At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hardware product development from prototype to mass deployment in retail.
- Company: Stealth-mode VC-backed company revolutionising retail with behavioural AI.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, equity options, and full autonomy over hardware strategy.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team in London with direct access to founders and exciting growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping innovative hardware solutions for everyday use.
- Qualifications: Experience in taking products from prototype to scaled production and managing supply chains.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
About algo1: algo1 is a VC-backed, stealth-mode company building behavioural AI for the retail industry. Our platform is designed from the ground up. No legacy, no patchwork systems, just a clean slate and a clear vision. Our mission is to bring the intelligence of modern machine learning directly to the in-store shopping experience.
The Role: We're hiring a Lead Hardware Engineer to own our hardware product end-to-end—from today's early units through retail pilots to mass deployment. You'll define the hardware strategy from the ground up, rather than inherit an existing roadmap. You'll work closely with the founders and our two product leaders (B2C and B2B), supported by a strong engineering team in Pakistan and external design partners that you'll select and lead.
What You Will Own:
- The hardware product end-to-end: From today's early units through retail trials and into large-scale deployment.
- Sourcing and supplier strategy: manufacturer selection, sourcing and management.
- Supply chain scaling: including certification, production ramp-up, logistics, and successful deployment into retail environments.
- External design partners: You will brief, select, and direct industrial design and engineering contractors.
- The supply chain ramp: certification, production scale-up, logistics and getting devices into stores ready to work.
Essentials:
- Taken a physical product from prototype through EVT/DVT/PVT into scaled production.
- Shipped by coordinating design, engineering, and manufacturing through outsourced relationships, ideally with direct design-to-manufacturing experience in China.
- Owned ODM and contract manufacturing relationships and survived real supply chain disruption.
- Built consumer-grade hardware for demanding settings (retail, payments, logistics, mobility) where drop testing, IP ratings, and cleaning regimes are second nature.
The Details: London-based, in person. Competitive pay plus meaningful equity. Full autonomy over hardware strategy, working directly with the founders. We would love to hear from you if you've shipped products people rely on every day and they just keep working.
Lead Hardware Engineer in London employer: algo1
At Algo1, we pride ourselves on being an innovative employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture, perfect for those passionate about behavioural AI in the retail sector. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our focus on cutting-edge technology and best practices, providing ample opportunities for professional development while working alongside talented teams in a vibrant environment. Join us in shaping the future of retail with a clean slate approach, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact from day one.
