Principal engineer jobs in Cupertino, CA

🌎 San Francisco (Hybrid) 💼 Founding/Staff Design Engineer 💵 $200-300k base Our client is an applied AI research lab combining world-class AI expertise-including alumni from Google DeepMind-with exceptional product execution to bring AGI-powered tools to finance. As a Design Engineer, you will own how users experience complex AI systems, defining both the UX and the implementation in modern frontend technologies. You'll be the bridge between cutting-edge research and highly polished, intuitive interfaces that financial professionals can trust. What you'll do: Own the end-to-end user experience for core products, from early prototypes to polished, production-ready interfaces. Build high-quality, interactive frontends using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind, making complex AI systems feel intuitive and trustworthy. Collaborate closely with researchers, PMs, and engineers to translate novel AI capabilities into clear and actionable workflows for users. Define and maintain the design system and component library, ensuring consistency, performance, and visual quality across all products. Run rapid experiments, gather user feedback, and iterate quickly, shaping product decisions with real-world data and insights. Make strategic technical choices-refactoring or redesigning frontend architectures when it improves quality, speed, or maintainability. Ideal candidate: Have built high-performance, polished web applications end-to-end, ideally in complex or data-heavy domains. Are an expert in modern frontend technologies (TypeScript, React, Tailwind, Next.js) and can translate high-level product concepts into production-ready interfaces. Can make non-trivial backend changes (Node.js or Python) and implement small services when needed to support product features end-to-end. Are skilled in at least one statically typed language, care deeply about type safety across UI and APIs, and make technology choices with an eye toward maintainability and long-term quality. Have deployed frontends or supporting services using Docker and Kubernetes on a major cloud provider-or can learn quickly. Use AI to accelerate your work-generating code, copy, or design variants-but critically review outputs to maintain UX quality and correctness. Thrive in high-performing, cross-disciplinary teams, enjoying collaboration with designers, researchers, and engineers. Love technically challenging problems at the intersection of interaction design, performance, and complex AI behavior. Nice to have: Experience designing for professional or enterprise users (traders, analysts, operators). Experience with data visualization or building rich, real-time interfaces. Previous early-stage startup experience or experience as one of the first design/UX hires. Compensation & setup: Competitive salary + meaningful equity upside Hybrid, primarily in-office in San Francisco, working closely with founders and research team High-ownership role with direct impact on product, design, and AI-powered workflows

We are seeking a player/ coach to elevate this Security Engineering team's vision, strategy, and technical execution as they advance to the next stage of maturity. Their strongest leaders stay close to the work - remaining hands-on, contributing to code and technical solutions as needed to unblock the team, maintain deep context, and lead by example. This role requires in-person presence twice a week at either our San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY office. Responsibilities Provide strategic and technical leadership for the Security Engineering team. Align security strategy with the evolving needs of the business, partner teams, and peer security functions. Support the ongoing success and growth of the organization through thoughtful hiring and active mentorship. Establish a roadmap that increases platform security capabilities while reducing operational toil through automation. Build trust-based partnerships with engineering and product teams, ensuring alignment between their priorities and security outcomes. Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and guidelines that meet GRC and audit expectations. Define program KPIs to track progress and identify opportunities for improvement. Advise on architecture, technical approaches, and risk trade-offs that balance business agility with secure design. Promote a customer-first mindset, offering self-service and automation-oriented solutions that reduce friction. Manage relationships with security vendors and lead build-vs-buy evaluations for critical capabilities. Qualifications 10+ years of direct technical experience in platform engineering, infrastructure, or security. Strong expertise in AWS, EKS (Kubernetes), EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response), Terraform, and GitHub Enterprise Cloud. Production-level programming experience with Python, Java, or equivalent languages. Demonstrated ability to leverage industry frameworks and standards to mature security programs and align with business outcomes. Experience guiding teams through organizational growth or transformation, preferably within technology-driven companies or startups. Pragmatic approach to security: balancing best practices with business reality to enable secure, efficient operations. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary: $250K to $350K Annual discretionary bonus Long-term equity incentives Comprehensive health coverage 401(k) with company matching Paid parental leave Flexible time off

Salary: upto $400k cash + Equity & Bonus Reports to: CEO Team: Robotics & Systems Engineering As Head of Physical Systems & Robotics, you will own the vision and execution for physical infrastructure, from robotic hardware and manipulation systems to controls, perception, and high-throughput experimental platforms. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver physically capable, autonomous systems that integrate closely with AI and simulation teams. Key Responsibilities Technical Vision & Strategy: Define and drive the roadmap for robotics, automation, and physical system platforms. Team Leadership & Growth: Build and lead teams across robotics, controls, perception, systems integration, and hardware engineering. System Architecture: Establish robust hardware/software architectures for complex physical systems. Integration & Collaboration: Work with AI, simulation, and software teams to ensure seamless integration between algorithms and physical execution. Operational Excellence: Implement best practices for reliability, maintainability, safety, and scalability of robotic platforms. Hands-On Innovation: Balance leadership with technical involvement in prototypes, design reviews, hardware selection, and validation. Risk & Safety: Set standards for safety, testing protocols, fault tolerance, and regulatory compliance. Qualifications MS/PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. 10+ years of engineering leadership in building and scaling complex robotic or automated systems. Experience owning end-to-end physical systems, including motion planning, controls, perception integration, and hardware/software co-design. Strong track record of cross-disciplinary collaboration with AI researchers and software engineers. Excellent communicator and leader capable of motivating and aligning engineering teams. Bonus Points Experience with high-throughput or autonomous experimental platforms. Prior work with digital twin or simulator environments tied to physical hardware.

Senior / Staff Software Engineer About the Role Our client a leader within the enterprise MCP space is building the AI enablement layer for enterprises adopting Model Context Protocol (MCP) a platform that securely connects AI agents to internal tools with strong controls around permissions, observability, and auditability. They're looking for a Senior/Staff Engineer who can architect and ship core platform systems while working directly with enterprise customers. This is a high-ownership, early-stage role where you'll build foundational infrastructure and help define how enterprises adopt MCP in production. What You'll Do Design and build scalable backend and integration systems Ship APIs and connect AI agents to enterprise tools and data Solve real-world integration and data transformation challenges Work directly with customers to gather requirements and iterate quickly Own projects end-to-end, from design to production Help set engineering standards and mentor teammates What We're Looking For 7+ years of hands-on engineering experience with system design Strong background building API-driven, integration-heavy platforms Experience in customer-facing or enterprise environments Familiarity with AI/ML-powered systems or agent tooling High agency, ownership mindset, and strong communication skills Nice to Have Experience with MCP or agent/tooling standards Background in agent security, permissioning, and observability Enterprise-scale platform experience Why This Role High-impact ownership in a small, fast-moving team Direct influence on a cutting-edge AI standard Real enterprise customers and production use cases Fast, founder-led interview process

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We're building a more open world. Join us. Introduction to the team We are the Strategic Partnerships & Affiliates team in the Expedia Product & Technology division of Expedia Group. We are building the next-generation, scalable B2B partnership platform that will power hundreds of thousands of demand partners across the industry ranging from big businesses and Enterprises to small bloggers, micro influencers and creators in helping them recommend Expedia Group brands to their audiences and in the process grow their businesses. We aim to redefine the travel partnerships sector by building innovative partner tools and solutions that incorporate the new ways in which today's travelers discover and shop travel products. To do this, we need technically passionate engineers with an entrepreneurial approach who love challenges, enjoy problem solving and take pride in delivering best-in-class products. You will work with a geo-distributed, cross functional team of 50+ engineers designing and developing solutions for complex problems with a wide-reaching business impact. In this role, you will: Design, develop, and test iOS applications and supporting components to meet functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, accessibility, and localization Lead the technical design and delivery of complex, multi-quarter projects from concept to completion Develop, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable mobile software applications and services Guide and mentor other engineers, fostering their technical growth and professional development through code reviews, pairing, and coaching Promote mobile development best practices within the organization, focusing on user experience, operational excellence, and platform-centric features Advocate for and implement operational excellence by improving code quality, establishing SLAs, and programming for resiliency and scalability Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into clear engineering requirements and direction Analyze and optimize the performance of code and systems, using metrics and monitoring to ensure a world-class user experience Serve as a subject matter expert in your domain, sharing knowledge and guiding integrations across teams Minimum qualifications: 8+ years of experience in iOS software development with a Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience with a Master's degree Deep understanding of iOS development and SwiftUI Experience architecting scalable, modular, and maintainable iOS mobile architectures, leveraging common design patterns such as MVVM, VIPER Expert in API integration, Performance & Memory management Proven ability to collaborate among peers, leaders and across functions and business groups Proven ability to mentor junior engineers on the team Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience integrating iOS applications with GraphQL APIs, including designing data queries, handling network responses, and optimizing for performance and reliability Proven ability to collaborate with backend teams and contribute to backend services developed in Java or Kotlin, understanding backend architecture and implementing end-to-end mobile features Demonstrated experience integrating iOS applications with 3rd party SDKs and APIs

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) efforts for semiconductor test systems. In this role, you will design, test, and evaluate electrical, optical, and thermal systems, including semiconductors, photonics, and embedded devices. You will conduct feasibility studies, develop prototypes, and manage independent design projects while collaborating with internal teams, partners, and suppliers. Additional responsibilities include supporting product development, mentoring junior engineers, and providing guidance on field issues. Required Skills & Experience Education & Experience • BS in Electrical Engineering (MS preferred) • BS + 5 years or MS + 4 years relevant experience Technical Expertise • High-speed signal and power integrity design at PCB, package, or system level • Simulation tools: ADS, HFSS, CST • S-parameter modeling and simulations • High-speed SERDES (Tx/Rx equalization) • High-speed data communications (eye diagrams, BER testing) • SI/PI knowledge at PCB or package level Nice to Have Skills & Experience • MS in Electrical Engineering. • Experience with photonics and optical signaling • Experience with designing, certifying, and deploying semiconductor capital equipment. • Ability to work in cross-functional teams building complex test systems. • Intermediate software skills, including experiment instrumentation and execution (meters, power supplies). • Ability to read, write, and speak Japanese.

🚁 Robotics Engineer (Forward Deployed) | UAVs, Aerial Autonomy | Remote (US) We're working with one of the most exciting venture-backed robotics startups in the defense-tech space, building real-time autonomous systems that are deployed directly into the field and used by operators in live environments. Backed by leading defense-focused investors, this team develops mission-critical aerial autonomy software that integrates into next-generation defense platforms. They are hiring a Robotics Engineer to join a small, high-impact engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who has built UAV or drone software hands-on, taken systems from early concept through prototype, and enjoys working directly with customers to shape real-world robotic systems. What you'll be working on: Designing and developing end-to-end UAV and aerial robotics software for defense-focused use cases Building and iterating on autonomous systems using C++, Python, and ROS Prototyping UAV capabilities, running flight tests, gathering operator feedback, and refining rapidly Integrating navigation, mapping, computer vision, and sensor systems into a unified platform Working directly with operators and external stakeholders to understand system behavior in the field Debugging, troubleshooting, and optimizing systems for reliability in real-world environments Collaborating closely with autonomy, hardware, and product teams from lab to deployment What you'll bring: Hands-on experience developing software for drones or UAVs Strong proficiency in C++ with solid robotics software fundamentals Experience working with navigation, mapping, or computer vision systems Familiarity with ROS and real-time sensor data pipelines Comfort operating without rigid requirements and iterating through trial and error A systems-level mindset, able to connect multiple parts of the robotics stack into a working solution Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with customers and operators Bonus points for: PX4 or Ardupilot flight controller experience Startup or founding team experience with exceptional scope University robotics or drone competition teams SLAM, path planning, or perception integration experience Hands-on hardware or prototyping exposure Why this role? Work on cutting-edge UAV autonomy with real-world deployment Join a fast-moving, VC-backed startup with significant ownership and impact Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and flexibility See your software used directly by operators in critical environments This role is open to US-based engineers only. US Citizenship or Green Card required (ITAR compliant). Apply now or for more information, please contact Ciara Holmes at EVONA

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for: Job Title 1: BMC Firmware Engineer x 15 Openings Job Title 2: BIOS Firmware Engineer x 15 Openings Job Type: Fulltime Job Location: Fremont, CA or Nashville, TN Work Schedule: Onsite Job Title 1: BMC Firmware Engineer Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain BMC firmware solutions using embedded C and C++ in a Linux based environment. Implement industry specifications and protocols such as OpenBMC, Redfish, IPMI, and other Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) standards. Develop firmware to interface with server hardware components, including sensors (voltage, temperature, fan speed), power supplies, and peripherals, using protocols such as I²C, SPI, and UART. Implement key BMC features including remote monitoring, power management, event logging (System Event Log/SEL), and remote keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) access. Collaborate with hardware design and platform architecture teams to ensure proper BMC integration during hardware bring-up and validation. Maintain security measures for BMC access, including user authentication, secure firmware updates, and vulnerability prevention. Use debugging tools and methodologies to diagnose and resolve system-level issues related to BMC and hardware interaction. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and release notes. Provide guidance to junior engineers and take ownership of small to mid-sized projects. Qualifications: Proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded systems. Hands-on experience with embedded Linux and OpenBMC framework. Strong understanding of server hardware architecture and communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART, PCIe). Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex system-level interactions. Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. Ability to work independently on most assignments and provide technical leadership on smaller projects Preferred qualifications: Familiarity with DMTF standards such as Redfish, MCTP (Management Component Transport Protocol), PLDM (Platform Level Data Model), and SPDM (Security Protocol and Data Model). Experience with System-on-a-Chip (SoC) architectures, particularly ARM-based systems. Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for automation and testing. Exposure to Agile development methodologies. Understanding firmware security principles. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. 2-5 years of hands-on embedded firmware development experience, specifically with BMC systems. Demonstrated ability to lead tasks or small projects with limited supervision. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to access and navigate various departments within the organization's facilities. Job Title 2: BIOS Firmware Engineer The BIOS/UEFI Firmware Engineer will design, develop, and debug system firmware that initializes hardware and boots operating systems. This role focuses on UEFI and BIOS development, ensuring optimal system performance, security, and hardware compatibility from power-on. The engineer will also provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across hardware, software, and security teams as part of the Engineering Services organization. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain UEFI/BIOS firmware using C/C++. Contribute to all stages of the UEFI boot process, including SEC, PEI, and DXE phases. Lead hardware bring-up for new platforms and debug hardware-firmware interactions across CPU, memory, and peripheral devices. Ensure correct initialization of key system components such as DDR, PCIe, SATA, USB, and other interfaces. Optimize boot performance and implement firmware security measures (e.g., Secure Boot, Intel Boot Guard, TPM integration). Collaborate with hardware teams to interpret schematics, datasheets, and ensure accurate hardware configuration. Use advanced debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, in-circuit emulators) to troubleshoot complex issues. Participate in and lead code reviews, author technical documentation, and mentor junior team members. Partner cross-functionally with hardware, OS, and security teams to ensure system compatibility and reliability. Qualifications Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems. Deep understanding of UEFI architecture (EDK2 framework), x86 architecture, and system boot processes. Experience with hardware interfaces such as PCIe, SPI, I2C, and USB. Skilled in low-level debugging of boot and hardware initialization issues. Familiarity with System Management Mode (SMM), ACPI, Intel FSP, or IFWI. Knowledge of firmware security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-193, Secure Boot). Experience with Python or other scripting languages for automation. Proven leadership skills-guiding projects, mentoring engineers, or leading technical initiatives. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Minimum 2+ years of BIOS/UEFI firmware development experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities. 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 Saurav Kumar (****************** / *************** for more details.

We're a fast-moving Series A startup on a mission and we're looking for a Compiler Engineer who can turn cutting-edge ideas into blazing-fast reality. If you live and breathe compilers, know your way around low-level codegen, and love squeezing every last drop of performance from hardware, this is your moment. What You'll Bring 4+ years crafting compilers, with deep mastery of algorithms and data structures Hands-on expertise in low-level code generation, object file manipulation, and target-specific optimizations Serious C/C++ chops Clear communicator, strong doc writer, detail-driven, and always team-first Bonus Points MS/PhD in CS/CE/EE Familiarity with instruction selection, register allocation, dominance, def-use, calling conventions, linking & relocations LLVM experience Loop optimization wizardry (vectorization, unrolling, fusion, parallelization) Why Us? You won't be a cog. You'll be a cornerstone. Own major pieces of the toolchain, shape architecture decisions, and ship tech that pushes the boundaries of what's possible. If you want to build boldly, optimize ruthlessly, and leave your fingerprints on the future, we want to meet you.

Specialized Coating Services "SpecCoat" is a rapidly growing company in the Tide Rock Holdings portfolio. SpecCoat is an established leader in advanced coating solutions. Our cutting-edge technologies and commitment to quality have made us a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. Our expansive expertise caters to a broad spectrum of industries including aerospace & defense, medical device, and consumer electronics. Position Summary The Senior Conformal Coating Engineer leads the development, implementation, and optimization of conformal coating processes for electronic assemblies. This role ensures high-quality standards, compliance with IPC and MIL-STD specifications, and supports cross-functional teams in production, quality, and engineering. Key Responsibilities Lead process development and improvement initiatives for conformal coating (manual, automated, parylene, and selective coating). Define and validate coating parameters, masking techniques, and curing processes. Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure coating compatibility and performance. Troubleshoot coating-related issues and drive root cause corrective actions (RCCA). Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, and validation protocols. Ensure compliance with IPC-A-610, IPC-CC-830, J-STD-001, and customer-specific standards. Support equipment selection, installation, and maintenance (e.g., PVA, Asymtek, SCS systems). Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians in coating processes Participate in audits and customer reviews as the technical subject matter expert. Monitor process metrics and drive continuous improvement Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in conformal coating engineering, preferably in aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing. Strong knowledge of coating materials (acrylic, silicone, urethane, parylene) and application methods. Experience with automated coating systems and masking strategies. Familiarity with IPC and MIL-STD standards for coating and inspection. Proficiency in CAD tools, MES systems, and statistical process control (SPC). Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. Preferred Skills Experience with conveyorized coating and vacuum deposition systems. Knowledge of environmental and safety regulations related to coating materials. Hands-on experience with coating inspection tools (UV light, thickness gauges). Certification in IPC-A-610 or IPC-J-STD-001 is a plus.

We are seeking an AI Scientist /Engineer to join our team in developing and supporting materials discovery and design. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building AI-based solutions for building neural network architecture, attention mechanisms, multi-modal learning, aggregating and structuring training data, statistical theory, and cloud-based compute for parallelized, scalable, and automated workflows. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and deploy multi-modal AI, ML, and hybrid physical-based models to solve ground-breaking material physics and design problems. Aggregate, process, transform and quality-control experimental and simulation data for modeling and analysis. Design, develop, and maintain data workflows to support materials informatics initiatives. Optimize data pipelines and model execution on parallel cloud systems (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS). Collaborate with materials scientists, chemists, and software engineers to integrate analytics and predictive modeling into core R&D workflows. Document code, workflows, and best practices to support reproducible research. Apply AI and data analytics to optimize material synthesis and processing parameters in real-time, minimizing defects, improving consistency. Build materials-informatics pipelines combining DFT/MD simulations, high-throughput experiments, and fab/metrology data to learn process-structure-property relationships for materials used in CVD/ALD/etch equipment. Develop deep learning models for forecasting thermal, mechanical, chemical, and plasma-compatibility behavior of candidate materials. Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python and C++. Experience with machine learning and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow). Knowledge of generative modeling techniques and architectures (e.g., GANs, VAEs, transformers). Knowledge of MLOps, model deployment pipelines, and CI/CD. Experience with data cleansing, preprocessing, and feature engineering Qualifications: Graduate or undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field. 2-4 years of work experience (depending on educational degree) in data science, AI, machine learning, or data engineering roles. A strong foundation in the principles of materials science is essential to understand the underlying science and set up meaningful problems for AI. Expert in Python and data science libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch). Expertise in use of cloud-based compute environments and tools for parallel or distributed computing. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Best Regards, Bismillah Arzoo (AB)

Project Description Sr. Java Engineer for the Application Platform team developing core enterprise microservices using Java and Spring Boot. Databases like Oracle, Cassandra and messaging systems like Kafka are used for developing these microservices. Duties/Day to Day Overview Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or Internet-related computer programs. Using current programming language and technologies, writes code, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications. Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance. Specific Responsibilities • Gathers and verifies technical requirements • Authors and audits technical design for features • Competent in programming and debugging across multiple modules and dealing with related external dependencies • Writes high quality code with full test coverage • Reviews code to ensure it is functionally correct and is of high quality • Provides story or business requirements breakdown planning and estimation, reviews and evaluates the team's estimates • Accountable for complex stories or business requirements • Identifies feature and module dependencies • Proposes mitigation plans for identified risks and problems • Suggests process improvements and best practices • Identifies new areas that could be measured • Able to identify, evaluate and discuss alternative technologies and techniques • Justifies decisions and achieves peer consent • Interacts with team members, other IT teams, business users, individual contributors, managers • Sphere of influence is small group of peers • Actively shares knowledge within domain • Able to share knowledge outside domain • Mentors co-workers within area of expertise, improves other's productivity • Provides guidance for the work performed by contractors • Assesses the quality of work and effectiveness of contract resources • Participates in development of contractor agreements, including deliverables and SLAs Top Requirements (Must haves) 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 5+ years focused on Java/Spring Boot backend services. Strong core Java coding skills & ability to articulate coding problem-solving approach Expert in multithreading, memory management, collections, Microservices design, production-level troubleshooting & database fundamentals. Deep experience designing microservices (service boundaries, API design, idempotency, retries, circuit breaking). Hands-on with Oracle (SQL tuning, indexing, stored procedures) and Cassandra (data modeling, consistency levels) are strongly preferred, candidates with no SQL experience with other databases will still be considered Production experience with Kafka (consumer groups, partitioning, offset management, schema evolution) is strongly preferred, candidates with similar system experience will still be considered Strong grasp of testing: unit/integration/contract tests; test data management. Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, pagination, error handling, and versioning. Experience with CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins/GitHub Actions) and Git workflows. Proficiency in observability (e.g., logs/metrics/traces) and performance optimization for JVM-based services. Ability to lead technical initiatives, review designs, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Senior Software Engineer (Backend / Platform) UMATR are partnered with an early-stage technology company building an AI-driven internal platform designed to help fast-growing organisations maintain clarity, alignment, and operational efficiency as they scale. Their product acts as an intelligent internal system that understands company context, objectives, and workflows, supporting both individual contributors and leadership with real-time insight. They work closely with experienced operators and technologists from leading software organisations and are focused on solving complex problems at the intersection of data, systems, and applied AI. Their mission is to help teams scale without losing coherence, speed, or shared understanding. What You'll Do Design, build, and maintain scalable backend and platform systems Develop and operate AI-driven services that work with large and evolving datasets Take ownership of core systems in a fast-moving, early-stage environment Collaborate closely with a small team while operating autonomously Adapt quickly as product direction and technical challenges evolve What We're Looking For 3+ years of experience in backend or platform engineering Strong ability to work independently and move quickly in ambiguous environments Experience with Python, cloud infrastructure, relational databases, and API design Comfort owning systems end-to-end in production Bonus: experience with modern AI/ML systems, language-model integrations, retrieval-based systems, or agent-style architectures What We Offer Competitive salary and meaningful equity Comprehensive health benefits Meal support during in-office work Wellness and fitness reimbursement Transportation or commuting stipend Flexible paid time off A small, high-impact team with significant ownership and autonomy

Fractal Analytics is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies with a vision to power every human decision in the enterprise. Fractal is building a world where individual choices, freedom, and diversity are the greatest assets. An ecosystem where human imagination is at the heart of every decision. Where no possibility is written off, only challenged to get better. We believe that a true Fractalite empowers imagination with intelligence. And that it will be such Fractalites that will continue to build the company for the next 100 years. Please visit Fractal | Intelligence for Imagination for more information about Fractal. Job Title: Lead Data Engineer - Databricks & Azure (SQL Migration) Location: Hybrid @ Palo Alto Compensation: $140,000 - $175,000 per year Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled Lead Data Engineer to support the migration of on-premise SQL Server databases to the Azure Databricks Lakehouse Platform. This role involves designing and implementing parameter-driven ETL frameworks, migrating SQL stored procedures, views, and business logic to Databricks Unity Catalog stored procedures, and supporting data governance strategies. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with Databricks, Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, and ADF, and will work closely with the team to deliver scalable, efficient, and secure data migration solutions. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement data migration pipelines from on-prem SQL Server to Azure Databricks Lakehouse. Build parameter-driven/config-based ETL mappings for reusable and dynamic pipelines. Migrate SQL stored procedures, views, and business logic from SQL Server to Databricks Unity Catalog stored procedures within the Databricks Lakehouse using Databricks SQL or PySpark. Configure and manage Databricks Unity Catalog for governance, lineage, access control, and security. Develop and optimize Delta Lake tables following the Medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold). Orchestrate ETL workflows via Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Databricks Workflows. Implement data access controls, account-level permissions, and object ownership via Unity Catalog. Collaborate with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure data quality, lineage, and governance. Troubleshoot and optimize ETL pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Support CI/CD integration using Databricks Repos, Git, and Azure DevOps. Required Skills: 10+ years of experience in data engineering, including cloud migration projects. Hands-on expertise in Azure Databricks, ADF, ADLS Gen2, and Databricks Unity Catalog. Lakebridge Very good knowledge of SQL DB Stored procs, SSIS, SSRS Proven experience in migrating SQL stored procedures, views, and business logic to Databricks Unity Catalog stored procedures. Strong skills in Databricks SQL, PySpark, and Python for data transformation. Experience designing parameter-driven/config-based ETL frameworks. Deep understanding of Delta Lake, Medallion architecture, and data modeling. Knowledge of data governance, lineage tracking, and security policies. Experience with CI/CD automation, Git, and Azure DevOps. Visa Status: We are currently unable to sponsor visas. Only candidates who are visa-independent will be considered. Pay The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Fractal, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $110,000 - $145,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus for the current performance period. Benefits As a fulltime employee of the company or as an hourly employee working more than 30 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans in accordance with the plan documents, which may be amended from time to time. You will be eligible for benefits on the first day of employment with the Company. In addition, you are eligible to participate in the Company 401(k) Plan after 30 days of employment, in accordance with the applicable plan terms. The Company provides for 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks of Parental Leave. We also follow a “free time” PTO policy, allowing you the flexibility to take time needed for either sick time or vacation. Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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%

🌎 San Francisco (Hybrid) 💼 Founding/Staff Design Engineer 💵 $200-300k base Our client is an applied AI research lab combining world-class AI expertise-including alumni from Google DeepMind-with exceptional product execution to bring AGI-powered tools to finance. As a Design Engineer, you will own how users experience complex AI systems, defining both the UX and the implementation in modern frontend technologies. You'll be the bridge between cutting-edge research and highly polished, intuitive interfaces that financial professionals can trust. What you'll do: Own the end-to-end user experience for core products, from early prototypes to polished, production-ready interfaces. Build high-quality, interactive frontends using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind, making complex AI systems feel intuitive and trustworthy. Collaborate closely with researchers, PMs, and engineers to translate novel AI capabilities into clear and actionable workflows for users. Define and maintain the design system and component library, ensuring consistency, performance, and visual quality across all products. Run rapid experiments, gather user feedback, and iterate quickly, shaping product decisions with real-world data and insights. Make strategic technical choices-refactoring or redesigning frontend architectures when it improves quality, speed, or maintainability. Ideal candidate: Have built high-performance, polished web applications end-to-end, ideally in complex or data-heavy domains. Are an expert in modern frontend technologies (TypeScript, React, Tailwind, Next.js) and can translate high-level product concepts into production-ready interfaces. Can make non-trivial backend changes (Node.js or Python) and implement small services when needed to support product features end-to-end. Are skilled in at least one statically typed language, care deeply about type safety across UI and APIs, and make technology choices with an eye toward maintainability and long-term quality. Have deployed frontends or supporting services using Docker and Kubernetes on a major cloud provider-or can learn quickly. Use AI to accelerate your work-generating code, copy, or design variants-but critically review outputs to maintain UX quality and correctness. Thrive in high-performing, cross-disciplinary teams, enjoying collaboration with designers, researchers, and engineers. Love technically challenging problems at the intersection of interaction design, performance, and complex AI behavior. Nice to have: Experience designing for professional or enterprise users (traders, analysts, operators). Experience with data visualization or building rich, real-time interfaces. Previous early-stage startup experience or experience as one of the first design/UX hires. Compensation & setup: Competitive salary + meaningful equity upside Hybrid, primarily in-office in San Francisco, working closely with founders and research team High-ownership role with direct impact on product, design, and AI-powered workflows

Senior Data Centre Field Engineer - Bay Area (Frequent International Travel) | 12-Month Contract | 1099 or C2C Our client, a leading technology consultancy specialising in large-scale infrastructure deployments, is seeking an experienced Senior Data Centre Field Engineer to join their team on a 12-month contract. This position is based in the Bay Area and involves frequent international travel to client sites. This role will suit a highly skilled and self-driven field engineer with deep experience in data centre infrastructure, structured cabling, and enterprise network deployments. You will lead complex field projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure that every installation meets the highest technical and quality standards. Role Overview As a Senior Data Centre Field Engineer, you will: Lead infrastructure deployment projects across data centre, enterprise, and retail environments, ensuring all deliverables are completed to scope, on time, and to a high standard. Pull, terminate, and test Cat6/6a and fibre structured cabling systems. Rack, stack, and configure network equipment; decommission legacy devices and patch cables as required. Deploy fully built racks into data centres and enterprise spaces, completing cross-connects and final cabling. Install and test Wireless Access Points, ensuring high-quality terminations and documentation. Partner with internal teams or local field engineers on complex, multi-site deployments. Mentor and support less experienced colleagues, sharing best practices and technical knowledge. Serve as a trusted on-site advisor, maintaining both client and internal standards throughout all project phases. Provide as-built and redline documentation updates to ensure engineering records remain current and accurate. Conduct post-project reviews, sharing lessons learned to continually improve delivery quality. Review project scopes, BOMs, and schedules using internal tools, identifying and escalating potential issues early. Stay current with emerging network technologies - routing, switching, Wi-Fi, firewalls, compute, storage, AV, power, and cabling. Represent the consultancy with professionalism, identifying potential business opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience delivering complex data centre or enterprise infrastructure projects for large customers (preferably via a VAR or systems integrator). Proven expertise in structured cabling, including fibre and copper installation, testing, and certification. Hands-on experience using tools such as Fluke testers, OTDRs, network analysers, and wire mapping tools. Ability to read and interpret MOPs, cable run lists, patch plans, and schematics. Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills within high-pressure, mission-critical environments. Proficiency with Unix/Linux CLI, network configuration, firmware installation, and device provisioning. Experience analysing wireless survey reports (e.g., Ekahau, Airmagnet, Hamina) and advising on signal remediation. Excellent customer-facing, communication, and documentation skills. Self-starter with strong organisational discipline and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. Certifications & Education Cabling certifications (e.g., CNCI, BTEC, City & Guilds, BICSI) desirable. CCNA or CWNA certification (or equivalent demonstrable knowledge) preferred. Contract Details Location: Bay Area, CA (frequent international travel required) Contract Type: 12-Month Contract (1099 or C2C) Client Type: Technology Consultancy Start Date: ASAP Compensation: Competitive day rate, based on experience If you are an experienced Senior Data Centre Field Engineer who thrives in hands-on environments and enjoys leading complex deployments, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy working with some of the most respected clients in the industry.

Salary: upto $400k cash + Equity & Bonus Reports to: CEO Team: Robotics & Systems Engineering As Head of Physical Systems & Robotics, you will own the vision and execution for physical infrastructure, from robotic hardware and manipulation systems to controls, perception, and high-throughput experimental platforms. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver physically capable, autonomous systems that integrate closely with AI and simulation teams. Key Responsibilities Technical Vision & Strategy: Define and drive the roadmap for robotics, automation, and physical system platforms. Team Leadership & Growth: Build and lead teams across robotics, controls, perception, systems integration, and hardware engineering. System Architecture: Establish robust hardware/software architectures for complex physical systems. Integration & Collaboration: Work with AI, simulation, and software teams to ensure seamless integration between algorithms and physical execution. Operational Excellence: Implement best practices for reliability, maintainability, safety, and scalability of robotic platforms. Hands-On Innovation: Balance leadership with technical involvement in prototypes, design reviews, hardware selection, and validation. Risk & Safety: Set standards for safety, testing protocols, fault tolerance, and regulatory compliance. Qualifications MS/PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. 10+ years of engineering leadership in building and scaling complex robotic or automated systems. Experience owning end-to-end physical systems, including motion planning, controls, perception integration, and hardware/software co-design. Strong track record of cross-disciplinary collaboration with AI researchers and software engineers. Excellent communicator and leader capable of motivating and aligning engineering teams. Bonus Points Experience with high-throughput or autonomous experimental platforms. Prior work with digital twin or simulator environments tied to physical hardware.

Job Title: BIOS Firmware Engineer Job Type: Fulltime Work Schedule: Onsite Salary: 120000 - 150000/Yearly The BIOS/UEFI Firmware Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design, development, and debugging of UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) firmware for computer systems. This role focuses exclusively on the firmware that initializes hardware and boots the operating system, ensuring compatibility, security, and performance from power-on. It emphasizes not only hands-on technical expertise but also leadership in guiding projects and supporting team members. This position is part of the Engineering Services team, which works across departments to support the engineering and operation teams with technical expertise in electronics, operational software, and systems integration. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain UEFI/BIOS firmware using C and C++. Contribute to all phases of the UEFI boot process, including Security (SEC), Pre-EFI Initialization (PEI), and Driver Execution Environment (DXE). Lead effort in hardware bring-up for new platforms, debugging complex hardware-firmware interactions across CPU, memory, and peripheral devices. Ensure correct initialization of key system hardware such as DDR memory, PCIe, SATA, USB, and other interfaces. Optimize boot performance and implement firmware security measures such as Secure Boot, Intel Boot Guard, and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) integration. Collaborate with hardware engineers to interpret schematics and datasheets and ensure accurate hardware configuration. Use debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, in-circuit emulators, logic analyzers) for troubleshooting. Participate in and provide leadership during code reviews, write technical documentation, and mentor junior engineers. Work cross-functionally with hardware, operating system, and security teams to ensure system compatibility and reliability. Qualifications: Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems. In-depth knowledge of UEFI architecture (EDK2 framework), x86 architecture, and system boot processes. Solid understanding of hardware interfaces such as PCIe, SPI, I2C, and USB. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with demonstrated ability to work independently. Proven leadership skills, including mentoring, guiding projects, or leading initiatives. Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation. Knowledge of firmware security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-193, Secure Boot). Experience with low-level debugging of boot-related issues. Understanding of System Management Mode (SMM), Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Intel Firmware Support Package (FSP), or Intel Firmware Image (IFWI). Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Minimum of 2+ years of BIOS/UEFI firmware development experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to access and navigate various departments within the organization's facilities. 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 Jhankar Chanda (******************* / ************* for more details