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  • Entry-Mid Level Geotechnical Staff Engineer

    LVI Associates 4.2company rating

    Research and development engineer job in San Jose, CA

    Job Title: Entry-Mid Level Geotechnical Staff Engineer A locally rooted engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Engineer to join its Sunnyvale office. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing, and field operations while contributing to a team known for its technical integrity and regional expertise. Key Responsibilities: Assist in planning and executing geotechnical field investigations, including soil borings, sampling, and site reconnaissance. Coordinate laboratory testing programs and analyze soil data to support engineering recommendations. Prepare technical reports under the guidance of senior engineers, including foundation design, slope stability, and pavement evaluations. Conduct construction observation and materials testing as needed. Collaborate with project managers, clients, and field staff to ensure timely and accurate project delivery. Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering. 0-3 years of experience in geotechnical engineering or construction materials testing. EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with geotechnical software and lab testing procedures is a plus. Willingness to work in both office and field environments. Benefits & Career Growth: Competitive starting salary with opportunities for performance-based increases. Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off and holidays. Support for professional development including PE licensure, training, and certifications. Clear path for advancement into project engineering and management roles. A collaborative team culture that values mentorship, technical growth, and long-term career development. About the Company: Since our inception in 2007, our firm has demonstrated successful growth each subsequent year because we provide cost-effective and responsive geotechnical engineering and environmental services to the development and technology communities. We have built our reputation on the ability to professionally plan, research, and execute a wide variety of geotechnical engineering and environmental services on projects that may require a higher level of local expertise and industry knowledge than many of our competitors can provide. Utilizing our extensive local experience, we excel in delivering intelligent solutions to complex problems, mainly for our Bay Area clients. Please feel free to apply if you believe you could fit the bill!
    $108k-181k yearly est. 21h ago
  • Staff Backend Engineer

    80Twenty

    Research and development 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
    $250k-300k yearly 2d ago
  • Senior Project Engineer

    Metric Geo

    Research and development engineer job in Fremont, CA

    Senior Project Engineer - Heavy Civil (Earthwork & Paving) Employment Type: Full-Time I'm partnering with one of Northern California's most respected heavy civil general contractors to help them find a Senior Project Engineer with strong experience in earthwork and paving. This role is key to ensuring projects run smoothly, supporting project managers, and coordinating engineering, scheduling, and technical aspects on complex heavy civil projects. Responsibilities: Support project managers in planning, scheduling, and coordination of earthwork and paving projects Review plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance and feasibility Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams to resolve technical issues Monitor project progress, track costs, and assist in reporting to management Ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to project standards Qualifications: Proven experience as a project engineer in heavy civil construction Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Proficiency with construction software and Microsoft Office The company offers a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and clear opportunities for career progression within a respected, high-performing team.
    $99k-133k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Product Engineer

    Lamar Health

    Research and development engineer job in San Mateo, CA

    Why Lamar Health What do we do: We take care of shitty paperwork for very expensive drugs. Type: Full-time Compensation: Competitive + mission-driven impact Team: Our CEO worked on the AI model for the COVID Pfizer vaccine. Our CTO built an AI model for optimizing claims thats used by most cancer clinics in the US today. We're a good fit for someone that needs to have this level of impact. About Lamar Health Lamar Health is building modern infrastructure for healthcare delivery - helping care teams, clinics, and patients connect seamlessly through intelligent software. Our mission is to bring speed, clarity, and coordination to a space that's too often fragmented and slow. We work with leading healthcare organizations to reimagine how technology supports care delivery - from data integration to patient experience. Every deployment matters because it directly affects how real people access care. About the Role As a Product Engineer at Lamar Health, you'll bridge the gap between our core platform and the real-world needs of our customers - health systems, clinics, and care teams. You'll work hand-in-hand with users to understand their workflows, design solutions that streamline operations, and ensure that our technology drives measurable impact in patient outcomes and care efficiency. You'll write production-quality code, collaborate with our product and engineering teams, and bring new ideas from the field into the heart of our roadmap. What You'll Do Work directly with healthcare customers to understand their clinical, operational, and data challenges. Design and implement integrations, data pipelines, and lightweight applications on top of Lamar's platform. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to influence the roadmap based on real-world customer needs. Prototype rapidly, deploy confidently, and iterate based on feedback from users in the field. Translate technical complexity into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders. Who You Are You have 3-5 years of experience building and shipping software in production (Python, TypeScript, or similar). You're excited about the intersection of technology, healthcare, and product thinking. You love talking to users, uncovering pain points, and crafting pragmatic technical solutions. You're comfortable in ambiguity - prioritizing impact over perfection. You value empathy and communication as much as technical skill. You want to see your work directly improve healthcare delivery and patient experience. Bonus Points Projects you've worked on and can share. Prior experience in a customer-facing engineering, consulting, or startup role. Comfort working in regulated or privacy-sensitive environments (HIPAA, SOC2). Why You'll Love Working at Lamar Health Impact: Your work will touch real clinics, doctors, and patients - every deployment matters. Ownership: You'll shape how our platform is used in the field and help define our product direction. Growth: Work cross-functionally with engineers, clinicians, and product leaders solving complex, meaningful problems. Mission: Join a team genuinely driven to make healthcare more human, efficient, and connected. Team: People that move the ball with you to get shit done. About the Application Please submit a communication test (est time 5-10 min): Instead of a traditional cover letter and resume, we'd like you to complete a short task to show how you work: Step 1: Review the attached PDF policy for Evenity: ****************************************************** Step 2: Use an AI tool (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to create: A simple checklist of all the approval requirements for the medication. A short description (1-2 paragraphs) explaining: How you used the AI tool. What prompts you wrote. Any challenges you encountered. Step 3: Send us your: Checklist (Google Doc, Word Doc, or PDF). LLM usage notes (can be included in the same document or separately). 👉 Submit your test and any brief intro about yourself to: careers at lamarhealth dot com Industry Hospitals and Health Care Employment Type Full-time
    $97k-134k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Reinforcement Learning Research Engineer

    Strativ Group

    Research and development engineer job in Fremont, CA

    Package - > $200 - 250k Cash + Benefits A scaling, SOTA Generative AI Startup operating with a world class team (Founders have multiple prior exits) with talent from Open AI, IBM, MIT and several top orgs, focused on pioneering work and advancements in large language models (LLMs), code generation, and code translation. Their projects directly involve industry leading partners where they're applying advanced AI to solve meaningful, practical challenges with real-world impact. Broad Responsibilities: Build and maintain robust distributed training systems using PyTorch and JAX Build and train production-ready reinforcement learning infrastructure Develop orchestration tools that manage complex workflows across large-scale AI model training and evaluation. Drive innovation by researching and developing scalable reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms and training paradigms for complex, high-dimensional optimization and decision-making tasks, including recent advancements in RL for feedback-driven optimization in LLMs. Design and train large-scale RL environments for optimization problems spanning multiple industries. Engage with frontier research through open-source projects and potential publications. Requirements: 2+ years of experience in distributed or decentralized RL (multi-agent preferred) using PyTorch and JAX. Research experience with RL for high-dimensional optimization problems, particularly in multi-agent reinforcement learning settings. Experience implementing advanced RL techniques such as task decomposition, hierarchical RL, goal-conditioned RL, or human-AI collaboration. Experience deploying and managing multi-GPU training infrastructure at scale. Eligible for TS/SCI clearance. Get in touch today for more details and immediate consideration / interview!
    $200k-250k yearly 3d ago
  • Sr. Project Engineer

    Ultimate Staffing 3.6company rating

    Research and development engineer job in San Mateo, CA

    Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a highly skilled Sr. Project Engineer to join their client's esteemed team in California. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing various aspects of construction projects, ensuring they align with client specifications and standards. Key Responsibilities Schedule and lead coordination meetings with subcontractors and design teams; document and distribute meeting notes. Inspect construction sites daily and manage subcontractor performance in alignment with contract documents. Participate in job walks to document progress, identify potential issues, and provide detailed status updates. Coordinate all submittals between subcontractors and design teams. Review owner and subcontractor contracts, including general conditions and exclusions. Review designs, drawings, submittals, and shop drawings for compliance with contract specifications. Research and resolve drawing interpretation issues, conflicts, and discrepancies; prepare and process RFIs as needed. Manage the potential change order (PCO) process, including validation, documentation, and submission. Oversee submittal, RFI, close-out, and punch list processes to ensure timely communication among consultants, owners, and subcontractors. Identify and communicate potential financial or schedule risks. Train internal staff and external teams on document control procedures (Submittals, RFIs, Close-Out, Punch Lists, etc.). Analyze and resolve field construction problems, coordinating with design teams and owners when necessary. Prepare detailed documentation such as punch lists, status reports, and material calculations. Participate in design and coordination meetings with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors. Demonstrate strong understanding of construction techniques, materials, drawings, and applicable industry standards. Utilize Procore or similar construction management software to generate reports and track project progress. Perform quantity takeoffs and maintain project logs. Manage project milestones such as substantial completion, certificate of occupancy, warranties, and close-out documentation. Interpret technical manuals, codes, and specifications as needed to support project execution. Maintain project metrics using logs, charts, and tracking systems. Support the Project Manager in establishing project administration and document control protocols. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management required. Experience: Minimum of 5 years in construction project engineering or a related field. Working knowledge of surveying techniques, design standards, and construction management principles. Experience with large-scale commercial projects (e.g., healthcare, higher education, corporate campuses, justice, or science & technology) preferred. Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite, Excel, and Bluebeam. Experience with Procore or similar project management software required. Familiarity with scheduling and estimating tools; proficiency in Primavera P6 preferred. Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates initiative, attention to detail, and leadership in team settings. Required Work Hours Monday - Friday, 1st Shift Benefits Additional Details: Max Pay is $145,000. Min Pay is $120,000. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
    $120k-145k yearly 2d ago
  • Machine Learning Engineer

    Mercor

    Research and development engineer job in Fremont, CA

    At Mercor, we're building the talent engine that helps leading labs and research orgs move AI forward. Our latest initiative focuses on benchmarking and improving model performance and training speed across real ML workloads. If you're an early-career Machine Learning Engineer or an ML PhD who cares about innovation and impact, we'd love to meet you. ## What to Expect As a Machine Learning Engineer, you'll tackle diverse problems that explore ML from unconventional angles. This is a remote, asynchronous, part-time role designed for people who thrive on clear structure and measurable outcomes. - **Schedule:** Remote and asynchronous-set your own hours - **Commitment:** ~20 hours/week - **Duration:** Through December 22nd, with potential extension into 2026 ## What You'll Do - Draft detailed natural-language plans and code implementations for machine learning tasks - Convert novel machine learning problems into agent-executable tasks for reinforcement learning environments - Identify failure modes and apply golden patches to LLM-generated trajectories for machine learning tasks ## What You'll Bring - **Experience:** 0-2 years as a Machine Learning Engineer or a PhD in Computer Science (Machine Learning coursework required) - **Required Skills:** Python, ML libraries (XGBoost, Tensorflow, scikit-learn, etc.), data prep, model training, etc. - **Bonus:** Contributor to ML benchmarks - **Location:** MUST be based in the United States ## Compensation & Terms - **Rate:** $80-$120/hr, depending on region and experience - **Payments:** Weekly via Stripe Connect - **Engagement:** Independent contractor ## How to Apply 1. Submit your resume 2. Complete the System Design Session (< 30 minutes) 3. Fill out the Machine Learning Engineer Screen (research organizations. Our investors include **Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey**. Thousands of professionals across law, creative fields, engineering, and research use Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.
    $80-120 hourly 60d+ ago
  • Machine Learning Engineer (Data Science)

    Autonomous Healthcare

    Research and development engineer job in Santa Clara, CA

    At Autonomous Healthcare, we are at the forefront of medical innovation, developing the next generation of devices that will revolutionize patient care. Our mission is to commercialize breakthrough medical technologies by leveraging cutting-edge AI and autonomous systems. We believe that the best solutions are built together, and we are looking for a key member to join our collaborative R&D team. About The Role Autonomous Healthcare is looking for a skilled Machine Learning Engineer to join our data science team. This role is focused on diving deep into complex datasets to uncover hidden patterns and build predictive models related to pharmacy data. You will be a key player in developing and deploying solutions that directly impact our business, with a special emphasis on analyzing unlabeled data to detect critical anomalies. If you love solving challenging puzzles with data and seeing your models come to life in a production environment, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and train machine learning models to solve complex business problems. Perform in-depth data analysis and feature engineering on large, complex datasets, with a strong focus on unlabeled data to identify and investigate anomalies. Utilize Python and key libraries (such as Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn) for data manipulation, analysis, and model building. Manage the end-to-end machine learning lifecycle, from data sourcing and model validation to deployment. Deploy and maintain scalable machine learning models in production on AWS (e.g., using SageMaker, Lambda, ECS/EKS). Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and product managers to integrate ML models into our applications and systems. Monitor model performance, identify drift, and iterate on models to improve accuracy and efficiency. Required Qualifications Proven professional experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or Data Scientist. Strong programming skills in Python and extensive experience with data science/analytics libraries, especially Pandas. Demonstrable experience in analyzing unlabeled data and building models for anomaly detection (e.g., using clustering, isolation forests, autoencoders, or other techniques). Practical familiarity with deploying machine learning models on AWS cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS SageMaker, S3, Lambda). Solid understanding of core machine learning concepts, algorithms, and best practices including unsupervised learning and reinforcement learning frameworks. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications (A Plus) Familiarity with discrete event system simulation principles or tools. Experience with other MLOps tools and cloud services. A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
    $116k-175k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Engineering Team Lead - HVAC & Plumbing

    Cybercoders 4.3company rating

    Research and development engineer job in San Jose, CA

    Engineering Team Lead The Engineering Team Lead will oversee and guide a team of engineers in the design and execution of HVAC and plumbing projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of project management to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance with local building codes. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of engineers in the design and implementation of HVAC and plumbing systems. Ensure project planning, execution, and completion align with client expectations and regulatory standards. Conduct energy analysis and value engineering to enhance project efficiency and sustainability. Interpret project prints and specifications to guide the engineering team in accurate execution. Oversee project design phases, providing technical support and guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables. Ensure compliance with local building codes and industry standards during project execution. Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM software for design and visualization purposes. Perform load calculations and system type evaluations to support project development. Provide technical training and support to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. California professional engineering license preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in HVAC and plumbing design. Proven experience in project management and team leadership. Familiarity with energy analysis tools and techniques, including Trace 700. Strong understanding of local building codes and installation standards. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM software. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Experience with LEED and green building practices is a plus. Benefits Health/Dental/Vision Long-term & short-term disability Life Insurance 401(k) with match up to 4% Vacation/Sick Leave Holidays Off Email Your Resume In Word To Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also: chris.hansen@cybercoders.com Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : CH10-1854685 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.*** Chris Hansen - Executive Recruiter For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 01/27/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.
    $153k-205k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Staff iOS Engineer

    Thredup 4.5company rating

    Research and development engineer job in Oakland, CA

    ThredUp is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire the world to think secondhand first. By making it easy to buy and sell secondhand, ThredUp has become one of the world's largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes and accessories. Sellers love ThredUp because we make it easy to clean out their closets and unlock value for themselves or for the charity of their choice while doing good for the planet. Buyers love shopping value, premium and luxury brands all in one place, at up to 90% off estimated retail price. Our proprietary operating platform is the foundation for our managed marketplace and consists of distributed processing infrastructure, proprietary software and systems and data science expertise. With ThredUp's Resale-as-a-Service, some of the world's leading brands and retailers are leveraging our platform to deliver customizable, scalable resale experiences to their customers. ThredUp has processed over 172 million unique secondhand items from 55,000 brands across 100 categories. By extending the life cycle of clothing, ThredUp is changing the way consumers shop and ushering in a more sustainable future for the fashion industry. Recognized on TIME Most Influential Companies of 2023, Digiday's WorkLife 50 2023, TIME's Best Inventions of 2022, and Lattice's People Success Awards 2022. How You Will Make an Impact ThredUp is transforming the way people shop-and think-about secondhand fashion. Our iOS app is the primary way millions of customers discover and purchase secondhand clothing, making it one of the most critical drivers of our business. As a Staff iOS Engineer, you'll take a leading role in shaping the future of this app. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager on the Merch Engineering team-which powers search, browse, and discovery across a constantly changing catalog of millions of unique SKUs-you'll also provide platform-wide technical leadership. You'll guide architectural modernization, raise the technical bar, and influence cross-team strategies that ensure our iOS app remains stable, scalable, and fast for years to come. We're seeking a strategic, collaborative, and communicative technical leader who's passionate about mobile platform health and adept at mentoring to raise the team's technical bar. This candidate will proactively tackle ambiguous challenges, delivering pragmatic solutions that skillfully balance immediate needs with long-term scalability. In This Role You'll Get To: Set technical direction for the iOS app, ensuring long-term stability, scalability, and performance across critical user experiences. Ensure robust release pipelines, testing, monitoring, and observability practices are in place across mobile teams. Drive architectural modernization and explore strategies to reduce redundancy and accelerate development velocity (e.g., Kotlin Multiplatform), while preserving a native-first iOS experience. Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-team partners to align mobile technical strategy with product goals and business priorities. Mentor and guide engineers across mobile teams, shaping best practices and raising the technical bar. What We're Looking For: 8+ years of professional experience building and scaling native iOS applications. Recognized expertise in Swift and Objective-C, with strong knowledge of UIKit and SwiftUI. Proven track record of leading architectural initiatives or re-architecture efforts at scale. Deep experience with concurrency, memory management, performance optimization, and system design for mobile applications. Experience driving cross-team technical projects, influencing technical strategy beyond a single product area. Proven ability to mentor and grow engineers, shaping engineering practices across teams. A product mindset: able to connect technical decisions to user experience and business outcomes. Curiosity and excitement about leveraging AI to accelerate mobile development (e.g., code generation, testing, performance optimization). Familiarity with Android (Kotlin/Java) and an interest in collaborating with Android engineers to ensure platform parity is a plus. Exposure to Kotlin Multiplatform or other shared-code strategies, along with experience in consumer-facing e-commerce, search, or other high-scale user engagement applications is a plus. At ThredUp, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $225,000 and $240,000, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Many ThredUp employees also have the opportunity to own shares of ThredUp stock, ThredUp employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, as well as a discount when purchasing ThredUp stock if voluntarily participating in ThredUp's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Subject to eligibility requirements, you'll also receive other benefits: Comprehensive medical & dental coverage, vision, 401k, life and disability insurance. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
    $225k-240k yearly 4d ago
  • Patent Associate Engineering 20904

    Vanguard-Ip

    Research and development engineer job in Palo Alto, CA

    Large GP Firm with Cravath level compensation. An elite industry leader in Life Sciences & Patent Law. Very active with IPRs at the PTAB. A top firm for emerging companies and venture capital in technology and life sciences. Exceptional programs for lateral integration and professional development. REQUIREMENTS Patent prosecution law firm experience, patent bar membership, and a background in one of the following fields: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials sciences, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), or related disciplines. A demonstrable interest in the life sciences either from industry or educational experience is strongly preferred. Advanced degrees and prior patent agent experience are preferred. We also are seeking candidates with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills as well as superior academic credentials. CONFIDENTIALITY At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients. **Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $71k-111k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Staff Engineer - Civil/Structural/Geotechnical

    Haushepherd Inc.

    Research and development engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    The Company: haushepherd inc. is an engineering firm based in San Francisco with the mission of providing high quality engineering design and consulting services. Clients served are primarily homeowners in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are an emergent, dynamic duo that values bringing a personal touch to each client project and getting to be hands-on with every undertaking. We are looking for both new and experienced engineers to join our team in assisting homeowners repair, improve, and maintain their greatest financial asset - their residencies. Our guiding values are to 1) Lead with integrity; 2) Care for clients and coworkers; and 3) Provide value to our clients and the company. The Position: We are currently seeking a Staff Engineer to perform professional civil, structural, and geotechnical work in the realm of residential projects. This position is for full-time employment. Majority of working days will be spent in our San Francisco office, with variable time each week dedicated to the field making initial site visits and/or observing active construction projects. The individual will report directly to haushepherd's Owner/Principal Engineer, Jakob Walter, and, at times, Edward Vaccaro. As a Staff Engineer at haushepherd, it is expected that you will work alongside Jakob and Edward to perform activities that lead to the delivery of our client's projects. This will include all phases of projects from developing proposals to assembling calculation packages, plan set drawings, facilitating city and county permitting, and performing site visits to projects under active construction. Also included within the scope of work are on-site structural evaluations and consultations to first time clients. Specific examples of tasks that should be expected in the role of Staff Engineer include, but are not limited to, the following: · Respond to requests for proposals with methodologies consistent with haushepherd's standard guidelines, marketing principals, and curated materials; · Fulfill design projects within the civil/structural/geotechnical space by developing deliverables for clients, obtaining permits, and supporting construction; · Conduct general consulting, initial on-site assessments, and construction observation for haushepherd projects; · Perform a limited number of foundation and drainage assessments for homeowners and real estate transactions; and · Contribute to the ongoing development of company standards and best practices and the compilation of industry resources for the benefit of future proposals, design projects, and consultations. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a few years of relevant work experience; however, recent college graduates from Civil Engineering or similar programs will also be considered but will be expected to have their FE/EIT certification. The most competitive applicants will have significant familiarity with California Residential and Building Codes. Experience with structural design of residential structures is highly desired. Candidates with a valid PE license in the State of California may be considered for the position of Project Engineer. Most importantly, we are looking for a candidate that has strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating a friendly, respectful, and team-oriented approach when collaborating with co-workers and interacting with clients and contractors. The successful candidate will be seen, at some point, as the face of haushepherd, and we want to make sure that this person accurately represents our values and supports the cultivation of company culture. If you would describe yourself as a go-getter and also have the ability to integrate with a small team of engineers, oftentimes working at a quick pace to fulfill project deliverables, please apply. Holidays & PTO: Paid holidays will be provided to the employee per the haushepherd, inc. holiday schedule - this currently includes (10) paid holidays . Paid Time Off (PTO) shall be provided to the employee per the haushepherd inc. PTO policy, which is the minimum accrual of (15) PTO days per year . Benefits: Active benefits to which the employee will have access to are as follows: · 50% coverage of base medical plan · 50% coverage of base dental plan · 50% coverage of base vision plan · 100% coverage of $100K basic life haushepherd is proud to offer a robust 401(k) matching plan. Employees may contribute to a combination of traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans. An employer match of up to 9% of base salary is provided. Compensation: The expected base salary range for the position of Staff Engineer is $60 - $90K per year, to be determined based on past experience and qualification for the role. A yearly bonus will be calculated from the volume of billable work performed by the employee and paid in January, following the completion of the calendar year. Application Process: Please submit a resume with a cover letter to be considered for the role. We will be accepting and reviewing candidates on a rolling basis and will make offers after qualified candidates are interviewed. haushepherd inc., is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will received consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
    $60k-90k yearly 2d ago
  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Nelson Connects

    Research and development 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.
    $100k-125k yearly 1d ago
  • BIOPHARMACEUTICAL - SR C&Q ENGINEER

    MMR Consulting

    Research and development engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    Previous Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience is mandatory for this role. MMR Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Its services include Engineering, Project Management, and other Consulting services. MMR Consulting has offices in Canada, USA, and Australia. This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team, where the successful candidate will work with a group of engineers and specialists involved in project management, commissioning and qualification, of equipment, systems and facilities. The work will require working out of the client's facilities in San Francisco Bay Area, California. This role is for Bioprocess Sr. C&Q Engineer role to work on the commissioning, qualification, startup of upstream and downstream bioprocess systems/equipment in the biopharmaceutical industry, as well as process equipment in pharma/biotech industries. The ideal candidate should possess leadership skills to lead/mentor intermediate/junior engineers. Responsibilities Provide technical guidance into the commissioning, qualification and start-up of various equipment and facilities used in life science manufacturing, such as bioreactors, tanks, CIP, Buffers, Media, Chrom, TFF, washers & autoclaves, etc. Lead the development of key qualification deliverables during the project lifecycle to ensure project is well defined, and the action plan to test the system is applicable and relevant. Lead qualification processes throughout the project lifecycle such as VPP, Risk Assessments, RTM, DQ, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and PQ as appropriate to ensure timely completion and to ensure all quality and engineering specifications are met. Prepare protocols, execute protocols, summarize data, resolve deviations, prepare final reports. Experience with C&Q of process equipment, utilities, facilities is an asset. Thermal Validation experience is an asset. Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments, to drive project progress, facilitate decisions, provide updates. Engage other departments, as required, for design reviews and decisions. Travel may be occasionally required for meetings with clients, equipment fabrication vendors or Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs). Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours, specifically during installation and commissioning / validation phases. Client-management (maintain key Client relationships in support of business development and pursuit of new work), project scheduling/budgeting, coordination of client and MMR resources for effective project delivery, supporting business development (providing technical support to the sales as required for proposals/opportunities), presenting at industry conferences/publishing papers etc. Visit construction and installation sites following all site safety requirements. Other duties as assigned by client, and/or MMR, based on workload and project requirements. Qualifications 8-12+ years for years of experience in commissioning, qualification or validation of various systems within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Excellent written and spoken English is required including the preparation of technical documents in English Knowledge of requirements for a cGMP operations, including SOPs, Change Controls, Validation. Experience with developing and executing validation projects. Risk-Based Commissioning & Qualification approaches, such as ASTM E-2500 or ISPE ICQ, is considered an asset, but not required. Experience with commissioning and qualification of biotech process equipment (upstream or downstream or both), such as some, but not all, of the following: fermentation, bioreactors, downstream purification processes (chromatography, TFF, UF) is required Experience with commissioning & qualification of process control systems (i.e. PCS, SCADA, Historians) and building automation systems (i.e. Siemens Insight / Desigo, JCI Metasys) are considered an asset, but not required. Experience with Qualification or Validation of clean utilities, ISO clean rooms, and Thermal Validation is considered an asset. Experience with preparation and execution of URS's, DQ's, RTMs, Risk Assessments, CPPs, VPPs, FATs, SATs, IOQs, NCRs, Final Reports. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Engineering or Science degree, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biochemical, Electromechanical or a related discipline. Ability to handle multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment. Strong multi-tasking skills Salary range: 100,000$ -145,000$ based on experience. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations MMR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request.
    $117k-164k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Senior Project Engineer

    Metric Geo

    Research and development engineer job in San Jose, CA

    Senior Project Engineer - Heavy Civil (Earthwork & Paving) Employment Type: Full-Time I'm partnering with one of Northern California's most respected heavy civil general contractors to help them find a Senior Project Engineer with strong experience in earthwork and paving. This role is key to ensuring projects run smoothly, supporting project managers, and coordinating engineering, scheduling, and technical aspects on complex heavy civil projects. Responsibilities: Support project managers in planning, scheduling, and coordination of earthwork and paving projects Review plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance and feasibility Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams to resolve technical issues Monitor project progress, track costs, and assist in reporting to management Ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to project standards Qualifications: Proven experience as a project engineer in heavy civil construction Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Proficiency with construction software and Microsoft Office The company offers a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and clear opportunities for career progression within a respected, high-performing team.
    $99k-133k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Reinforcement Learning Research Engineer

    Strativ Group

    Research and development engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    Package - > $200 - 250k Cash + Benefits A scaling, SOTA Generative AI Startup operating with a world class team (Founders have multiple prior exits) with talent from Open AI, IBM, MIT and several top orgs, focused on pioneering work and advancements in large language models (LLMs), code generation, and code translation. Their projects directly involve industry leading partners where they're applying advanced AI to solve meaningful, practical challenges with real-world impact. Broad Responsibilities: Build and maintain robust distributed training systems using PyTorch and JAX Build and train production-ready reinforcement learning infrastructure Develop orchestration tools that manage complex workflows across large-scale AI model training and evaluation. Drive innovation by researching and developing scalable reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms and training paradigms for complex, high-dimensional optimization and decision-making tasks, including recent advancements in RL for feedback-driven optimization in LLMs. Design and train large-scale RL environments for optimization problems spanning multiple industries. Engage with frontier research through open-source projects and potential publications. Requirements: 2+ years of experience in distributed or decentralized RL (multi-agent preferred) using PyTorch and JAX. Research experience with RL for high-dimensional optimization problems, particularly in multi-agent reinforcement learning settings. Experience implementing advanced RL techniques such as task decomposition, hierarchical RL, goal-conditioned RL, or human-AI collaboration. Experience deploying and managing multi-GPU training infrastructure at scale. Eligible for TS/SCI clearance. Get in touch today for more details and immediate consideration / interview!
    $200k-250k yearly 3d ago
  • Machine Learning Engineer

    Mercor

    Research and development engineer job in Stockton, CA

    At Mercor, we're building the talent engine that helps leading labs and research orgs move AI forward. Our latest initiative focuses on benchmarking and improving model performance and training speed across real ML workloads. If you're an early-career Machine Learning Engineer or an ML PhD who cares about innovation and impact, we'd love to meet you. ## What to Expect As a Machine Learning Engineer, you'll tackle diverse problems that explore ML from unconventional angles. This is a remote, asynchronous, part-time role designed for people who thrive on clear structure and measurable outcomes. - **Schedule:** Remote and asynchronous-set your own hours - **Commitment:** ~20 hours/week - **Duration:** Through December 22nd, with potential extension into 2026 ## What You'll Do - Draft detailed natural-language plans and code implementations for machine learning tasks - Convert novel machine learning problems into agent-executable tasks for reinforcement learning environments - Identify failure modes and apply golden patches to LLM-generated trajectories for machine learning tasks ## What You'll Bring - **Experience:** 0-2 years as a Machine Learning Engineer or a PhD in Computer Science (Machine Learning coursework required) - **Required Skills:** Python, ML libraries (XGBoost, Tensorflow, scikit-learn, etc.), data prep, model training, etc. - **Bonus:** Contributor to ML benchmarks - **Location:** MUST be based in the United States ## Compensation & Terms - **Rate:** $80-$120/hr, depending on region and experience - **Payments:** Weekly via Stripe Connect - **Engagement:** Independent contractor ## How to Apply 1. Submit your resume 2. Complete the System Design Session (< 30 minutes) 3. Fill out the Machine Learning Engineer Screen (research organizations. Our investors include **Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey**. Thousands of professionals across law, creative fields, engineering, and research use Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.
    $80-120 hourly 60d+ ago
  • BIOPHARMACEUTICAL - SR C&Q ENGINEER

    MMR Consulting

    Research and development engineer job in Alameda, CA

    Previous Pharmaceutical/Biotech experience is mandatory for this role. MMR Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Its services include Engineering, Project Management, and other Consulting services. MMR Consulting has offices in Canada, USA, and Australia. This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team, where the successful candidate will work with a group of engineers and specialists involved in project management, commissioning and qualification, of equipment, systems and facilities. The work will require working out of the client's facilities in San Francisco Bay Area, California. This role is for Bioprocess Sr. C&Q Engineer role to work on the commissioning, qualification, startup of upstream and downstream bioprocess systems/equipment in the biopharmaceutical industry, as well as process equipment in pharma/biotech industries. The ideal candidate should possess leadership skills to lead/mentor intermediate/junior engineers. Responsibilities Provide technical guidance into the commissioning, qualification and start-up of various equipment and facilities used in life science manufacturing, such as bioreactors, tanks, CIP, Buffers, Media, Chrom, TFF, washers & autoclaves, etc. Lead the development of key qualification deliverables during the project lifecycle to ensure project is well defined, and the action plan to test the system is applicable and relevant. Lead qualification processes throughout the project lifecycle such as VPP, Risk Assessments, RTM, DQ, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and PQ as appropriate to ensure timely completion and to ensure all quality and engineering specifications are met. Prepare protocols, execute protocols, summarize data, resolve deviations, prepare final reports. Experience with C&Q of process equipment, utilities, facilities is an asset. Thermal Validation experience is an asset. Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments, to drive project progress, facilitate decisions, provide updates. Engage other departments, as required, for design reviews and decisions. Travel may be occasionally required for meetings with clients, equipment fabrication vendors or Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs). Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours, specifically during installation and commissioning / validation phases. Client-management (maintain key Client relationships in support of business development and pursuit of new work), project scheduling/budgeting, coordination of client and MMR resources for effective project delivery, supporting business development (providing technical support to the sales as required for proposals/opportunities), presenting at industry conferences/publishing papers etc. Visit construction and installation sites following all site safety requirements. Other duties as assigned by client, and/or MMR, based on workload and project requirements. Qualifications 8-12+ years for years of experience in commissioning, qualification or validation of various systems within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Excellent written and spoken English is required including the preparation of technical documents in English Knowledge of requirements for a cGMP operations, including SOPs, Change Controls, Validation. Experience with developing and executing validation projects. Risk-Based Commissioning & Qualification approaches, such as ASTM E-2500 or ISPE ICQ, is considered an asset, but not required. Experience with commissioning and qualification of biotech process equipment (upstream or downstream or both), such as some, but not all, of the following: fermentation, bioreactors, downstream purification processes (chromatography, TFF, UF) is required Experience with commissioning & qualification of process control systems (i.e. PCS, SCADA, Historians) and building automation systems (i.e. Siemens Insight / Desigo, JCI Metasys) are considered an asset, but not required. Experience with Qualification or Validation of clean utilities, ISO clean rooms, and Thermal Validation is considered an asset. Experience with preparation and execution of URS's, DQ's, RTMs, Risk Assessments, CPPs, VPPs, FATs, SATs, IOQs, NCRs, Final Reports. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Engineering or Science degree, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biochemical, Electromechanical or a related discipline. Ability to handle multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment. Strong multi-tasking skills Salary range: 100,000$ -145,000$ based on experience. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations MMR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request.
    $117k-164k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Reinforcement Learning Research Engineer

    Strativ Group

    Research and development engineer job in San Jose, CA

    Package - > $200 - 250k Cash + Benefits A scaling, SOTA Generative AI Startup operating with a world class team (Founders have multiple prior exits) with talent from Open AI, IBM, MIT and several top orgs, focused on pioneering work and advancements in large language models (LLMs), code generation, and code translation. Their projects directly involve industry leading partners where they're applying advanced AI to solve meaningful, practical challenges with real-world impact. Broad Responsibilities: Build and maintain robust distributed training systems using PyTorch and JAX Build and train production-ready reinforcement learning infrastructure Develop orchestration tools that manage complex workflows across large-scale AI model training and evaluation. Drive innovation by researching and developing scalable reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms and training paradigms for complex, high-dimensional optimization and decision-making tasks, including recent advancements in RL for feedback-driven optimization in LLMs. Design and train large-scale RL environments for optimization problems spanning multiple industries. Engage with frontier research through open-source projects and potential publications. Requirements: 2+ years of experience in distributed or decentralized RL (multi-agent preferred) using PyTorch and JAX. Research experience with RL for high-dimensional optimization problems, particularly in multi-agent reinforcement learning settings. Experience implementing advanced RL techniques such as task decomposition, hierarchical RL, goal-conditioned RL, or human-AI collaboration. Experience deploying and managing multi-GPU training infrastructure at scale. Eligible for TS/SCI clearance. Get in touch today for more details and immediate consideration / interview!
    $200k-250k yearly 3d ago
  • Senior Project Engineer

    Metric Geo

    Research and development engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    Senior Project Engineer - Heavy Civil (Earthwork & Paving) Employment Type: Full-Time I'm partnering with one of Northern California's most respected heavy civil general contractors to help them find a Senior Project Engineer with strong experience in earthwork and paving. This role is key to ensuring projects run smoothly, supporting project managers, and coordinating engineering, scheduling, and technical aspects on complex heavy civil projects. Responsibilities: Support project managers in planning, scheduling, and coordination of earthwork and paving projects Review plans, specifications, and submittals to ensure compliance and feasibility Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and field teams to resolve technical issues Monitor project progress, track costs, and assist in reporting to management Ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to project standards Qualifications: Proven experience as a project engineer in heavy civil construction Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Proficiency with construction software and Microsoft Office The company offers a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and clear opportunities for career progression within a respected, high-performing team.
    $99k-134k yearly est. 4d ago

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