Grow With Us

We are looking for a curious, hands-on Wearables Prototype Engineer Intern to help design, build, and test next-generation wearable device concepts that integrate with Workstream’s platform.

In this role, you will work closely with experienced engineers and product teams to rapidly prototype wearable solutions—from early concepts to functional demos. You will gain exposure to both hardware and software development while contributing to real-world projects that explore how wearable technology can improve productivity and communication for the hourly workforce.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys building, experimenting, and learning by doing in a fast-paced startup environment.

Day in the Life

• Assist in designing and building wearable hardware prototypes using off-the-shelf components
• Support development of embedded software/firmware for wearable devices (e.g., sensor data collection, Bluetooth communication)
• Help integrate wearable prototypes with mobile or web applications
• Participate in testing, debugging, and iteration of both hardware and software components
• Collaborate with engineers and product teams to explore use cases and improve user experience
• Research new components, sensors, and technologies for wearable applications
• Document prototypes, experiments, and findings

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with hardware or embedded systems projects (class, personal, or research)
• Familiarity with programming in C/C++, Python, or similar languages
• Basic understanding of microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi)
• Interest in wearable technology, IoT, or hardware/software integration
• Strong curiosity, willingness to learn, and bias toward building
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points

• Experience with personal or academic projects involving wearables or IoT devices
• Familiarity with Bluetooth (BLE) or other wireless communication protocols
• Exposure to circuit design, PCB development, or hardware debugging
• Experience with mobile app development (iOS/Android) or API integrations
• Experience with rapid prototyping tools (3D printing, CAD, etc.)

What We Offer

• A mission-driven and value-based company dedicated to empower deskless workers and local businesses
• An early employee opportunity at a Series B hyper-growth startup; work with the founding team and industry veterans to accelerate your career
• In office amenities and stocked kitchen

Salary Range

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Law, the hourly range for this role is between $35/hr to $50/hr in Menlo Park. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Grow With Us

We are looking for a highly creative, hands-on Wearables Prototype Engineer to design, build, and iterate on next-generation wearable devices that integrate seamlessly with Workstream’s platform.

In this role, you will operate at the intersection of hardware and software—rapidly prototyping, testing, and refining wearable solutions that can improve productivity, communication, and operations for the hourly workforce. You will work closely with product, engineering, and design teams to bring ideas from concept to functional prototypes.

This is a highly experimental and fast-paced role, ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building from scratch, and can move quickly from idea to working prototype.

Day in the Life

• Design, build, and iterate on wearable hardware prototypes from concept through functional validation
• Develop embedded software and firmware to power wearable devices and enable real-time data capture and communication
• Integrate wearable devices with Workstream’s platform, APIs, and mobile/web applications
• Rapidly prototype using off-the-shelf components (MCUs, sensors, Bluetooth modules, etc.) and custom PCB designs
• Conduct testing, debugging, and performance optimization across both hardware and software components
• Collaborate with product and design teams to define use cases, user experience, and product requirements
• Evaluate new technologies, sensors, and components to improve device capabilities and reliability
• Document designs, prototypes, and learnings to support iteration and potential production scaling
• Support transition from prototype to early-stage production, including vendor coordination if applicable

Who You Are

• 3–7+ years of experience in hardware engineering, embedded systems, or wearable device development
• Strong experience with embedded programming (C/C++, Python, or similar)
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino, ESP32, STM32) and common communication protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, UART, I2C, SPI)
• Experience designing and debugging hardware prototypes, including basic circuit design and PCB development
• Familiarity with sensors commonly used in wearables (motion, biometric, environmental, etc.)
• Ability to move quickly from concept to prototype with a strong bias toward action
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in ambiguous, experimental environments
• Ability to collaborate across hardware, software, and product teams

Bonus Points

• Experience building or shipping wearable products (e.g., smartwatches, fitness trackers, IoT devices)
• Familiarity with mobile app integration (iOS/Android) and Bluetooth connectivity
• Experience with rapid prototyping tools (3D printing, CAD design, etc.)
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and scaling hardware products
• Interest in the future of work, IoT, or connected devices for frontline workers

What We Offer

• A mission-driven and value-based company dedicated to empower deskless workers and local businesses
• An early employee opportunity at a Series B hyper-growth startup; work with the founding team and industry veterans to accelerate your career
• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision. We pay 95% of your premiums for our employees and 85% for dependents
• In office amenities and stocked kitchen
• 401K Plan 
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Learning/development stipend
• Flexible PTO

Salary Range

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is between $120,000 - $170,000 in Menlo Park. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Grow With Us

We are looking for a Head of Engineering to lead our global engineering and QA organizations. Following a period of rapid growth, we are looking for a seasoned technical leader who can unify our distributed teams, optimize our delivery speed, and maintain a high bar for architectural excellence.

Reporting directly to the executive team, you will oversee an organization of 80+ engineers and 12 QA professionals. With 70% of our engineering talent based in China, this role requires a leader who can bridge Eastern and Western business cultures and drive a singular, high-performance engineering culture across the globe.

This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring presence 3 days a week in our Menlo Park office to foster close collaboration with cross-functional teams. 

Day in the Life

• Engineering Leadership: Lead and scale a global engineering organization of 80+ people, including Data, Mobile, and Core Engineering teams.
• Operational Excellence: Optimize delivery cycles and engineering processes to ensure high-velocity shipping without compromising on quality.
• Technical Strategy: Make critical architectural decisions and provide technical guidance that supports Workstream’s long-term product roadmap.
• Global Management: Manage a distributed leadership team (including managers of Data, Mobile, and QA) and drive alignment between our US and China offices.
• Culture Building: Foster a unified engineering culture that balances the strengths of Chinese and Western work styles, ensuring all teams are marching in the same direction.
• Budget & Strategy: Manage the engineering budget and headcount planning to support our aggressive growth goals.

Who You Are

• Proven Scale Leader: You have a track record of success leading engineering organizations of 100+ employees and managing other senior leaders.
• Bilingual & Bicultural: You are fluent in Mandarin (critical) and have a deep understanding of both Chinese and Western business cultures.
• Technically Sharp: You are still technical enough to win the respect of senior architects and can navigate complex technical trade-offs.
• Global Mindset: You are comfortable with regular international travel (quarterly trips to China and travel to Canada as needed).
• Startup Grit: You thrive in fast-paced, Series B environments and are comfortable filling leadership gaps during organizational transitions.
• People Developer: You have experience managing high-level Engineering Managers and helping them scale their own respective teams.

What We Offer

• A mission-driven and value-based company dedicated to empower deskless workers and local businesses
• An early employee opportunity at a Series B hyper-growth startup; work with the founding team and industry veterans to accelerate your career
• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision. We pay 95% of your premiums for our employees and 85% for dependents
• In office amenities and stocked kitchen
• 401K Plan 
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Learning/development stipend
• Flexible PTO

Salary Range

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is between $200,000 - $250,000 in Menlo Park. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

We are a team from UC Berkeley, Cornell, SJTU, Cambridge, NUS, with broad industry experiences from Tencent, Alibaba, Amazon, ByteDance, and more. Our engineering team is composed of passionate, driven, and talented engineers who focus on building and innovating cloud technology solutions that empower local businesses to thrive and better serve the deskless workforce in their communities. We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team.

Day in the Life

• Work closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and peer engineers to deliver well-scoped product features

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address client issues and optimize software performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

• 5+ years of experience in application development

• Proficiency in NodeJS development frameworks (ExpressJS or NestJS)

• Experience building scalable systems with test-driven development and CI/CD practices

• Strong knowledge of SQL databases and Redis

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS

• Solid understanding of programming principles and design patterns

• Commitment to staying current with technology trends and improving productivity

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Bilingual in English and Chinese preferred

The base salary range for this role is between $120,000-$180,000 USD. This range is not inclusive of our equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.