It was clear in early conversations that the team shared my values, and I am constantly blown away by our achievements. I have the opportunity to grow and am not siloed into one discipline. I learn every day and I am totally empowered to make decisions.

Kristina has spent her career working on consumer electronics in roles on operations and engineering teams. She began in the health-wearables category, working on multiple fitness tracking devices and accessories at Fitbit and supported the iPhone Product Design team at Apple for two phone programs. With a background in Studio Art, she brings a unique perspective to the team and drives results with her holistic problem-solving skills. She has a passion for product development and delivering high-quality products that have a positive impact on lives.

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.

I'm excited about the transparent, kind, and creative culture being cultivated at Humane and how this sensibility is also manifested in the products. I also really appreciate the level of care for staff, from safety protocols to providing lunch.

Stephanie is a curator and cultural producer with nearly a decade of experience in creative project management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Inspired by her previous career as a contemporary ballet and modern dancer, Stephanie empowers teams that bring new ideas to life and create meaningful experiences. She has successfully managed complex projects and processes at leading arts institutions, including SFMOMA and SFJAZZ, focusing on a clear and empathetic approach to systems and communication. Stephanie is passionate about the potential of creativity to foster deeper human connections.

Bethany and Imran have spent a lot of time building a family at Humane, not just a product or service, and you can feel that energy in the office. Plus, we get to design and build cool stuff that matters every day . . . who doesn't love building cool stuff?

Miguel is an experienced product designer and engineer. At Apple, he led the mechanical architecture for multiple generations of iPhone, continuously pushing the limits on design, engineering, and precision manufacturing techniques. He spent years inventing and developing breakthrough technologies for the iPhone, including 3D Touch and full-screen OLED displays. Miguel then started a full-service hardware design and development studio focused on early-stage startups. He led the engineering efforts on a broad range of consumer products, from mobile electronics to autonomous transportation. He is passionate about building high-quality and impactful product experiences.

Everyone shares the vision and passion to build products that will change us and make people's lives more "humane by design." Working at Humane is engaging, full of surprises, and I never stop learning.

Kelvin has over twenty years of diverse experience in automotive, consumer electronics, and accessories. He has had increasing responsibility in manufacturing, managing global ODM/JDM outsourcing, and mechanical commodities including metal, plastic, leathers, packaging, and supply chain management. He has taken the lead at Fitbit and Belkin in defining their global mechanical sourcing strategy and re-engineered their planning and inventory management processes. Kelvin is passionate about building challenging products and efficiently managing supply chain complexities.

At Humane, I have the opportunity to influence what technology should look like while working with some of the most passionate, intelligent, and humble people I have met. Humane has created a unique culture to promote innovation and assembled an incredible team of people that are willing to challenge the status quo.

Manan is a passionate software engineer with a soft spot for microcontrollers, RTOSs, and hardware. He started his career eight years ago on the factory floor, writing code for programmable logic controllers. Because of his love for machines and robots, he soon started building embedded systems for robotic applications. For the last four years, Manan has helped build three generations of the embedded software stack of Argo AI's Autonomous Car. Recently, he was the software tech lead for Argo AI's in-house custom sensor.

I have taken on a challenging, exciting, and impactful new challenge. I get to work with creative, intelligent, and passionate individuals on technology that will shift how we interact with the world around us and with each other.

Francis has helped ship many devices and products during his career in embedded systems, from the iconic Motorola Razr phone to some of Motorola's first Android phones. At Qualcomm, he helped port QNX OS on Snapdragon processors, which now power many automobile infotainment systems. He also helped lead and manage a team that delivered Qualcomm's Trustzone Security solution to millions of mobile devices. Francis then entered the startup scene and joined a group of Android modders at Cyanogen, launched a USB Host Protocol adapter at Binho, and at Wonder Workshop he developed delightful robots named Dash and Dot that teach students how to code in schools worldwide. Francis is a driven, passionate engineer that takes great pride in seeing products he helped build out in the world.

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 combines experience in engineering and design to create great products. 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.

The opportunity to change the world alongside engineers and designers responsible for the most successful consumer technologies was a total no-brainer. Everything we do at Humane is driven by thoughtful intention, and everyone has a voice.

Danny is a passionate storyteller and team builder who specializes in attracting and engaging world-class talent. As a former journalist and television news anchor, Danny spent years giving a voice to the voiceless. He contributed to Emmy award winning news coverage of a massive wildfire in Ventura County, California in 2017, followed by the mudslides that devastated Santa Barbara in early 2018. Danny has also worked along California’s Central Coast to help bring awareness to the community’s student homeless crisis and to promote local animal rescue organizations. He is thrilled to be a part of the next shift between humans and computing.

Building technology that allows us to focus more on each other and our surroundings excites me every day!

Birte is an internationally experienced attorney who found her passion helping guide product innovation, commercialization, and growth. She has worked in Germany, Brazil, Switzerland, and the United States advising startups to Fortune 100 companies on complex commercial transactions, intellectual property asset management, and highly contentious dispute matters. Birte embraces curiosity and is motivated by developing creative, forward-looking solutions.

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.

People. People. People. Humane has the best, most supportive work environment of any place I've worked.

Brian is a seasoned hardware engineer. He led sensing technologies during his 12 years at Apple, where he co-invented multi-touch alongside Imran and led input hardware technologies that spanned from Apple’s first optical mouse to 3D Touch on iPhone. Brian followed his passions of creating industry-defining hardware alongside Tony Fadell at Nest where he helped create the world’s first learning thermostat that used machine learning to observe human behavior to automatically adjust for comfort, energy use, and cost.

From day one it was clear I'd found the opportunity to work with a team of brilliant innovators brimming with audacity, infectious enthusiasm, and obsessive attention to detail. I like that what we're doing sometimes feels indistinguishable from magic.

George is an engineering physicist with broad experience and strong intuition in electromagnetic and electro-optical systems. His expertise spans optics, imaging sensors, microelectronic design, thin-film fabrication, electrochemistry, neural stimulation, and wearable devices. He thrives on challenging multidisciplinary problems and enjoys navigating them with a combination of mathematical modeling and hands-on experimentation and measurement. His passion is to understand and elucidate what is possible to build and help build things that improve lives.

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 chose to work at Humane because it stands at the intersection of technology and empathy, a space where innovative products are developed with a profound respect for the user's voice. Humane's commitment to integrating human-centered design with cutting-edge technology resonates deeply with my professional ethos and passion for creating devices that aren't just smart, but also have a tangible positive impact on people's lives. The opportunity to lead a team in beta testing products that represent the future of tech—while maintaining the 'humane' aspect—is what drew me to join this trailblazing company.

Richard joins Humane as the Lead Beta Engineering Program Manager, bringing over ten years of industry-leading experience from his pivotal roles at Fitbit, Anova Culinary, and Peloton. At Peloton, he spearheaded the comprehensive beta testing for flagship products such as Tread, Bike+, and Rower. Renowned for his customer-centric approach, Richard has a distinguished record of leading teams and translating customer feedback into significant product improvements. His role at Humane marks the continuation of a career dedicated to pioneering the development of user-focused and innovative tech products.

Humane, at its core, challenges the fundamentals of personalized computing. While other companies chase percentage improvements on their product spec sheets, Humane offers a glimpse into the future where the human factor steps into the spotlight.

Vikas is an electrical engineer focused on wireless power transfer and the overall power story of Humane products. His wireless power journey began in the electric vehicle domain and gradually shifted towards mass adopted consumer electronics. He previously worked on Apple's wireless power products and led the implementation of wireless charging for the Whoop fitness band. He developed a strong outcome-focused approach to engineering from working in at several startups and strives to provide a best-in-class charging experience for the best-in-class Humane product!

I grew up when revolutionary products like the iPod, iPhone, and iPad were first brought to market. I joined the talented Humane team to help define what comes next, and given my background in software and AI, I am excited about contributing to a product with an AI-driven experience. I love the team's passion, energy, and desire to persist and make things happen!

Niral is an experienced software engineer with a focus on applied ML and platform development. He spent four years at Apple AI/ML working on various products including Apple Watch automatic Hand-Washing Detection, Siri speech recognition, and leading development of an ML experimentation platform used across Apple. Niral received his masters in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Duke University and completed internships at companies including Apple, Tesla, and Boeing. In his career, he has maintained excitement for the opportunity to work on challenging problems with brilliant teammates, building "magical" experiences powered by cutting-edge AI.

Building great devices involves unique skills and technologies, which presents learning opportunities that I wouldn't get elsewhere. The team genuinely helps every member thrive outside of their comfort zone.

Abhijit is a systems software engineer with a passion for consumer electronics. He comes to Humane from Amazon, where he spent six years working on Alexa products such as the Echo, Echo Spot, and the Amazon Tap. He led efforts in computer vision, audio, security, and touch, working on drivers and frameworks, which enabled rich user experiences. Before that, Abhijit studied at Georgia Tech with a concentration in Systems and Networking. He is deeply interested in developing products that can augment and improve our lives and relationships with those around us.

I’ve never felt so valued and motivated to do my best work; the culture at Humane is really special.

Colleen is a finance professional with over a decade of experience bringing products to market. She scaled Tesla’s accounting operations following the Model S launch, was part of the team at Dolby Laboratories that developed and launched the company’s first headphones, and supported the company’s largest direct-to-consumer enterprise, Dolby Cinema. Colleen is passionate about all things numbers, and is most energized when she has the opportunity to collaborate across teams to drive a shared vision to financial success.

At Humane, I'm on the ground floor of a new piece of technology and learning its capabilities along the way.

Melissa joins Humane as a senior engineering program manager, bringing nearly a decade of background in tech working in various software disciplines. She looks forward to bringing her experience launching six consumer products and close to a dozen sustaining software updates to Humane’s first-generation space. She is excited about the challenge of working on new hardware that has the chance to disrupt the distraction of our smartphones.

I joined to help build the next stage of personal computing, in an environment centered around our collective humanity.

Ardra's code runs everything from bloodwork ingestion pipelines to infrastructure for self-driving cars. They studied cognitive and computer science at Brown and built TA teams and class curriculums to share their love of everything from formal verification to Intro CS. Most recently, a core contributor to Cruise Automation's simulation infrastructure, Ardra migrated unreliable continuous integration workflows to a new and more robust system, reducing car code integration time by 30%. Ardra cares deeply about building effective and compassionate teams and technology that feels refreshing and natural.

My favorite thing about working at Humane is the team's shared, genuine passion to bring huge changes to the technology industry and to deliver more human, natural experiences through technology.

Katherine is a passionate, creative, open-minded software engineer who prioritizes delivering the best inclusive experiences. She has diverse, embedded software engineering experiences, from delivering systems-level validation for Tesla Autopilot hardware and program management specifications for Surface Dock Windows drivers at Microsoft to leading system software performance improvements for the Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 at Microsoft. She loves working in challenging, yet forgiving work environments in the pursuit of discovery and growth.

At Humane, I discovered a culture that was exactly what I was looking for—a place where every individual is valued, and the team is united in building technology that will change the world.

Tarakeshwar is a highly skilled Android engineer with a focus on seamless wireless connectivity solutions. With 16 years of experience specializing in wireless connectivity products, he has played a pivotal role in delivering seamless automatic login solutions for captive portal Wi-Fi networks, including the realm of inflight Wi-Fi at iPass (now Syntegra). Collaborating with leading inflight Wi-Fi providers, he has consistently worked towards enhancing the overall user experience. Tarakeshwar is thrilled about the opportunity to leverage his expertise and experience to further spearhead innovation in wireless connectivity, working towards shaping the future of computing.

I came to Humane after meeting multiple team members that were truly excited and energized about their work. I felt like part of the team right away.

Billy enjoys being on the cutting edge of new technology used to benefit society. He has led teams at Sony, Apple, and Energous. He has pioneered new regulatory test methodologies that contributed to bringing numerous revolutionary new products and features to market, and many of these are now integrated into products we use in our daily lives. He enjoys working with teams that have a common goal and work together to make the goal a reality. He is excited about what Humane is working on and the unparalleled talent of his colleagues.

I chose to work at Humane because of the company values: I was drawn to the emphasis on truth, trust, and joy.

Aileen intrinsically understands people. As Community Coordinator, she brings her superhuman ability to create memorable, positive experiences to her colleagues at Humane. Aileen is a 20-year veteran of the hospitality industry. Over the last decade, she has worked in the high stakes fine dining world. She's crafted and overseen bar programs in multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, trained and managed a highly skilled team of bartenders—she even made President Obama a martini. She epitomizes hard work with a smile, and her bottom line is ensuring everyone is happy.

While loving the vision is super important, trusting the team to execute is critical, and the density of talent is stellar. Everyone has been welcoming, helpful, and down-to-earth.

Ameen is an enthusiastic futurist now focused on contributing to all things AI. He has spent years at Ford contributing to the semi-autonomous program, yielding a number of patents in autonomy and electrification, after which he pivoted to fitness and healthcare products at Samsung and Peloton, where he was instrumental in developing and shipping AI/CV components for the Peloton Guide. He is always looking for new ways to use AI to expand our capabilities, joy, and understanding.

I'm extremely excited about working for a company with a mission so powerful and an actual ambition of changing the world for the better. The most amazing part has been how the mission seeps into everyday life. You can see how the ideals of the company impact how people act and interact. Humane feels like a place where anything is possible.

Anika is an experienced, dedicated, and fearless engineer with a background in both software and site reliability engineering. She loves diving in and tackling any sort of problem in any space—from platform refactors, to latency/cost optimizations, to continuous deployment. Before Humane, Anika was at Pinterest as the sole SRE for the core Pinner API and web application.

I joined Humane to work with an incredibly talented team building a future where technology allows people to be more present in the moment. I love the energy and enthusiasm here.

Ashwarya is an experienced hardware engineer with a focus on research and the design of wireless systems for consumer electronics. He started his career at Apple on the RF Hardware Design team and spent close to five years developing wireless architecture for the 4G LTE and 5G Sub-6 cellular technologies. Over the years, he has shipped products including the iPhone 12 and 15 series, iPad Air 5th Gen, and iPad Mini 6th Gen. Ashwarya is passionate about building hardware that delights and he is excited to work on the next shift in personal computing at Humane.

I share Humane's beliefs on how people should be treated and cared for at work. When I read the mission I knew this was a special place. We all believe in the opportunity to change the interaction between humans and technology.

In her 20-year career, Andie has been the heartbeat of successful organizations. Over her seven and a half years at Apple, Andie worked as Executive Assistant to the VP of Software Program Engineering while managing the admin team, supporting an 800-person organization that shipped iOS and macOS software. She led daily operations, built the processes, programs, and tools to enable teams to function more efficiently. Andie loves tackling challenges at scale—she was responsible for coordinating and planning corporate events, both off-site and in-house. She is passionate about helping teams succeed.

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.