Domain Expert: Electronics & EDA (KiCad)
About this role
About Turing:
Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a KiCad Task Executor with practical experience in electronic design automation, schematic capture, and multi-layer PCB layout. The role involves executing complex hardware-design tasks, recording human reference demonstrations, validating task solvability, identifying electrical edge cases, and testing automated grading rules.
Target Applications and Toolchain
KiCad, Eeschema, Pcbnew, Gerber, Design Rule Check (DRC), and the KiCad Python API.
Job Responsibilities:
- Complete multi-step schematic-wiring and PCB trace-routing tasks in remote Ubuntu/Linux desktop environments.
- Record clean human execution trajectories, including keystrokes, mouse-routing actions, footprint placement, and DRC runs.
- Identify ambiguous electrical specifications, missing footprints, clearance conflicts, and software-interface issues.
- Route PCBs and wire schematics using alternative valid design paths to verify accurate automated grading.
Job Requirements:
- Practical hands-on experience with KiCad for schematic capture and multi-layer PCB routing.
- Strong knowledge of PCB layouts, schematic wiring, footprints, symbols, routing, and DRC error resolution.
- Ability to navigate EDA tools efficiently and apply routing best practices.
- High attention to pin assignments, component orientation, and clearance constraints.
- Clear written English for submitting bug reports and execution feedback.
- Experience working in remote Linux desktop environments, including noVNC or VNC is preferred
- Experience in PCB layout review, hardware testing, or EDA benchmarking is preferred.
Engagement Details:
- Engagement Type: Pay per task
- AHT (Average Handling Time) : 60 minutes per task.
- Start Date: As soon as possible.
- Duration: 5 weeks, with potential for extension.
Selection Process:
- Please fill out the Job Interest Form. Kindly fill your details accurately
- Profile Review
Key skills
Details
- Pay: Shared during the application process
- Company: Turing
- Location: Remote
- Eligible locations: Worldwide (no restriction)
- Platform: Turing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Domain Expert: Electronics & EDA (KiCad) role pay?
Turing does not publish a pay rate for this Domain Expert: Electronics & EDA (KiCad) position. Pay is shared during the application process and depends on your experience and the scope of the work.
Is the Domain Expert: Electronics & EDA (KiCad) role remote, and can I work from home?
Yes. Turing lists this Domain Expert: Electronics & EDA (KiCad) position as fully remote, so you can work from home or anywhere with a reliable computer and internet connection.
Is Domain Expert: Electronics & EDA (KiCad) full time or part time?
Turing lists this as a contractor remote role. Full details are in the role description above.
Which countries can apply for Domain Expert: Electronics & EDA (KiCad)?
Turing lists this role with no country restriction. Check the Turing listing for current requirements before applying.
Do I need experience to apply for Domain Expert: Electronics & EDA (KiCad)?
The requirements are listed in the role description above. Turing screens applicants through its own process, and relevant skills or credentials strengthen your application.
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