Product Engineer (Wearables)

Mission: We’re on a mission to make Raycon the most loved electronics brand in the world where every product feels joyful, effortless, and personal. We believe tech should empower, not frustrate. We’re hiring a Product Engineer to help us build the next generation of high-performance audio wearables. If you’re ready to power up your every day, read on.

Growth: Profitable growth with 4+ million customers and international expansion
Location: New York, NY. Hybrid: 1 day remote, 4 days in office per week.
Compensation: Competitive base + discretionary bonus + equity options
Team: Report directly to our VP of Product and work closely with our team of Product Managers. Collaborate closely with marketing, operations, and leadership.
Why Now: We’re hitting major inflection points. Raycon is transitioning from a high-growth startup to a globally recognized brand. You’ll play a hands-on role in upgrading internal chipsets, improving audio architectures, testing and resolving hardware defects, and evaluating next-gen features that push our products forward.
You'd be a fit if:

• BS and or MS in Engineering (Audio preferred) or a related field
• 4 - 6 years of hands-on experience in consumer electronics or embedded systems development (wireless audio strongly preferred)
• Experience evaluating and integrating Bluetooth chipsets (e.g., Qualcomm, Airoha, BES), audio codecs, and power management ICs
• Proven ability to identify, isolate, and fix hardware defects
• A strong sense of ownership and the drive to work through ambiguity and fast-paced hardware development cycles
• Passion for audio products and interest in building for real-world consumer use cases
• Bonus: Experience working with Asian ODMs and managing EVT/DVT/PVT processes

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive hardware innovation by identifying and integrating upgraded chipsets, Bluetooth SoCs, and DSP platforms across our product lines
• Lead defect root cause analysis and validation, using tools like oscilloscopes, analyzers, and QA platforms to test real-world performance
• Scope and prototype future product advancements in wireless audio, power efficiency, noise cancellation, and connectivity
• Define and maintain technical product requirements, working closely with overseas vendors, manufacturing partners, and internal cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, Digital, and Analytics to align hardware capabilities with go-to-market plans and competitive positioning
• Monitor technical KPIs and ensure milestones are achieved on time while escalating blockers and surfacing critical insights
• Build and maintain documentation for component testing, pilot runs, and quality assurance benchmarks
• Contribute to product pricing, feature set decisions, and launch timing from a technical feasibility standpoint

What Success Looks Like:
• Help build a high-impact product roadmap
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing and Quality teams while driving critical hardware initiatives from early concept through launch phase
Why work at Raycon:
• Impact: Your work shapes how millions of customers perceive and engage with our brand
• Autonomy: Own creative direction across channels
• Team: Grounded, ambitious, and kind coworkers who GSD
Company Values:
• Customer First
• Think Big
• Raise the Bar Every Day
• GSD: Get Sh*t Done
Perks and Benefits:
• 50% team discount on Raycon products
• $1,500 annual L&D stipend + $200 for Listen & Learn
• Monthly team lunch, snacks, March Madness and more!
Perks and Benefits:
1. Initial Call: Intro with our recruiter focused on culture fit and your experience
2. VP of Product interview: A conversation with our VP of Product  to dive deeper into your prior experience and align on vision, values, and impact
3. Case Study: A practical exercise tailored to the role, designed to highlight how you think and create
4. Leadership Chat: A conversation with our CEO to ensure alignment on expectations and growth
5. Optional Final On-site Round: Visit us in the office, meet the team, and collaborate in a short working session

Raycon is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Salary ranges are determined through alignment with market data. Base salary offered is determined by a number of factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skills. This role is also eligible for discretionary bonus compensation and employee benefits.

NYC Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $150,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Raycon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.