I felt an immediate connection with the people I met at Humane and their vision. The opportunity to join such a high caliber team to build something totally new was one I could not pass up.The technology and team at Humane far exceeded my expectations. The environment is both incredibly supportive and ambitious, and I love feeling excited about what I'm working on every single day.

Amy spent 12 years developing key partnerships at Google, launching and scaling many successful products, including YouTube TV, Google Shopping, and Google Domains. She has led first-of-a-kind deals across industries with some of the world’s most well-known consumer brands and technology companies. Prior to her career in partnerships, Amy worked as an engineer for a missile defense site and as a strategy consultant. She received her bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Princeton University and her MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles, Anderson. Amy is passionate about the relationships and creativity that drive successful projects.

When Bethany and Imran told me what they are building at Humane, I knew that I had to be a part of it. Their vision for Humane is ambitious. They are building the future, which is exactly the type of work that excites me.

Rubén was a vice president of engineering at Apple and one of the founding leaders of the iPhone hardware team, later expanding his role to include iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, Macintosh and all other hardware products. He founded the Wireless Design and Technology team at Apple, where he ultimately led a team of over 1,000 engineers in 26 countries at the forefront of wireless technology—from development to validation, certification, and launch. He also became the product leader for Apple TV and the last generation of Airport devices, leading multiple engineering organizations. Over his 14 years at Apple, and through his work on breakthrough hardware products like the iPhone, iPad, AirPods, and Apple Watch, Rubén helped to bring innovative network-connected devices to the masses.

I am constantly learning new ways to push the bounds of what was previously known. Also, everyone is willing to pick up a shovel and help where needed!

Parker entered the manufacturing sector as a quality engineer in the automotive industry. In recent years, he has applied analytics tools and statistics to develop new manufacturing assembly equipment for consumer electronics. He joined Humane to work alongside a truly talented team on complex and innovative technology that challenges his manufacturing skillset.

Humane is a group of smart, motivated, and compassionate individuals. The culture is one that is collaborative and supportive, and I can tell leadership cares about people just as much as product.

Evan has spent the last ten years as a firmware engineer on consumer electronics projects. As a member of the algorithm development team at Nest, he helped develop the flagship machine learning features for the Nest Learning Thermostat, including Schedule Learning and Auto-Away. Evan holds several patents relating to energy savings, data visualization, and sensor fusion. After Nest, he pursued an opportunity at Casper to develop new technology to improve sleep. Evan's passion lies at the intersection of machine intelligence and human-centric design.

At Humane, ideas are percolating all the time in a positive environment.

Dara has spent over 15 years in Human Resources attracting, retaining, and developing talent across rapidly growing teams. As a lifelong New Yorker, Dara spent the majority of her career working with and supporting organizations within Financial Services. She is passionate about helping people develop their careers and she has a deep understanding of successful collaboration and teamwork. She enjoys meeting new people and forging strong, trusting relationships.

I joined Humane to help build a future where people can be more present with one another and less absorbed by their computing devices. The talented and supportive engineering team I met along the way made the decision an easy one.

Sam is a seasoned hardware engineer and technical lead who loves building intuitive experiences that will delight customers. He started his career at JPL, building hardware and firmware for software-defined radios, radar, and GPS for spaceflight applications. He dove into consumer electronics with roles at Leap Motion, Nest, and Google Wearables where he developed a passion for building technology that is there for you when you need it, but fades into the background when you don't.

At Humane we all have a great sense of purpose. We are aligned to our common goal, and we support each other along the way.

Keith trained as an electrical engineer and has broad expertise in electronics manufacturing, hardware quality, and project management. He has worked at leading companies in the consumer, audio, and industrial electronics spaces. He has successfully managed new product development and factory ramps for many high-volume electronics products. Keith is passionate about leading cross-functional and multi-site teams to successful business outcomes.

I joined to Humane to work with open-minded, thoughtful, and incredibly talented colleagues developing never-before-seen, ambitious products with the potential to change how we interact with the world around us.

James is a security and cryptography expert with an emphasis on end user products which balance usability and security. During his 11 years at Netflix, he went from designing the streaming service and requisite product security to leading one of the best security engineering organizations in the world. James has a degree in biophysics from Yale, where he researched structural biology and worked as a teacher before entering the technology industry.

I was looking for a new opportunity that would help me expand my skills and learn new things. Humane checked all of the boxes and greatly exceeds my expectations. The company cares so much about the wellbeing of its employees.

After two internships at Nest and graduating from Cal Poly, Evan spent the first years of his career at Nest, where he worked on a wide range of consumer products. At Nest, he worked on the Nest Secure security system, supporting both the Nest Guard and Nest Detect into mass production. He then spent over two years on the Google Wearables team, where he worked on future devices that push the limits of what can fit into a small form factor. Evan has a passion for building devices that can delight and positively affect their users’ lives.

I get to work with people who share the same ambitious goals—to make products people will love using. I feel good about coming to work every day.

Ken Kocienda is the Product Architect at Humane. With a Yale degree in history, a background in fixing motorcycles, teaching English in Japan, and making fine art photographs, he worked at Apple for over fifteen years. He created the touch screen typing and autocorrection system for the first iPhone and was on the software and design teams for the Safari web browser, iPad, and Apple Watch. In 2018, he wrote Creative Selection: Inside Apple’s Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs, a Wall Street Journal bestselling book.

I chose to work at Humane when I recognized the opportunity to learn from an incredible team while contributing with my unique experience. Humane has incredible vision for the future of humanity's access to and interaction with information. It's a an agile organization populated by all-stars that inspire me to be my best every day.

Les has extensive experience in consumer electronics and automotive industries. A seasoned designer, he has enjoyed eight years at Apple as both a Subject Matter Expert for CMF (Color, Material, Finish) and Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, developing innovative equipment enabling new features for many product lines. His work is a reflection of his passion for design, problem solving, and leading by example.

When I heard about Humane’s team, I was astonished. There was a mystique that became irresistible when I realized I could work alongside such genuine, inspirational people. From day one, I could tell this was going to be fun. I have been able to take part in more of the design process of creating brand-new hardware than ever before, at the same level of detail and passion that I love.

Paul has over seven years' experience in design engineering, gained previously on Apple’s iPhone Product Design team, developing iPhones from the 6s generation to the 12 and beyond. Delivering feature-firsts such as iPhone 7 Plus’ solid-state home button and system waterproofing were immensely rewarding journeys, followed by Design Lead positions on enclosure, display and more. He loves the process of invention and realization that occurs while designing products where every detail is considered, and he is overjoyed to continue his journey at Humane.

The opportunity to create and contribute to something meaningful and impactful at Humane is invaluable. The interview process was conversational and comfortable, and that allowed me to get to know my colleagues and get a sense of the community and culture at Humane. I felt appreciated before I even I started working, and that will stick with me forever.

Jordan Loché has an educational background in kinesiology and exercise physiology. She has spent most of her career as a health and wellness professional, contributing to organizations including Stanford and Chevron. At her core, she values people and is focused on making a positive impact on the wellbeing of others. She believes knowing how to take care of our health and wellbeing and having the resources to do so is a right, not a privilege. Jordan uses her passion, experience, and skills to ensure that those around her feel supported and empowered to take care of themselves.

I could not think of a better name that would represent it all: Humane. This is not just a name, but a culture, a value that is embedded in the core of this company and carried throughout.

Sahar is known and appreciated for her ability to transmit optimistic energy. She grew up knowing she was capable of making an impact. It was at UCSD where her fascination with the human body and its potential flourished and she earned her BS degree in Neuroscience and Physiology with Honors. She then worked at a molecular diagnostics company, Hologic Inc., where she contributed to developing the Parvov/HAV assay used on multiple blood screening platforms. Shortly afterwards, she started her PA program and after three intensive years of didactic studies and clinical rotations, she received a master's in Physician Assistant Studies and a master's in Public Health. She aspires to initiate change after studying medicine and the social and behavioral aspects of public health: change that is necessary, change that will serve humanity.

I chose Humane because it was clear that there was a strong life force here, along with the values I care deeply about: putting human connection first, with empathy, respect, and trust. I've been touched by the care, respect, and kindness everyone has shown.

Stephen is a seasoned software engineer with a wide-ranging background; he previously worked on speech, cloud, and Android teams during his seven years at Google. He is passionate about building services and infrastructure that enable and scale the rapid design process.

My favorite thing about working at Humane is working with brilliant people on building systems that will allow us to build products as fast as we can imagine them.

Myles comes to Humane from Apple, where he helped develop multitouch firmware for ProMotion on iPhone. Previously, he worked at Alarm.com developing firmware for their home automation products. He combines a carefree attitude with a drive for perfection to create products that inspire wonder and joy. Myles likes to make things that make people happy and improve their lives.

I was drawn to Humane by the people, the incredible vision for the company, and the opportunity to focus on a singular category-changing brand experience.

Paul is a designer and creative director specializing in integrated brand, product, and service design experiences for early-stage startups and globally recognized brands, including Adidas, Adobe, EA, Google, and Sonos. Paul has spent his career developing brand and design strategies for commercial clients and continues to contribute and consult for various non-profit arts, humanities, and sciences institutions in the US and internationally.

I feel like I have a real seat at the table and the opportunity to offer creative ideas and solutions to make everyone's lives better.

Sarah comes to Humane with over two decades of experience directing private dining and event planning initiatives for the fine dining and Michelin sector of the hospitality industry. She is a visionary, creating unparalleled customer experiences, making each client's unique dream a reality. Sarah is excited to bring her passion for logistics, procurement, and leadership to Humane and to support the growth of an innovative and talented team.

Every single person at Humane has visionary DNA. I am surrounded by teammates who not only are excellent at what they do, but also unfailingly bring broader consideration and care to the Humane product and community.

Lizzie is a product designer with technical soft goods experience spanning industries from apparel and footwear to medical devices, consumer electronics, and beyond. Lizzie comes to Humane from Bilio, a soft goods design and development consultancy where she worked across industrial design, engineering, and material development teams to conceptualize, prototype, and manufacture products that integrate textiles and other soft materials in novel, industry-defining ways.

Absolutely everyone on the team is phenomenal, the level of domain expertise that each person brings is unparalleled, and everyone cares not only about the mission but also about each other. I truly feel valued.

Cooper is deeply interested in problems that bridge domains using high-performance compute. He studied computer science at Georgia Tech where he researched in the Wheeler Laboratory and supported the development of an fMRI processing toolkit. Previously he worked on distributed machine learning training at Video++, billion-scale graph embedding at Alibaba, and, most recently, natural language processing at Memora Health. Cooper is passionate about building the future of computing.

My favorite thing about working here is the unique environment, the creativity of the work, treating everyone the Humane way.

Hussein's experience goes back to the mid 1990s, to the companies including Apple and Amazon. He enjoyed valuable learning experiences while building iPhones, iPads and Kindles. Humane is the perfect place to apply what he learned in a very friendly and professional environment and where people are very special, want to work hard, and to be creative and have a good time. He is confident Humane will make a huge impact on our world.

This is the opportunity to be part of something disruptively good.

Michael is a seasoned factory test engineer who helped ramp some of the world’s most beloved consumer products. In his five years at Apple, he worked on some of the most interesting and complex iPhone and iPad supply chains. Before Apple, Michael was at NVIDIA, working on Jetson and SHIELD products as a Lead Product Engineer. He is passionate about bringing hardware that brings joy to mass production.

Humane’s design team pushes the boundaries of what is technically possible and finds joy in crafting every product detail and interaction to perfection.

Aaron is a product designer who is passionate about fusing never-before-seen technologies and customer-first products. Aaron graduated from Stanford University and spent time working on products like the Pebble Time smartwatch and Microsoft Surface tablet. During his five years at Apple, he worked on part and module design for three generations of iPhones. Aaron also led technology architecture, design, and integration of iPhone’s MagSafe interface and ecosystem. He is excited about building new hardware from the ground up with brilliant coworkers at Humane.

The level of care goes beyond product to the way people care about each other and building a workplace that foster Humane's cultural values.

Yu is a seasoned program manager focused on new technologies and how they can better lives. He began in the camera and depth technology space at Apple, leading the team as an EPM developing the HW technology for selfies, FaceID, depth sensing for AR/VR and sensing for autonomous platforms. He then went to Meta, driving HW technology development for new mixed reality experiences and established processes for more holistic E2E sensing system development. With a background in mechatronics engineering and program management, he has a strong technical understanding that allows him to dive deep but also zoom out to see the bigger picture to motivate and enable his team.

When I stumbled upon Humane and its mission, I knew I had to join to build products that put people back in touch with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. I enjoy the creative freedom and learning from those around me every hour of every day.

Yanir started at Humane as a summer fellow in 2019, joining from Cornell University, where he studied electrical engineering and psychology and was involved in research focused on novel ways of interacting with swarms of robots and emotion regulation through technology. Before Humane, Yanir built a startup, invented automotive technologies, and shipped a variety of products—from a new way to control music to an innovative approach to meeting people. He has now joined Humane full-time as a product engineer, building the next generation of interaction with the digital world around us. Yanir is passionate about the intersection of natural human behavior and technology.

At Humane, the company culture and values align with my own. I feel respected and safe here.

Sophie is an experience accounting manager. With a background in both public and private accounting, she was most recently an accounting manager all Allbirds. During her tenure at Allbirds, the company went through the IPO process, and Sophie developed processes and controls for efficiency and SOX compliance. Before Allbirds, Sophie worked as a consultant with RSM, helping companies streamline their accounting and financial analysis. Outside of her employment, Sophie volunteers as co-chair of the SF LGBT center. She deeply values equity and inclusion for all people and voices.

At Humane, I can feel the love, care, and respect everyone has for one another. Accomplishments are celebrated and work/life boundaries are respected. I have never felt more productive at work and energized outside of work.

Shirley is an experienced software engineer who worked up and down the stack in her six years at Apple. She worked on developing and testing CloudKit Database features such as scalable synchronization and end-to-end encryption before joining the iOS Media Apps team to work on the Music App, bringing time-synced lyrics, instrumental countdown, search landing re-design, and spatial and lossless audio features to life. Shirley is driven by her experiences at Wellesley College to bring diverse voices and experiences to the table to better create a balance between technology and the human experience. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering, photography, nature, and quidditch.

The excitement surrounding employee growth is unlike anything I've experienced. As the company grows, people are celebrated through promotions, shoutouts, and praise. Milestones are also fun to share with the Humane community!

Joe is a seasoned technical recruiter who comes to Humane with a strong background in recruiting for Google Pixel and Nest. After three years of teaching ESL in Korea, Georgia, and Taiwan, Joe transitioned to technical software recruiting for financial organizations. He then joined Nest to lead Hardware Recruiting and recruiting for Nest Services. After the Google-Nest integration, Joe drove all Hardware hiring for the Nest and Pixel organizations. Joe is passionate about building world-class hardware teams and making the world a better place through technology.

At Humane, I found a unique environment that promotes collaboration, respect, and cross-pollination of ideas between teams and disciplines; a company with a clear vision and the opportunity to work on intentional products that will make a difference.

Jaime is a software engineer with more than a decade of experience in machine learning and computer vision. Before Humane, Jaime worked at Niantic, where he led a team of engineers to deliver inference technology and take deep learning research to production as part of Niantic’s Augmented Reality Developer Kit (ARDK). Jaime also worked on a wide range of CV/ML projects at NASA and Janelia Research Campus, and he helped establish communication and build bridges across R&D and engineering teams to accelerate applied research. Jaime has always been interested in exploring the convergence of machine learning and design in an effort to solve everyday problems through state-of-the-art CV/ML approaches.

Everyone at Humane seriously cares about building something whole and complete, not just a minimum viable product.

Mark previously worked at Google Nest, where he worked on multiple Nest thermostats, smoke alarms, and cameras in roles ranging from customer support to product safety and software quality. Mark is passionate about protecting customers from bad experiences. Whether in business processes, design decisions, or software quality. Mark carefully considers how each decision might affect customers and partners and aims to prove that companies can have a soul.