of ASIC chips critical to our technology offerings, working closely with cross-functional teams and external fabrication partners to deliver quality solutions that meet business and market needs.
Key Responsibilities
Help shape the design and development of ASIC chips under the guidance of senior engineers and leadership.
Collaborate with product teams to align ASIC design efforts with customer requirements.
Support coordination and communication with external semiconductor fabrication houses and consulting services.
Participate in cross-functional teams to contribute to project planning, innovation, and delivery.
Contribute to vendor evaluation and support decision-making related to ASIC design and manufacturing.
Participate in detailed testing and verification activities to ensure ASIC quality and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve design issues in coordination with senior team members.
Ensure alignment of ASIC development goals with organizational strategy.
Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need for This Position
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, preferably with focus on solid-state fabrication.
Must-Have Skills & Experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in ASIC design, testing, or verification.
Familiarity with chip testing and verification methodologies; board layout experience is a plus.
Ability to work independently on well-defined technical tasks and collaborate within a team.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams and with external partners.
While working under supervision, the ASIC Engineer’s decisions and work quality directly affect project timelines and product quality. Errors may cause short- to mid-term delays impacting costs and customer commitments. Careful execution and teamwork are essential to mitigate risks.
What's in It for You
Work closely with cutting-edge technology. You'll be hands-on with novel neural haptic technology that's defining the future of spatial computing and immersive experiences.
Work in a close-knit, startup environment. We strive to create an intellectually stimulating and collegial working environment. Our energy for inventing, creating, and learning spans work and play: we have regular happy hours, plan field trips, play games, play music, and generally have a good time.
An early employee experience. We are an early-stage deep tech startup company that requires all members to contribute across the entire business. On any given day, there will be new challenges and new demands to propel the business forward. We expect all employees to be able to dive into any new challenges that present themselves, even if they are beyond the job description above. If your are driven by the desire to see success and to create new tech not seen by the world previously, you will fit right in to the team's culture.
Compensation & Benefits
Afference is committed to providing the sense of touch for the evolution of the human connection to technology and the future of the digital experience. We are leading this effort through deep science and technology, which provides unique experiences compared to classical haptic technologies. Our lean team of experts demands a high level of excellence but can compensate with the commensurate upside potential of an early-growth startup in a high-growth sector of extended reality.
Compensation offers depend on skills, qualifications, and experience, and range between:
$140,000 to $160,000 per year at 100% FTE
Benefits include:
Medical, dental vision, life, STD, FSA, additional company perks
Equity Incentives
Self-managed PTO
Location: On-site; Cleveland, OH office
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What You'll Be Doing
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, development, testing, and implementation of hardware and electrical systems for new and existing products. This role applies strong technical knowledge to solve engineering challenges, contribute to product development efforts, and support reliable, high-quality hardware solutions. The position works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contributes technical expertise throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
System design and development including architecture, integration, and new technology development.
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Develop and manage system performance and validation plans around EMI/ESD, coexistence, and reliability.
Ensure all electronic designs meet regulatory standards (EMC, EMI, safety certifications like FCC, CE, UL).
Contribute to hardware design reviews, prototype development, validation testing, and system integration activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, manufacturing, quality, and project management, to support product development goals and timelines
Assist in evaluating technical solutions, components, and technologies to support product performance, reliability, and cost objectives
Troubleshoot hardware and electrical system issues and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions
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Support verification, validation, and performance testing activities to ensure products meet technical and quality requirements
Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to engineering processes, product quality, and operational efficiency
Work with leadership to define project planning, product roadmaps and timelines.
Support collaboration with vendors, suppliers, and external partners as needed to assist with product development and issue resolution
Share technical knowledge and collaborate with team members to support successful project execution
Other duties as assigned
What You'll Need for This Position
Education
Master’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related field
PhD preferred but not required
Must-Have Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in hardware development, electrical engineering, or a related technology domain
Strong expertise in electrical system design, system architecture, hardware development methodologies, and engineering analysis
Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex technical projects and initiatives
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, product management, and external stakeholders
Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and apply them effectively
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
What's in It for You
Work closely with cutting-edge technology. You'll be hands-on with novel neural haptic technology that's defining the future of spatial computing and immersive experiences.
Work in a close-knit, startup environment. We strive to create an intellectually stimulating and collegial working environment. Our energy for inventing, creating, and learning spans work and play: we have regular happy hours, plan field trips, play games, play music, and generally have a good time.
An early employee experience. We are an early-stage deep tech startup company that requires all members to contribute across the entire business. On any given day, there will be new challenges and new demands to propel the business forward. We expect all employees to be able to dive into any new challenges that present themselves, even if they are beyond the job description above. If your are driven by the desire to see success and to create new tech not seen by the world previously, you will fit right in to the team's culture.
Compensation & Benefits
Afference is committed to providing the sense of touch for the evolution of the human connection to technology and the future of the digital experience. We are leading this effort through deep science and technology, which provides unique experiences compared to classical haptic technologies. Our lean team of experts demands a high level of excellence but can compensate with the commensurate upside potential of an early-growth startup in a high-growth sector of extended reality.
Compensation offers depend on skills, qualifications, and experience, and range between:
$110,000 to $125,000 per year at 100% FTE
Benefits include:
Medical, dental vision, life, STD, FSA, additional company perks
Equity incentives
Self-managed PTO
Location: On-site; Cleveland, OH office
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If you’re interested in future opportunities with us, please send us your resume along with a short note about what you’re passionate about, your area of expertise, and how you see yourself contributing. Our team reviews all submissions and will reach out if a suitable opportunity arises.
We appreciate your interest in joining us and look forward to learning more about you.
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We are neuroscientists who build ground-breaking technology for the spatial computing era. We stimulate nerves to create artificial tactile sensations, creating new, more meaningful connections to the user for notifications, 3D digital content, physical AI, health information, and beyond. Our first products will be mobile, wearable devices that stream haptic data from multiple digital sources to create meaningful sensations of touch.
What You'll Be Doing
The Hardware Test Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, validation, and optimization of wearable haptic technology products through comprehensive hardware testing and analysis. This role develops and executes hardware verification and validation protocols, performs system-level troubleshooting, and ensures product performance, reliability, and quality throughout the product development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and execute hardware validation and verification test plans for wearable haptic devices and subsystems
Perform functional, electrical, environmental, reliability, and system-level testing on prototypes and production hardware
Diagnose hardware failures, identify root causes, and collaborate with development teams to implement corrective actions
Design and improve testing methodologies, automation strategies, and troubleshooting procedures to support product quality and development efficiency
Work closely with Electrical Engineering, Firmware, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product teams to align testing priorities with project timelines and business objectives
Support vendor evaluation and component qualification activities through technical testing and performance analysis
Document test procedures, test results, defect reports, and engineering recommendations in a clear and organized manner
Analyze test data and provide technical recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Assist in defining quality standards and validation criteria for wearable hardware systems
Ensure compliance with internal engineering standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory considerations
Contribute technical leadership in hardware testing initiatives affecting product execution and organizational strategy
Other duties as assigned
What You'll Need for This Position
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
Must-Have Skills & Experience
2–5 years of experience in hardware development, hardware testing, engineering validation, or related technology environments
Proficient in troubleshooting electronic systems, embedded hardware, or wearable technology platforms
Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, and environmental testing equipment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to work independently on complex technical objectives with guidance from senior leadership
Experience with haptic systems, wearable electronics, sensors, embedded systems, or consumer hardware products.
Exposure to automated test systems, scripting, or data analysis tools
Experience supporting EVT/DVT/PVT phases of hardware product development
Knowledge of reliability testing, failure analysis, and manufacturing test methodologies
Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and apply them effectively
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
What's in It for You
Work closely with cutting-edge technology. You'll be hands-on with novel neural haptic technology that's defining the future of spatial computing and immersive experiences.
Work in a close-knit, startup environment. We strive to create an intellectually stimulating and collegial working environment. Our energy for inventing, creating, and learning spans work and play: we have regular happy hours, plan field trips, play games, play music, and generally have a good time.
An early employee experience. We are an early-stage deep tech startup company that requires all members to contribute across the entire business. On any given day, there will be new challenges and new demands to propel the business forward. We expect all employees to be able to dive into any new challenges that present themselves, even if they are beyond the job description above. If your are driven by the desire to see success and to create new tech not seen by the world previously, you will fit right in to the team's culture.
Compensation & Benefits
Afference is committed to providing the sense of touch for the evolution of the human connection to technology and the future of the digital experience. We are leading this effort through deep science and technology, which provides unique experiences compared to classical haptic technologies. Our lean team of experts demands a high level of excellence but can compensate with the commensurate upside potential of an early-growth startup in a high-growth sector of extended reality.
Compensation offers depend on skills, qualifications, and experience, and range between:
$100,000 to $110,000 per year at 100% FTE
Benefits include:
Medical, dental vision, life, STD, FSA, additional company perks
Equity incentives
Self-managed PTO
Location: On-site; Cleveland, OH office
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What You'll Be Doing
The SDK Platform Developer is responsible for leading the design, development, testing, and troubleshooting of software and SDK solutions, including integration with firmware. This role works independently on complex technical objectives, provides technical leadership and problem-solving expertise, and collaborates with software, development, leadership, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions aligned with product and business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software and SDK platforms, including integration and interfacing with firmware.
Provide technical leadership for software and SDK initiatives that support product development and organizational strategy.
Work independently on complex technical objectives with guidance from the Director of Software.
Develop robust software and SDK architectures and solutions aligned with company and product goals.
Collaborate with software, development, firmware, and cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, priorities, deliverables, and timelines.
Troubleshoot complex software, SDK, and firmware integration issues and drive issues through root-cause analysis and resolution.
Develop, implement, and improve software and SDK testing protocols, validation procedures, and troubleshooting methodologies.
Partner with the Director of Software to identify appropriate test strategies and provide technical guidance on test protocols.
Evaluate technical approaches, tools, technologies, and vendors; support vendor evaluation and selection as needed.
Translate technical findings and development results into clear recommendations for technical and business stakeholders. Identify technical risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies to protect product quality, performance, cost, and schedule.
Maintain a high level of technical quality, documentation, accuracy, and attention to detail throughout the development lifecycle.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to other software and development team members as appropriate.
Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure technical execution remains aligned with department objectives and broader business goals.
Help establish and maintain development practices that promote scalability, reliability, maintainability, and high-quality SDK deliverables.
Other duties as assigned
What You'll Need for This Position
Education
Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
Must-Have Skills & Experience
3–5 years of professional experience in software development, firmware development, SDK development, embedded systems, or a closely related technology domain.
Demonstrated experience developing and supporting software development kits (SDKs), software platforms, APIs, libraries, or developer-facing tools.
Strong understanding of software architecture, development methodologies, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
Experience working at the software/firmware interface, including diagnosing and resolving integration issues.
Strong programming and software development skills in one or more relevant languages such as C, C++, Python, Java, or similar, depending on the product environment.
Experience developing and executing software testing and validation protocols. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate complex technical issues and determine practical solutions.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex technical objectives and drive them through execution.
Ability to provide technical leadership and influence development decisions without necessarily having direct people-management responsibility.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with software, firmware, development, engineering, leadership, and external vendors.
Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to software quality, reliability, and performance.
Ability to assess technical risks and understand the potential impact of engineering decisions on product schedules, costs, system performance, and business objectives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience evaluating technologies, development approaches, tools, or external vendors is highly desirable.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment where technical decisions can have a significant impact on product development timelines and business outcomes.
What's in It for You
Work closely with cutting-edge technology. You'll be hands-on with novel neural haptic technology that's defining the future of spatial computing and immersive experiences.
Work in a close-knit, startup environment. We strive to create an intellectually stimulating and collegial working environment. Our energy for inventing, creating, and learning spans work and play: we have regular happy hours, plan field trips, play games, play music, and generally have a good time.
An early employee experience. We are an early-stage deep tech startup company that requires all members to contribute across the entire business. On any given day, there will be new challenges and new demands to propel the business forward. We expect all employees to be able to dive into any new challenges that present themselves, even if they are beyond the job description above. If your are driven by the desire to see success and to create new tech not seen by the world previously, you will fit right in to the team's culture.
Compensation & Benefits
Afference is committed to providing the sense of touch for the evolution of the human connection to technology and the future of the digital experience. We are leading this effort through deep science and technology, which provides unique experiences compared to classical haptic technologies. Our lean team of experts demands a high level of excellence but can compensate with the commensurate upside potential of an early-growth startup in a high-growth sector of extended reality.
Compensation offers depend on skills, qualifications, and experience, and range between:
$147,000 to $165,000 per year at 100% FTE
Benefits include:
Medical, dental vision, life, STD, FSA, additional company perks
Equity incentive
Self-managed PTO
Location: On-site; Cleveland, OH office
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What You'll Be Doing
The Cloud/Backend Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting cloud-based software and database solutions, including interfaces with SDKs and middleware. This role works independently on complex technical objectives, provides technical leadership and problem-solving expertise, and collaborates with software, development, leadership, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions aligned with product and business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of cloud backend software and database solutions.
Develop and maintain interfaces between cloud backend systems, SDKs, middleware, and other software components.
Work independently on complex technical objectives with direction from the Director of Software.
Provide technical leadership and problem-solving expertise for cloud and backend development initiatives.
Design and implement data interfaces and infrastructure to support data analysis and application requirements.
Develop, implement, and improve testing, validation, and troubleshooting protocols for cloud-based software and databases.
Collaborate with software, development, firmware/SDK, and cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver technical solutions aligned with company goals.
Troubleshoot complex cloud, backend, database, SDK, and middleware integration issues and drive them through root-cause analysis and resolution.
Partner with the Director of Software to identify and provide guidance on test protocols, technical approaches, and development strategies.
Evaluate technologies, tools, solutions, and vendors and support vendor evaluation and selection as needed.
Identify technical risks and develop solutions to minimize impacts to product quality, performance, cost, and schedule.
Maintain high standards for software quality, reliability, scalability, security, and maintainability.
Communicate technical results, recommendations, risks, and timelines to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development team members as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned
What You'll Need for This Position
Education
Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
Must-Have Skills & Experience
3–5+ years of hands-on software, cloud, and/or backend development experience.
Demonstrated experience developing and supporting cloud-based backend applications, services, or platforms.
Strong understanding of backend software architecture, APIs, databases, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
Experience working with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or comparable technologies.
Experience designing, developing, and working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
Experience developing interfaces and integrations between backend systems, SDKs, middleware, APIs, and other software components.
Strong programming skills in one or more relevant languages such as Python, Java, C#, C++, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar.
Experience developing and executing software testing and validation protocols.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate and resolve complex technical issues.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex technical objectives and drive them through execution.
Ability to provide technical leadership and influence engineering decisions without direct people-management responsibility.
Strong understanding of data management, data interfaces, and systems supporting data analysis.
Experience with cloud infrastructure, deployment, monitoring, logging, and performance optimization.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality, reliability, scalability, and performance.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to work with software, development, leadership, and external vendors.
Ability to assess technical risks and understand the potential impact of engineering decisions on product schedules, costs, system performance, and business objectives.
Experience evaluating technologies, tools, development approaches, or external vendors is highly desirable.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and make sound technical decisions that support product and business objectives.
What's in It for You
Work closely with cutting-edge technology. You'll be hands-on with novel neural haptic technology that's defining the future of spatial computing and immersive experiences.
Work in a close-knit, startup environment. We strive to create an intellectually stimulating and collegial working environment. Our energy for inventing, creating, and learning spans work and play: we have regular happy hours, plan field trips, play games, play music, and generally have a good time.
An early employee experience. We are an early-stage deep tech startup company that requires all members to contribute across the entire business. On any given day, there will be new challenges and new demands to propel the business forward. We expect all employees to be able to dive into any new challenges that present themselves, even if they are beyond the job description above. If your are driven by the desire to see success and to create new tech not seen by the world previously, you will fit right in to the team's culture.
Compensation & Benefits
Afference is committed to providing the sense of touch for the evolution of the human connection to technology and the future of the digital experience. We are leading this effort through deep science and technology, which provides unique experiences compared to classical haptic technologies. Our lean team of experts demands a high level of excellence but can compensate with the commensurate upside potential of an early-growth startup in a high-growth sector of extended reality.
Compensation offers depend on skills, qualifications, and experience, and range between:
$147,000 to $165,000 per year at 100% FTE
Benefits include:
Medical, dental vision, life, STD, FSA, additional company perks
Equity incentive
Self-managed PTO
Location: On-site; Cleveland, OH office
","descriptionPlain":"About Our Work\n\nWe are neuroscientists who build ground-breaking technology for the spatial computing era. We stimulate nerves to create artificial tactile sensations, creating new, more meaningful connections to the user for notifications, 3D digital content, physical AI, health information, and beyond. Our first products will be mobile, wearable devices that stream haptic data from multiple digital sources to create meaningful sensations of touch.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\nThe Cloud/Backend Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and troubleshooting cloud-based software and database solutions, including interfaces with SDKs and middleware. This role works independently on complex technical objectives, provides technical leadership and problem-solving expertise, and collaborates with software, development, leadership, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions aligned with product and business goals.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n - Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of cloud backend software and database solutions.\n\n - Develop and maintain interfaces between cloud backend systems, SDKs, middleware, and other software components.\n\n - Work independently on complex technical objectives with direction from the Director of Software.\n\n - Provide technical leadership and problem-solving expertise for cloud and backend development initiatives.\n\n - Design and implement data interfaces and infrastructure to support data analysis and application requirements.\n\n - Develop, implement, and improve testing, validation, and troubleshooting protocols for cloud-based software and databases.\n\n - Collaborate with software, development, firmware/SDK, and cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver technical solutions aligned with company goals.\n\n - Troubleshoot complex cloud, backend, database, SDK, and middleware integration issues and drive them through root-cause analysis and resolution.\n\n - Partner with the Director of Software to identify and provide guidance on test protocols, technical approaches, and development strategies.\n\n - Evaluate technologies, tools, solutions, and vendors and support vendor evaluation and selection as needed.\n\n - Identify technical risks and develop solutions to minimize impacts to product quality, performance, cost, and schedule.\n\n - Maintain high standards for software quality, reliability, scalability, security, and maintainability.\n\n - Communicate technical results, recommendations, risks, and timelines to technical and non-technical stakeholders.\n\n - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development team members as appropriate.\n\n - Other duties as assigned\n\nWhat You'll Need for This Position\n\nEducation\n\n - Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field.\n\nMust-Have Skills & Experience\n\n - 3–5+ years of hands-on software, cloud, and/or backend development experience.\n\n - Demonstrated experience developing and supporting cloud-based backend applications, services, or platforms.\n\n - Strong understanding of backend software architecture, APIs, databases, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.\n\n - Experience working with cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or comparable technologies.\n\n - Experience designing, developing, and working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.\n\n - Experience developing interfaces and integrations between backend systems, SDKs, middleware, APIs, and other software components.\n\n - Strong programming skills in one or more relevant languages such as Python, Java, C#, C++, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar.\n\n - Experience developing and executing software testing and validation protocols.\n\n - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate and resolve complex technical issues.\n\n - Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex technical objectives and drive them through execution.\n\n - Ability to provide technical leadership and influence engineering decisions without direct people-management responsibility.\n\n - Strong understanding of data management, data interfaces, and systems supporting data analysis.\n\n - Experience with cloud infrastructure, deployment, monitoring, logging, and performance optimization.\n\n - Strong attention to detail and commitment to software quality, reliability, scalability, and performance.\n\n - Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to work with software, development, leadership, and external vendors.\n\n - Ability to assess technical risks and understand the potential impact of engineering decisions on product schedules, costs, system performance, and business objectives.\n\n - Experience evaluating technologies, tools, development approaches, or external vendors is highly desirable.\n\n - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and make sound technical decisions that support product and business objectives.\n\nWhat's in It for You\n\nWork closely with cutting-edge technology. 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If your are driven by the desire to see success and to create new tech not seen by the world previously, you will fit right in to the team's culture.\n\nCompensation & Benefits\n\nAfference is committed to providing the sense of touch for the evolution of the human connection to technology and the future of the digital experience. We are leading this effort through deep science and technology, which provides unique experiences compared to classical haptic technologies. Our lean team of experts demands a high level of excellence but can compensate with the commensurate upside potential of an early-growth startup in a high-growth sector of extended reality.\n\nCompensation offers depend on skills, qualifications, and experience, and range between:\n\n$147,000 to $165,000 per year at 100% FTE\n\nBenefits include:\n\n - Medical, dental vision, life, STD, FSA, additional company perks\n\n - Equity incentive\n\n - Self-managed PTO\n\nLocation: On-site; Cleveland, OH office","compensation":{"compensationTierSummary":null,"scrapeableCompensationSalarySummary":null,"compensationTiers":[],"summaryComponents":[]}}],"apiVersion":"1"}