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Wearable Device Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Firmware Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$110 - $170/hr

Develop firmware for wearable device prototypes and production-oriented development platforms * Write, test, and debug embedded software in C/C++ for microcontrollers, DSPs, sensors, and peripherals

Senior Electrical Engineer

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Design low-power architectures, battery charging circuits, and power budgets for portable and wearable device platforms. * Design for safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI), conduct pre ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Design low-power architectures, battery charging circuits, and power budgets for portable and wearable device platforms. * Design for safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI), conduct pre ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Design low-power architectures, battery charging circuits, and power budgets for portable and wearable device platforms. * Design for safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI), conduct pre ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Design low-power architectures, battery charging circuits, and power budgets for portable and wearable device platforms. * Design for safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI), conduct pre ...

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How much do wearable device jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for wearable device in the United States is $48.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $64.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wearable device?

Wearable devices are electronic gadgets that can be worn on the body, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, and health monitors. These devices often track physical activity, monitor health metrics, or provide notifications from your smartphone. Wearable technology is used in various sectors, including healthcare, fitness, and personal productivity, to deliver real-time information and insights directly to users. Some popular examples include the Apple Watch, Fitbit, and Google Glass.

What is the difference between Wearable Device vs Wearable Device Developer?

AspectWearable DeviceWearable Device Developer
Required CredentialsTypically no formal credentials; knowledge of hardware and software basicsDegree in computer science, engineering, or related field; programming skills
Work EnvironmentDesign, manufacturing, and testing environmentsSoftware development, coding, and testing environments
Industry UsageUsed by consumers for fitness, health, and convenienceDevelops wearable device software, apps, and firmware
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding wearable device types and featuresLearning about careers in wearable device software development

Wearable devices are physical products like fitness trackers and smartwatches used by consumers. Wearable device developers focus on creating the software, firmware, and applications that run on these devices. While wearable devices are hardware products, developers are professionals who design and program the software that powers these devices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wearable device engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Wearable Device Engineer, you need a strong background in electronics, embedded systems, and product design, usually supported by a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. Experience with microcontrollers, wireless communication protocols (such as Bluetooth or NFC), CAD tools, and knowledge of relevant industry certifications (like FCC compliance) is highly valued. Creativity, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are essential soft skills for innovating and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure the development of reliable, user-friendly, and compliant wearable devices that meet market and user needs.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in wearable device development teams?

Professionals in wearable device development often face challenges such as balancing device functionality with size and battery constraints, ensuring user comfort and durability, and maintaining strong data security and privacy standards. Working in cross-functional teams is common, requiring close collaboration between hardware engineers, software developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers to align on user needs and technical feasibility. Staying up-to-date with rapidly evolving sensor technologies and industry regulations can also be demanding, but offers opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
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Infographic showing various Wearable Device job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,922 per year, or $48.5 per hour.

Product Development Engineering

KLA Corporation

Hillsboro, OR

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Surfscan group includes a team of engineers, technology development, apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer, IC and equipment manufacturers to develop, qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers, epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Surfscan SFS-ADE group includes a team of engineers, technology development, apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer, IC and equipment manufacturers to develop, qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers, epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The SFS-ADEdivision engineering is looking for highly motivated individual to join agrowing team of system engineer to develop and sustain state-of-the-art wafer inspection equipment. Product Development Engineer, so called the system Home team independently respond to miscellaneous solution or support plan while adopt KLA advance instrument tools in SFS or ADE products to provide the maximum value to wafer fabrication customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and drive resolution of complex customer escalations by coordinating cross-functional division teams including R&D, Applications, Software, Hardware, and Service, ensuring root cause is identified and corrective actions are implemented effectively

  • Provide sustained engineering support for fielded systems to enable successful customer adoption, longterm product sustainability, and high customer satisfaction

  • Define, document, and review system specifications and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps

  • Contribute to system design and development activities, including architecture definition, performance characterization, and validation of advanced metrology systems

  • Act as a systemlevel technical owner for customer support by understanding customer requirements, translating them into actionable technical expectations, and ensuring solutions meet performance, quality, and reliability objectives

  • Support customers globally through international travel as required, providing onsite troubleshooting, escalation support, and technical engagement to strengthen customer partnerships.

Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles with experience developing, deploying, and supporting complex systems in the semiconductor industry

  • Demonstrated technical depth in one or more areas: optical systems, optomechanics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering

  • Solid foundation in physics, mathematics, and computational methods, with strong analytical and systemlevel problemsolving skills

  • Experience with data processing, analytics, and statistical analysis; proficiency in Python and MATLAB is a plus

  • Ability to operate effectively in fastpaced environments, take ownership of technically ambiguous problems, and lead or support customer escalations

  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 50% to support customers and onsite escalations

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $100,100.00 - $170,200.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-OR-Hillsboro-Beaverton-KLAKLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us attalent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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