Lyte · 11 hours ago
Director, Electrical Engineering
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expLyte is a company that builds perception systems for Physical AI in complex environments, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. They are seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead the electrical backbone of their robotics products, defining architecture and overseeing development from concept to production.
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Responsibilities
Own electrical system architecture from concept through production for robotics platforms
Turn product ideas into block diagrams, interface definitions, and electrical requirements
Lead the design and development of main logic boards (MLBs) and control boards, test and characterization boards (SoCs, FPGAs, analog front ends, testing ASICs, multi-chip packages), interface boards including high-speed and networking connections to NVIDIA Jetson SOMs and FPGA SOMs, and advanced prototypes
Define and review high-speed interfaces (PCIe, USB, Ethernet, 10/25GBASE-T1/T, etc.) with strong attention to SI/PI and robustness
Architect power systems (PMICs, DC-DCs, sequencing, protection, power trees) for dense, performance-critical designs
Oversee schematic capture and PCB layout (in-house or outsourced), ensuring designs are debuggable, testable, and manufacturable
Drive board bring-up, debugging, and validation in the lab—hands-on when needed
Build and own development plans: schedules, risks, vendor selection, and trade-off decisions
Work closely with mechanical, firmware, FPGA, systems, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
Mentor and potentially manage EE and FPGA engineers as the team grows
Help transition designs from prototype to production and volume shipment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related field
10+ years of industry experience in electrical engineering with increasing technical responsibility
Proven track record of shipping complex hardware products
Strong experience with high-speed interfaces and networking, including: PCIe, USB, Ethernet (5/10/25GBASE-T), NICs, PHYs, SPI, I²C, and other control interfaces
Deep knowledge of data converters and timing (ADCs, DACs, clocks, clock distribution)
Strong background in power management (PMICs, DC-DCs, sequencing, power integrity)
Experience leading PCB design efforts (rigid and rigid-flex) and working closely with layout engineers
Ability to operate in ambiguity and quickly turn high-level goals into clear, actionable designs
Comfortable owning decisions and moving fast without heavy process overhead
Preferred
Experience in high-performance hardware environments such as Apple, GoPro, or similar
Background in robotics, consumer electronics, datacenter, automotive, or networking systems
Experience shipping products at scale (consumer, robotics, or infrastructure)
Familiarity with NVIDIA Jetson platforms, FPGA-based systems, and heterogeneous compute architectures
Prior experience mentoring or managing engineers in a growing team
Strong intuition for DFM, DFT, reliability, and cost trade-offs in startup environments
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible vacation and time-off policy
Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team
Company
Lyte
Lyte is the perception layer of Physical AI.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$107MKey Investors
Avigdor Willenz
2026-01-05Series Unknown· $107M
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