About Plaud Inc.

Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note-taking solutions, loved by over 1,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next-generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think.

Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human–AI intelligence through a hardware–software combination. With SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.

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Why You Should Join Us

Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.

• Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.
• Define the next-gen paradigm for human-AI interaction.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.
• Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.
• Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.
• Market-competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity-fueled work atmosphere.

What You Will Do

• Lead the mechanical design and engineering development of our AI hardware products. Own the mechanical engineering process from concept to mass production. Drive decisions around materials, mechanical architecture, tooling, and manufacturing processes
• Work closely with industrial design, electrical engineering, and supply chain teams. Collaborate with OEM/ODM partners to optimize product design for manufacturing. Work directly with tooling vendors, mechanical suppliers, and assembly factories
• Solve structural, assembly, and manufacturing challenges during product development
• Establish mechanical design standards and engineering workflows. Build and lead the mechanical engineering team

Skills, Qualifications and Experience We Look for

• ~10 years of experience in mechanical engineering. Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related fields
• Deep understanding of AI hardware, consumer electronics, or wearable devices
• Strong knowledge of:
• mechanical design
• materials and manufacturing processes
• tooling development
• product assembly and mass production
• Familiar with consumer electronics product development cycles (EVT/DVT/PVT)

What We Offer

• Meaningful Ownership An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives a real stake in Plaud’s long-term success.
• High-Impact Environment Work in a fast-moving, product-driven environment where your ideas directly shape the future of AI productivity.
• Cutting-Edge AI Tools for Productivity Access to best-in-class AI tools, including Cursor, GPT models, Gemini, Claude, and other frontier AI systems to maximize engineering and execution efficiency.
• Best-in-Class Equipment Choice of top-spec laptops, high-performance workstation setups, and cutting-edge Plaud devices for all new hires.
• Team & Culture Annual company offsites, team events, and a culture that values craftsmanship, ownership, and velocity.
• Meal and Wellness Benefits The company provides two complimentary meals per day, along with a high-quality pantry, coffee, and a free gym, encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

Disclaimer : Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.