Advanced Robotics Electrical Engineer, Frontier AI & Robotics
Design engineer job in San Francisco, CA
We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to lead the design and integration of electrical systems or subsystems for high-degree-of-freedom robotic platforms. This role involves architecting the robot's power distribution, sensor wiring, and embedded electrical infrastructure.
You will be responsible for designing across the full electrical system for advanced robotics platforms including including power distribution, sensing, compute, motor controllers, communication infrastructure, battery system and power electronics in close collaboration with mechanical, controls and software engineers. You'll play a key role in ensuring high-performance, reliable operation of complex electromechanical systems under real-world conditions.
Key job responsibilities
* Electrical system architect / owner for power electronics, actuation, PCBAs, battery, ware harness specs and high speed electrical/communications protocols
* Design, develop and integrate power distribution, embedded electronics, motor controllers and safety-critical circuits for complex robotic systems
* Own board layout of PCBAs including SoCs, microcontrollers, sensors, power devices, etc. using Cadence OrCAD/Allegro or equivalent tools. Oversee bring-up and validation
* Determine appropriate high speed electrical and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, EtherCAT, USB, etc) for reliable and efficient system operation
* Specify and design custom power electronics and power distribution boards to meet performance, thermal, and safety requirements
* Design and route all cabling and wire harnesses across the robotic platform, considering EMI, signal integrity, serviceability, and integration with mechanical structures
* Architect and integrate the robot's battery system, including protection circuitry, battery management, charging systems, and thermal considerations
* Define and implement wiring and electrical interfaces for sensors (e.g., lidar, stereo cameras, IMUs, tactile) and compute modules
* Ownership over prototyping and bringing up electrical designs and creation of test & validation rigs
About the team
Frontier AI & Robotics (FAR) is the team at Amazon building the next generation of embodied intelligence. FAR drives the development and implementation of advanced AI models within Amazon's operations that enable robots to see, reason, and act on the world around them, supporting a number of different warehouse automation tasks.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 6-10+ years of experience designing and integrating electrical systems in robotics, distributed systems, or complex electromechanical platforms.
- Proficient in PCB design (schematic capture and layout) using Cadence OrCAD/Allegro or similar tools.
- Experience in embedded controls, high-speed differential signaling, microcontrollers, memory buses, digital design, and power electronics
- Experience with wire harness design, including connector selection, cable speccing, and EMI mitigation strategies.
- Hands-on experience testing, validating and debugging hardware (use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience with high-DOF robotic systems.
- Familiarity with high-speed data protocols (e.g., CAN, EtherCAT, etc.).
- Exposure to embedded programming (e.g., C, Python, VHDL, etc.) and firmware bring-up
- Understanding of thermal design and safety design considerations in high-power robotic systems
- Experience working in environments with DFM/DFA constraints and production scaling.
- Familiarity with mechanical CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) for collaborative integration work.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit ********************************************************* for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit ******************************************************** This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Mechanical Associate III
Design engineer job in Pleasanton, CA
6068 - Pleasanton - 2750 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, California, 94588
CarMax, the way your career should be!
CarMax is now hiring Automotive Technicians! Start loving what you do at CarMax
Ensure every vehicle is one our customers can rely on
At CarMax, our Automotive Technicians repair and recondition cars to meet CarMax's high standards. Automotive Technicians use their skills to diagnose, fix and prepare vehicles for our customers. From repairing engines to adjusting steering and suspension and checking brakes, our Automotive Technicians bring out the best in every vehicle. And we'll help bring out the best in you too, being part of a skilled team, with a clean, modern, climate-controlled environment and production facilities for top-notch reconditioning.
You will also enjoy a generous range of company benefits including:
- Paid time off
- Medical / dental coverage
- 401k with company match
- Vehicle discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- and more!
What you will do - Essential responsibilities
Automotive Technicians inspect, recondition and repair vehicles to ensure CarMax customers can drive away feeling safe and at ease
Work as part of a team to solve technical problems quickly and effectively
Build experience as an automotive mechanic across a wide range of domestic and foreign vehicles
Follow and promote our high standards of safety, cleanliness and organization
Be part of a team that cares about customers and their cars
CarMax Automotive Technicians work in a fast-paced environment where motivation is key. Working together with other Automotive Technicians you will solve problems, meet deadlines, and deliver great results. CarMax wants you to produce your best work, so we support our associates by providing the equipment you need to get the job done and the feedback that helps you get better every day. We also promote your interest in learning and development by supporting you with training to acquire new skillsets and accreditations.
Qualifications and requirements
Experience in one or more of the following: engine repair, steering and suspension, brakes, heating and air conditioning
Knowledge of health and safety compliance
Manual dexterity and physical stamina, lift heavy objects, and walk and stand for extended periods of time
Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Good communication skills and attention to detail
Possession of a valid driver's license
Where required by State/Local law, maintain ASE Certifications*
* In California, for Certified Technicians (Mechanical Associate 4) maintain ASE Certification in Engine Repair (A1), Steering and Suspension (A4), Brakes (A5), and Heating Air Conditioning (A7)
In California, for Master Certified Technicians (Mechanical Associate 5) maintain ASE Certification in Engine Repair (A1), Transmission/Transaxle (A2), Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3), Steering and Suspension (A4), Brakes (A5), Electrical (A6), Heating Air Conditioning (A7) and Engine Performance (A8).
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation's largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For .
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The hourly rate for this position is:
$32.50 - $41.38
Benefits:
Except as otherwise required by state law, CarMax Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commission/incentive eligible:
To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.
Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.
For more details about benefits, please visit our CarMax Benefits website.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
Mechanical Designer
Design engineer job in Newark, CA
: Job Description: Role • Be a significant contributor to a world-class Interior Components and Systems engineering team • Create industry-leading Interior Components or Systems, with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality • Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems in the Lucid portfolio • Work interactively within a cross-functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, placing priority on the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system • Collaborate with Interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on time delivery of Lucid Interior Components and Systems • Employ and develop effective tools and an innovative approach to supporting the development Qualifications • 4+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (for one or more: Hard trim, Soft trim, IP, Door trims, Consoles, Headliners, etc.) • Knowledge and understanding of automotive Interior Components and Systems industry benchmark, trends and supplier competencies • Experience creating/improving/establishing technical product specifications and timelines to achieve an accelerated development cycle towards SOP • Experienced in using CAD to create 2D/3D concept drawings, Interior Components and Systems, packaging layouts and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred) • Vehicle and product launch experience Advantageous • Flexibility and ability to adapt to achieve success in a fast-paced startup environment • One full program cycle experience from concept to production launch in automotive Interior Components and Systems • Profound knowledge of vehicle Interior Components and Systems and demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution • A solid knowledge of plastic parts design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety and homologation requirements • Strong competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T • A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team • A practical hands-on approach to complement the theoretical • Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills Education • Bachelor or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a relevant discipline
Mechanical Engineer
Design engineer job in Sacramento, CA
KGS Group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing practice in Bellevue, Washington or Granite Bay, CA.
About Us
We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We're different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.
As an employee-owned company, we're invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you'll be part of some of the most interesting projects up and down the west coast. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you'll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.
Many of our core clients operate in the hydropower and water management fields. We are growing our U.S. team to continue to provide our industry-leading services to these clients. As we expand our presence on the west coast, we are looking for strong candidates at all levels to join our team!
The Role
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing engineering inputs integral to both small and large-scale hydro and dam projects. You will lead technical teams and mentor junior staff, support production, and coordinate delivery of engineering work products with multi-disciplinary project team members and external stakeholders. You will not only support and help grow the broader engineering team capabilities, but your particular focus will be on continuing the development of our hydropower capabilities and working with key staff in growing the business.
You'll also be involved in supporting project management duties, coordinating with internal and external clients as well as assisting with guiding and mentoring other engineers within the team. In this role you will lead teams conducting technical work involving turbines, generators, and their associated ancillary systems, as well as other balance of plant systems such as gates, hoists, cranes, pumping systems, lubrication systems, and other critical equipment at hydroelectric powerplants. You will lead teams conducting technical work for feasibility studies, engineering designs, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, and carrying out site visits and inspections. You will be working in a collaborative environment with a great team of engineers, technicians, scientists, and other industry-leading peers, and you will also interface directly with clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Design modifications to, or entirely new, mechanical systems related to dams, control structures, water retaining structures, and hydroelectric generating stations.
Execute multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion. Projects will include a variety of small to large projects involving water resources, flood control, and hydroelectric sectors.
Conduct site investigations, condition assessments, and provide design and construction support.
Mechanical engineering design and refurbishment of cranes, hoists, hydroelectric turbines, generators, and other balance of plant systems.
Conduct feasibility studies for proposed designs and assess costs and benefits for alternatives in a systematic and thorough manner.
Preparation and review of reports.
Work collaboratively with other disciplines to execute project deliverables, as well as ensure that quality objectives, schedules, and budgets are met.
Edit and prepare design specifications.
Contribute to the development of the hydro-mechanical practice at KGS by assisting the US mechanical design lead by documenting technical knowledge, improving internal production processes, coordinating and developing internal training content, and other tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
About You
To fill the role, we're looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Some highlights should include:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university. A post-graduate degree would be an asset.
Minimum of 7-15 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Washington, Oregon, or California, as well as eligible for registration as a professional engineer in other states by comity through NCEES; or, if not already registered as a PE, would be able to obtain licensure within 1 year from date of hire.
Previous consulting experience is preferred, but not required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Must be self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision and manage several projects simultaneously.
Travel to project sites is usually limited but will be required at times depending on project/client requirements. The amount of travel time desired by our employees can usually be accommodated.
Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks.
Client interaction: must be able to effectively assume a lead role as project engineer at project meetings and communicate project and technical information.
Demonstrated experience in site investigations, condition assessments, design, and construction support are preferred.
The salary range for this position is $110,000-$160,000
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate's experience, skills, and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.
KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.
*Please help us learn more about you, your professional goals, and why this job is a good fit for you by submitting a cover letter along with your resume. We highly encourage all applicants to provide a cover letter.*
Cell Design Engineer
Design engineer job in Sacramento, CA
Cell Design Engineer Required - Northern California
Our client is an innovative battery cell manufacturer developing the next generation of lithium-ion technologies. They're expanding their engineering team and are looking for a Cell Design Engineer to take a lead role in advancing new cell concepts and improving existing designs.
In this position, you'll work at the heart of their R&D efforts, owning key elements of cell design and contributing to decisions that will shape future products.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced Li-ion cell technologies.
Work closely with teams across materials, chemistry, and manufacturing to progress new ideas into practical solutions.
Plan and execute testing programs, analyse performance data, and address design challenges.
Support and mentor engineers, helping to strengthen technical capability across the group.
Establish and refine best practices for cell design and assembly processes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within cell engineering.
Qualifications:
PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or a related discipline; a Master's degree with strong relevant experience will also be considered.
Practical experience designing and developing custom lithium-ion cells.
Deep knowledge of battery materials, chemistry, and manufacturing methods.
Ability to diagnose complex technical issues and propose workable solutions.
Clear, confident communication skills and ease working with cross-functional teams.
Interested Cell Design Engineers with a proven track record in the design and development of customized lithium-Ion battery cells should apply without delay
Please note
Role requires you to be onsite in Northern California
Due to ITAR compliance, H1-B sponsorship / transfer is not possible
Mechanical Engineer
Design engineer job in San Francisco, CA
Mechanical Engineer (Robotics)
We are partnering with a robotics company building complex electro-mechanical systems where mechanical design directly determines real-world performance. This role is for someone who doesn't just design parts, but owns motion, reliability, and scale.
What You'll Do
Own the end-to-end mechanical design of complex electro-mechanical systems with moving parts
Design and prototype custom mechanisms and actuators under aggressive timelines
Drive concepts from first prototype through high-volume production
Personally design parts for volume manufacturing processes, including:
Injection molding
Die casting
Stamping / sheet metal
Extrusion
Powder metal / MIM
Partner closely with contract manufacturers (CMs) to ensure DFM, reliability, and cost targets are met
Build systems that are not just elegant but robust, testable, and shippable at scale
What We're Looking For
Exceptionally strong mechanical intuition, you understand how things move, fail, and improve
Proven ability to design and prototype quickly without sacrificing rigor
Track record of shipping reliable, hardware products at scale
Deep hands-on experience designing custom mechanisms, joints, transmissions, and actuators
Experience owning mechanical architecture for complex systems with dynamic loads and tight tolerances
Comfortable operating across ambiguity, tight timelines, and high expectations
Required Background
Currently working at a robotics company (hands-on mechanical role)
Background in electro-mechanical systems with real moving parts (not CAD-only work)
Experience taking designs from concept → prototype → volume production
Ideal Signals
Designed robotic arms, legs, mobile platforms, end-effectors, or actuation systems
Personally responsible for motor selection, gearing, kinematics, or load paths
Close collaboration with electrical and controls teams
Bias for execution and ownership over documentation and theory
Generative AI Engineer
Design engineer job in Santa Clara, CA
Staff AI Engineer
Base Salary Range: $225,000-$300,000 + Equity
A well-funded technology company in the autonomous driving and software-defined vehicle space is seeking a Staff AI Engineer to help drive next-generation AI capabilities across their platform. This role is ideal for senior engineers who excel at building end-to-end AI systems and want to work on impactful, real-world applications at scale.
Responsibilities
Lead development of AI-driven software solutions to address complex challenges in autonomous systems and vehicle software
Apply deep expertise in LLMs, agentic frameworks, RAG pipelines, data engineering, and evaluation methodologies
Own the full lifecycle of data and model development Including modeling, training, tuning, validating, deployment, and long-term maintenance
Perform data analysis to extract insights and support decision-making across multiple domains
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, product, and research teams to translate requirements into effective AI solutions
Document and clearly communicate architecture, design decisions, and interfaces to internal stakeholders
We look forward to your application!
Machine Learning Research Engineer
Design engineer job in San Francisco, CA
Machine Learning Research Engineer - Video Intelligence - Up to $250k
A Series A Funded start-up who already have millions in recurring revenue are building next-generation AI infrastructure for video intelligence are looking for an Applied Research Engineer to join their team.
What You'll Be Doing
Build high-performance video understanding systems and large-scale processing pipelines
Tackle ambiguous research problems with creative technical solutions
Optimize model performance through clever pre/post-processing, parallelism, and inference optimization
Work directly with customers and external teams to deliver end-to-end video intelligence products
Collaborate with leading AI video labs on cutting-edge applications
What We're Looking For
3+ years experience in computer vision or audio processing
Strong Python skills with PyTorch or similar ML frameworks
Excellent communication abilities, especially customer-facing
Clean, maintainable coding practices
Product-minded approach - you want to build complete solutions, not just train models
Early startup experience is a plus
What's In It For You:
Competitive salary up to $250k
Small, high-impact team with significant growth trajectory
Opportunity to work with top AI video labs and collect world-class datasets
Apply now for immediate consideration!
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Design engineer job in Milpitas, CA
Day to day:
Our client is seeking a Senior and Staff level Mechanical Engineer to support the development of a cutting-edge electron beam inspection tool used in advanced 300mm semiconductor fabs. This role is approximately 40% focused on production tooling and low-volume, high-complexity mechanical design, and 60% dedicated to hands-on lab testing and validation. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated team player with strong initiative, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment alongside industry experts.
Must Haves:
2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in the semiconductor industry
Experience designing electro-mechanical modules from concept to production
Proficiency with SolidWorks for module and component design
Familiarity with cleanroom or fab environments where contamination control is critical
Experience checking parts in/out of vault systems
Ability to create BOMs and documentation using Arena or similar tools
Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues
Pluses
Experience with vacuum systems, pumps, or ultra-low outgassing components
Background in electron beam
Familiarity with electrostatic chucks, piezo motors, linear motors, or high-voltage components (>15kV DC)
Experience with wafer handling robots and motion control systems
Staff Backend Engineer
Design engineer job in San Francisco, CA
80Twenty is a boutique marketing recruitment agency that connects high-growth companies with exceptional candidates.
Want to build technology that truly moves the needle in healthcare? Join a fast-scaling, profitable healthcare services company - independently grown and not VC-backed - on a mission to make healthcare simpler, smarter, and more human! Our client is a healthcare tech and services company based in San Francisco, combining clinical expertise, operational excellence, and modern engineering to reshape how people experience care. From personalized medication management and transparent pharmacy pricing to community-based chronic care support, we're building a system that empowers both patients and providers.
This is a fully onsite role based in San Francisco, CA. Candidates must be located within 30 miles of San Francisco. The standard schedule is Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm and may vary depending on business needs and role responsibilities.
In this role, you will:
Design, build, and scale backend services that power pharmacy, telehealth, and patient-facing workflows.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, operations, and pharmacy teams to deliver seamless integrations and reliable systems.
Lead architectural design discussions and set long-term technical direction for the backend stack.
Implement best practices for system reliability, observability, security, and scalability.
Drive operational excellence through CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure (AWS), and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
Mentor fellow engineers and help shape our backend engineering culture.
Optimize system performance and streamline complex data flows across distributed services.
Influence and define standards for how we build, test, and deploy software across the company.
Who You Are
7+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally in fast-moving production environments.
Strong experience with Node.js (TypeScript / JavaScript) and modern backend frameworks.
Deep familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and distributed system design.
Adept at owning code from design through deployment - you care about maintainability, reliability, and long-term scalability.
Excellent communicator who enjoys collaborating across disciplines.
Motivated by solving complex real-world problems in healthcare and improving patient outcomes.
Bonus points for experience in healthcare, pharmacy systems, inventory/fulfillment flows, or regulated environments.
Why This Role Stands Out
You'll own high-impact systems that directly affect patient and provider experiences.
You'll shape backend architecture and engineering best practices in a growing company.
You'll join a profitable, non-VC-backed organization focused on long-term sustainability.
You'll work in-person with an ambitious, mission-driven team in downtown San Francisco.
Competitive compensation, equity opportunities, and strong benefits designed to help you thrive.
This is a great opportunity to be a key member of the engineering team, taking technical ownership of our pharmacy platform's core backend systems. Your work will directly power real-time healthcare operations and improve access to care. If you're excited to apply your engineering expertise to meaningful healthcare infrastructure - and want to join a company that values autonomy, sustainability, and impact - we want to hear from you!
Base salary: $250k-300k DOE + generous equity and benefits
Staff AI Engineer
Design engineer job in Sunnyvale, CA
Staff AI Engineer | Sunnyvale, CA | $225K-$300K + Equity
We're partnering with a leading company in the software defined vehicle space to hire a Staff AI Engineer. Their technology is already running in more than five million vehicles on the road today and they are now building the next layer of AI that will power future automotive platforms.
In this role you will work on advanced language models, retrieval systems and agent style architectures that support real world, safety critical use cases. You will own the full lifecycle of AI systems from early research through to stable, production grade services.
What you'll do:
Train and fine tune LLMs for reasoning and decision making
Build retrieval pipelines and RAG systems for real time semantic search
Design and scale ML systems that run in fault tolerant, privacy compliant environments
Develop evaluation frameworks to measure reliability, correctness and performance
Work closely with engineering and product teams to shape AI solutions that match real world needs
What we're looking for:
5+ years of experience as an AI or ML engineer
Hands on experience with LLMs, agent frameworks and RAG architectures
Strong Python and experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow
Background in building and deploying production ML systems
Comfort working in a collaborative on site environment three days per week in Sunnyvale
If this sounds like something you would like to explore, apply today and we'll be in touch
Product Engineer
Design engineer job in San Francisco, CA
Crossing Hurdles is a global recruitment consultancy partnering with a fast-growing startup (YC W24) which is into orchestrating users' GitHub Action workflows on a fleet of bare-metal gaming CPUs, with build caches co-located next to CI jobs-all enabled by a single line of code. Raised a Series A funding, bringing total capital to $13.5M, and grew ARR from $1M to $3M in just 4 months, continuing to scale rapidly.
Role - Product Engineer
Location - 5 day/week in NYC/SF
Required Tech Stack - React, TypeScript, Golang, Postgres, ClickHouse
Compensation - $200k - $300k
Benefits - Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Unlimited PTO, Quarterly offsite, 12 weeks fully paid parental leave (US)
Requirements:
3 - 10 YoE as a great full stack engineer who is 50%-90% frontend leaning but can also work on the backend.
Must be product-minded and have worked on customer-facing products
Must be proficient in React / TypeScript
Why Candidate Should Join:
Orchestrates millions of virtual machines each month to run CI jobs efficiently across a proprietary fleet of bare-metal servers.
Powers continuous integration for 600+ high-growth startups
Founded by elite engineers
Founding Product Engineer
Design engineer job in Fremont, CA
A Product Engineer in this role will focus on building and scaling a high-quality AI agent product with strong UX, full‑stack development, and close user collaboration, and should bring 2+ years of startup experience, strong TypeScript skills, and a deep interest in the AI agent space while helping build “high-taste” products for self-learning AI agents and playing a key role in scaling the product to meet growing customer demand while maintaining an exceptional user experience in a rapidly evolving AI agent ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with a product designer to ship new features and refine existing user flows based on customer feedback.
Engage directly with customers to understand needs, gather feedback, validate ideas, and pitch new features.
Develop core product features across the stack (front-end, back-end, and database work) with a focus on quality and reliability.
Experiment with new features and technologies, build quick demos for the team, and productionize promising solutions.
Contribute to product and design reviews, ensuring the experience is intuitive, polished, and delightful to use.
Requirements
2+ years of experience in product, full‑stack, or front‑end engineering at technology startups (Seed to Series E).
Proficiency in TypeScript, with experience either across the stack or in front‑end‑leaning roles.
Experience at a high‑taste product company or at an AI/agent‑native startup.
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
What we're looking for
Strong product sense and attention to user experience; you care about how things feel, not just how they work.
High agency and ownership mindset-you proactively find problems, propose solutions, and ship iteratively.
Genuine excitement about the AI agent space and improving agent behavior for real users.
Comfort working in a fast-moving, experimental environment with tight feedback loops from users and teammates.
Hardware Design Engineer
Design engineer job in Milpitas, CA
Happiest Minds, the Mindful IT Company, applies agile methodologies to enable digital transformation for enterprises and technology providers by delivering seamless customer experience, business efficiency and actionable insights. We leverage a spectrum of disruptive technologies such as: Big Data Analytics, AI & Cognitive Computing, Internet of Things, Cloud, Security, SDN-NFV, RPA, Blockchain, etc. Positioned as Born Digital . Born Agile , our capabilities spans across product engineering, digital business solutions, infrastructure management and security services. We deliver these services across industry sectors such as retail, consumer packaged goods, edutech, e-commerce, banking, insurance, hi-tech, engineering R&D, manufacturing, automotive and travel/transportation/hospitality.
Headquartered in Bangalore, India; Happiest Minds has operations in USA, UK, The Netherlands, Australia and Middle East.
Job Description:
10 to 15 years of relevant experience as a Hardware design and test engineer.
Bachelor s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or equivalent.
Excellent problem-solving/ debugging skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication.
Active involvement in all phases of an embedded product development (Requirement Analysis, Design, Implementation, Prototyping, Documentation and Testing)
Should be an expert in selecting components meeting cost, functionality, performance, regulatory and non-functional requirements such as long-term availability, size etc.
Independently develop micro-controller and micro-processor-based designs with peripherals such as ADCs, DACs, storage, Ethernet PHYs etc
Experience in/Knowledge of interfaces such as DDR3/4/5, PCIe Gen4 or higher, SATA, USB3.0/4.0, Ethernet, Display interfaces, Audio interfaces, SPI, I2C etc
Proficient in developing Schematics using Cadence OrCAD tool
Should be able to prepare the PCB layout guidelines and review the PCB layout using Cadence Allegro tool
Experience in designing multi-layer PCBs considering EMI/EMC and signal integrity aspects
Perform board bring-up tests, functional tests, and DVT
Experience with hardware testing and debugging tools (e.g., Power Supply, Multimeter, Oscilloscopes, Logic analysers etc).
Good to have:
Conduct pre-compliance screening tests for EMI/EMC/Safety etc at third party labs
Perform reliability analysis such DFMEA, MTBF prediction, HALT testing, ESS testing etc
Experience in high-speed designs (interfaces such as PCIe Gen 5/6, USB4.x, DDR5, 10G/100G Ethernet etc)
Signal Integrity testing, compliance testing
Electrical Design Engineer 4
Design engineer job in Milpitas, CA
Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer 4
Work Schedule: On-site
Rate: $71, Based on experience.
Responsibilities:
Designs electrical parts, modules and subsystems to support the design of whole systems. Responsible for the complete design process, including requirements specification, feasibility studies, cost and scheduling, conducting various hand-on testing and analysis, such as circuit, timing, thermal/cooling, electrical loads; conceptual and detailed design using design tools (i.e. OrCAD, PSpice, etc...), detailed drawings, design review presentations, procurement of prototype parts, system integration, prototype testing, and handoff to manufacturing. These tasks will require working with other engineering groups such as ME, OE, SW, systems and manufacturing engineers to ensure flawless integration and test at the subsystem and system level. Develops the required supporting documentation, such as assembly and test procedures, and service manuals. Works closely with and manages suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved. Addresses and resolves product issues thru the product phases. Has strong leadership, communication and problem solving skills.
Minimum B.S. in electrical engineering
5 years experience
Skills:
Category Name Required Importance Experience
Area of Expertise Electromechanical No 2
Area of Expertise Schematic Capture No 1
Areas of Expertise Circuit Design No 1
Areas of Expertise Electrical Troubleshooting No 1
Technical Skills Circuit Failure Mode Analysis No 1
Technical Skills Electrical Testing No 1
Technical Skills Schematic Development No 1
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Lavanya Dommeti (********************* / *************** for more details.
Integration Engineer
Design engineer job in Palo Alto, CA
The Project Engineer supports the Validation Engineering team by ensuring on-time execution of automotive ECU Design Verification (DV) and Validation plans. Top skills include:
Creating and maintaining DV/Validation test schedules
Tracking progress, risks, issues, and dependencies
Using Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet for project management
The role updates documentation, collects test reports, resolves schedule blockers, and provides regular written/presentation status updates. Works cross-functionally to support validation timing, technical delivery, and team handoffs.
Qualifications:
BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
3+ years in project coordination/management or electronics testing support
Strong scheduling, data analysis, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments with aggressive timelines
Manufacturing Engineer
Design engineer job in Hayward, CA
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Compensation: $100,000 -$125,000
Full employer-covered medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employee, 401(k)
** VISA SPONSORSHIP AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE **
EXPERIENCE WITH SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES IS A MAJOR PLUS!
What You Will Be Doing:
Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing process documentation including Operation Method Sheets, test procedures, test protocols, and quality checklists for electromechanical assemblies.
Design custom fixtures, shop drawings and production tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability in manufacturing workflows.
Translate engineering designs into clear instructions and shop drawings for production teams.
Lead engineering build efforts and support assembly of complex control systems and modules.
Partner with teams across Sales, Quality, and Production to refine manufacturing methods and improve outcomes.
Identify and resolve production and quality issues through hands-on troubleshooting and structured problem-solving.
Contribute to customer projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
What You Bring:
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferably with experience in high-tech or semiconductor manufacturing.
5-8 years of hands-on experience in machining or fabrication, particularly with metals and plastics.
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and extensive knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
A practical, problem-solving mindset with a strong mechanical aptitude and a data-informed approach.
Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present ideas and results to both internal stakeholders and external customers.
Working knowledge of manufacturing software, Excel, and standard business analysis tools.
Ability to work independently, stay organized, and contribute in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
Senior Project Engineer
Design engineer job in Tracy, CA
Within our Tracy manufacturing facility, Leprino Foods is seeking a Senior Plant Project Engineer to support and enhance the plant's cheese and dairy ingredient operations! We take pride in our vision to be “world's best,” which drives us to work hard, invest wisely, and consistently improve the systems that keep our plant running safely and efficiently.
At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $114,000 and $140,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 12%.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Lead plant capital projects from concept through startup, including design, equipment selection, construction, installation, and commissioning.
Develop complete Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) packages with accurate project scopes, cost estimates, budgets, and timelines.
Write and review specifications, layouts, technical drawings, and installation plans while ensuring the work complies with applicable regulatory and engineering standards.
Coordinate project activities with production and maintenance schedules to minimize operational disruption.
Partner with plant maintenance, operations, controls, and corporate Technical Services to ensure project designs support reliability, sanitation, safety, and long-term performance.
Supervise contractors, consultants, and construction teams, inspecting completed work for quality, accuracy, and compliance.
Prepare and update mechanical, electrical, and process documentation-including AutoCAD drawings, P&IDs, and equipment files-for all assigned projects.
Evaluate opportunities to improve utilities, process efficiency, repair/maintenance access, and equipment reliability through thoughtful engineering design.
Provide technical support to the plant by assisting with troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and recommendations for systems or equipment upgrades.
Maintain project documentation, reports, and communication with clarity and consistency to ensure all stakeholders remain aligned.
YOU HAVE AT LEAST (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS):
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical, industrial engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent experience in food manufacturing.
Five or more years of experience leading capital projects in a manufacturing plant, including developing scopes, budgets, and timelines.
Experience owning capital projects up to approximately $6 million in value, from concept through commissioning.
Hands-on experience coordinating contractors, construction crews, or fabricators during equipment installation or system upgrades.
Working knowledge of plant utility or automated systems such as PLCs, HMIs, steam, refrigeration, or compressed air.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and basic AutoCAD (layouts, P&IDs, or equipment drawings).
WE HOPE YOU ALSO HAVE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):
A master's degree in an engineering or technical field.
Prior experience in dairy, cheese, beverage, or other sanitary food processing environments.
Advanced CAD capabilities and familiarity with sanitary design principles.
Experience supporting or coordinating capital projects within a food production facility, including utilities such as ammonia refrigeration, boilers/steam, compressed air, and CIP systems.
At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual's unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.
OFFERING YOU IN RETURN:
A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.
OUR STORY:
Leprino's history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?
The “Easy Apply” option through LinkedIn is not considered an official application with Leprino Foods. If you would like to formally apply for this position, please visit careers.leprinofoods.com
Applications Engineer - Marketing
Design engineer job in Milpitas, CA
Socionext America Inc. (SNA)
Socionext Inc., world's second largest fabless semiconductor company, designs, develops and delivers leading edge System-on-Chip cusom silicon solutions to global customers. The company is focused on datacenter compute server, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, automotive and industrial automation market segments that drive today's leading-edge services and applications. Socionext combines world-class expertise, deep enterprise class product development experience, and an extensive IP portfolio to provide differentiating solutions. Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Shin-Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, United States, Europe and Asia.
We are seeking a Marketing Manager for our Data Center business with a background as an Applications Engineer.
The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Create Data Center market technologies inflexion insights
Develop Market Requirements Document (MRD) by engaging with market leading customers and capturing technology needs, systems roadmaps
Study emerging market and industry technology trends
Develop datacenter business opportunities and win strategies
Advocate IP offerings roadmap to customers and collect feedback
Working closely with management to drive all phases of customer design wins and execution
Requirements for this position
:
Bachelor's Degree in EE, Masters preferred
5+ years of successful experience in marketing and closing business
8+ years of experience with data center networking, storage and server products (knowledge of data center interconnects)
Must have experience in networking and storage industry. In depth knowledge of Storage applications is required. Familiarity with solid state storage is a plus.
Requires an excellent understanding of ASIC design and manufacturing flows, including a good grasp of the competitive landscape
Knowledge required - ASIC Marketing, CNICs/HBAs, PCIe, NVMe, Flash, SSD, SATA, SAS, iSCSI
Ability to guide products through development, including the definition and trade off analysis of architectures and new features for the components required for Data Center ASIC
Ability to lead with varied goals and objectives to achieve business unit's direction and purpose
Ability to use financial tools such as ROI and NPV analysis to build business cases.
Teamwork, dedication, strong communications and interpersonal skills
Some travel ~10%
Divisional Projects Engineer - CAPEX
Design engineer job in Fremont, CA
About the job
Pacific International is partnered with a rapidly growing industrial manufacturing organization undergoing significant investment in automation and large-scale capital projects.
The company is seeking a hands-on Divisional Projects Engineer to lead major engineering initiatives across multiple sites. This individual will own full project lifecycles from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and start-up. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented engineer who enjoys being on the shop floor, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving operational improvements across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Be a consistent on-site project presence, supporting installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting while coordinating with site teams, vendors, and engineering partners.
Own end-to-end project execution, including scoping, design reviews, scheduling, budgeting, and milestone management.
Travel across divisional facilities to oversee projects, conduct site assessments, and manage vendor FATs, verification testing, and equipment sign-offs.
Lead process improvement and efficiency initiatives across automated manufacturing lines to enhance productivity and throughput.
Develop and refine engineering designs, project plans, and documentation aligned with divisional standards.
Evaluate new technologies and machinery to improve capability, reliability, and long-term performance.
Partner with maintenance teams as a technical advisor to resolve recurring equipment issues and support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance is built into every phase of project execution.
Communicate progress clearly across stakeholders to keep projects on track and aligned with business priorities.
Qualifications
4-8+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or quality roles.
Bachelor's degree in engineering required; master's preferred.
Proven ownership of capital or large-scale engineering projects from concept through completion.
Strong background working with automated or fast-moving manufacturing environments.
Comfortable with up to ~50% domestic travel to manage projects across multiple locations.
Skilled in project planning, budgeting, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination.
Hands-on, solutions-focused problem solver with strong communication and leadership skills.
Experience with ISO-driven environments and engineering documentation practices is beneficial.
Analytical, organized, and able to juggle multiple priorities while driving effective outcomes.
About Pacific International:
Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape. Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.
Pacific International Diversity Statement:
At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
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