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Hardware Systems Engineer - Chip design / Embedded systems


Company : Bespoke Labs


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-05-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Bespoke Labs.AI, were building immersive digital worlds where intelligent agents learn, reason, and evolve. We design large-scale AI environments and productiongrade systems that directly shape how nextgeneration models are trained, not tooling around AI, but the systems that power it. Our work has driven foundational datasets like OpenThoughts and stateoftheart models such as BespokeMiniCheck and BespokeMiniChart. Role Overview We are looking for a handson Electrical Engineer with a strong foundation in hardware, chip design, or embedded systems who can also write clean, efficient Python code. This is not a software engineering role you will be expected to deeply understand the physical systems you are modeling and the hardware you are interfacing with. Python here is a means to an end: automating test benches, processing measurement data, and building calibration routines rooted in real electrical engineering judgment. Key Responsibilities Design, characterize, and validate analog/mixedsignal, RF, or power electronic systems and translate hardware behavior into measurement and calibration workflows Write Python scripts and tools to automate test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DAQs, VNAs), process raw waveform or sensor data, and generate engineering reports Develop signal processing and estimation algorithms grounded in the physical behavior of the underlying hardware (e.g., noise modeling, impedance characterization, ADC linearity correction) Build and maintain data pipelines for timeseries, waveform, or telemetry data captured from real hardware setups Work directly with PCB layout, FPGA/ASIC teams, or firmware engineers to debug and validate hardwaresoftware integration at the system level Perform sensor calibration, characterization, and error budget analysis across temperature, voltage, and process corners Document test methodologies, hardware models, and calibration results to engineering standards Required Qualifications Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related hardware discipline 36 years of handson experience in hardware design, chip design, embedded systems, or instrumentation engineering Solid understanding of analog/mixedsignal circuits, signal integrity, power electronics, or RF systems you should be comfortable reading schematics and interpreting measurement results Proficiency in Python (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib) specifically for hardware test automation, data processing, or calibration not general software development Experience with lab instrumentation and bench testing (oscilloscopes, signal generators, VNAs, logic analyzers, DAQs) Familiarity with embedded firmware concepts and hardwaresoftware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, AXI) Ability to build physical intuitiondriven computational models rather than purely datadriven abstractions Preferred Qualifications Experience in chip design, ASIC validation, or FPGAbased systems (RTL familiarity a plus, not required) Background in mixedsignal IC characterization, ADC/DAC testing, or power management IC validation Familiarity with MATLAB or Simulink for systemlevel modeling or signal chain analysis Exposure to one or more of the following: PCB design, signal integrity analysis, or EMI/EMC testing RF frontend characterization, antenna measurement, or microwave systems MEMS sensor calibration or inertial measurement unit (IMU) testing Motor drives, power converters, or battery management systems Cryogenic or highprecision detector readout electronics What We Are Not Looking For This role is not suited for software engineers or data scientists looking to pivot into hardware. Candidates should have direct, handson experience with physical systems, test benches, or chip/boardlevel design Python fluency alone will not be sufficient. Employment Details Type: Independent contractor 1099 for USbased candidates; equivalent ICA for international Schedule: Fully async, no core hours requirement Compensation: $40$80USD per hour, depending on experience (US & Canada) Website: Commitment BespokeLabs.AI is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. Applicant data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and internal policies. Build the core systems behind agentic AI. If you are looking for real impact, technical ownership, and flexible remote work, we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr