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  • Staff Backend Engineer

    80Twenty

    Staff 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 19h ago
  • Staff Engineer

    Trust In Soda

    Staff engineer job in Berkeley, CA

    Do you want to play a defining role in a well backed AI company building the next generation of intelligent agents? Compensation: $220k - $240k Employment Type: Full time Model: Hybrid (days on site, 3 days remote) This company is building AI agents that automate complex, manual workflows across one of the largest and most operationally complex industries in the world. What started with voice, the hardest and highest impact interface, is rapidly expanding into full end-to-end workflow automation across sales, servicing, and claims. The long term vision is to create reasoning agents capable of operating autonomously across entire enterprise systems. With over $70M raised, including a recent large Series B led by top tier venture firms, the company is entering a phase of rapid scale. Engineering is the core of the business, and technical decisions made today will define how intelligent systems operate in real production environments for years to come. The Opportunity: As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a senior technical leader responsible for shaping foundational systems that power AI-driven products at scale. This role goes far beyond feature delivery. You will own architectural direction, influence platform strategy, and build systems that enable reliable, observable, high-performance AI agents in a regulated, mission-critical environment. You will work with an elite group of engineers, researchers, and product leaders who value strong technical judgment, clear communication, and high ownership. This is a role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving hard infrastructure problems, and wants to see their work have immediate, real world impact. What You Will Do: Define and drive the technical vision for core platforms and domains, including architecture, infrastructure, tooling, and performance Design, build, and operate scalable backend systems that leverage foundational LLMs and asynchronous workflows Lead architectural decisions and trade-offs, balancing speed of iteration with long-term reliability and maintainability Partner closely with product, data science, and infrastructure teams to translate business strategy into durable technical roadmaps Serve as a technical mentor through design reviews, code reviews, and hands-on guidance, raising the bar for engineering excellence Own operational excellence across the stack, including debugging complex issues, participating in on-call, and leading post-mortems Define, measure, and improve reliability metrics such as SLAs, SLOs, and SLIs Identify technical debt and drive initiatives that improve system quality, performance, and developer velocity Introduce new technologies and processes that materially improve how teams build and ship software Represent the engineering organization externally when appropriate through technical talks, open source, or partner engagement What We're Looking For: 8+ years of experience building and operating high-quality production software, with strong depth in Python Demonstrated experience architecting asynchronous, distributed, high-throughput systems in production Strong expertise with Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, and asyncio or equivalent Proficiency with Node.js, React, TypeScript, and Express, with sound judgment on when to use each stack Deep knowledge of SQL and experience with distributed messaging and streaming systems such as Kafka, SQS, SNS, or RabbitMQ Solid cloud experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, including infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and observability Ability to navigate ambiguity, make principled trade-offs, and lead without formal authority Experience working in remote, asynchronous, distributed teams with strong written and verbal communication skills Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies and their real-world applications Nice to Haves: Hands-on experience working with large language models and techniques to improve reliability, latency, and cost efficiency Experience in regulated or compliance-heavy industries such as insurance, finance, or healthcare Background in high-growth startup environments where systems and teams scaled rapidly Proven track record of mentoring senior and mid-level engineers Public technical contributions through open source, talks, or publications Why This Role: Strong funding, long runway, and clear momentum toward category leadership Ownership over foundational systems that define how autonomous AI agents operate in production High autonomy and trust with direct influence on long-term technical direction A collaborative, high caliber engineering culture that values rigor, learning, and impact The opportunity to help define a new category of applied AI systems used by real customers at scale If you are excited by the chance to shape the core architecture of an AI platform operating in the real world, this role offers both the scope and the ownership to make a lasting impact.
    $220k-240k yearly 19h ago
  • Senior Principal Security Engineer, Infrastructure

    Code Red Partners 4.0company rating

    Staff engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    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
    $250k-350k yearly 3d ago
  • Staff Design Engineer

    Strativ Group

    Staff engineer job in Fremont, 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
    $200k-300k yearly 4d ago
  • Senior Mechanical Engineer

    LVI Associates 4.2company rating

    Staff engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    A globally respected engineering and design firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex, high-impact projects across diverse markets. You will play a key role in delivering sustainable, innovative mechanical systems and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Are you looking to be part of a forward-thinking team that's redefining engineering excellence? If so, please reach out to learn more. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for... Leading mechanical design for building systems on large-scale projects Managing project schedules, budgets, and quality standards Coordinate closely with other teams The Senior Mechanical Engineer should have the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering PE license required 6+ years of experience in mechanical building systems design Benefits/Perks Collaborative, creative team environment Competitive compensation and performance bonuses Flexible remote environment
    $121k-158k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Atlassian Tools Engineer - OEM Automotive

    Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group

    Staff engineer job in Newark, CA

    Top 3 must haves: Jira Atlassian Automotive experience with OEMs Integration work within Atlassian systems We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Atlassian Platform Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and supporting our suite of Atlassian products, including Jira, Confluence, and other related tools. You will work closely with various departments to understand their needs, implement solutions, and ensure the effective utilization of Atlassian products to improve business processes and productivity. You Will: • Manage and administer Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence and related Add-ons etc.) ensuring optimal performance and reliability. • Create, Configure and customize Jira projects, workflows, permissions, and schemes to meet business requirements. • Create custom application integrations through code as needed to integrate Atlassian tools with other platforms as needed • Maintain and support Atlassian integrations with other tools and systems • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for new projects and enhancements. • Identify use cases for business and process automation and help automate processes to save time and effort and improve efficiency • Provide support to end-users and troubleshoot issues promptly. • Participate in projects related to the implementation and enhancement of Atlassian products. • Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. • Monitor project progress and report on key metrics to stakeholders. • Identify and recommend best practices and process improvements to maximize the use of Atlassian tools. • Stay up to date with the latest Atlassian features, updates, and industry trends. • Conduct regular system audits and implement changes to improve system performance and usability. You Bring: • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. • 2-4 years' experience as an Atlassian Engineer • 1+ years' experience building integrations and automations for SaaS tools • Knowledge of REST APIs and authentication mechanisms, including OAuth is required • Good understanding of Atlassian products, including Jira, Confluence, and associated plugins. • Strong programming skills with experience in Groovy/Python, SQL is required • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams. • Experience with cloud and on-prem Atlassian instances is a huge plus
    $127k-178k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Frontend Engineer (React.JS & Node.JS) - W2 Contract

    Flexton Inc.

    Staff engineer job in San Jose, CA

    Frontend Engineer Duration: 6+ months (possible extension) Type: W2 Contract (Open to Consider USC, GC, EAD) - No Third Party or C2C Experience: 6+ Years in an Enterprise Environment with BS or MS in Computer Science. Must Have: JavaScript, React.JS, Typescript, NodeJS and REST API Job Summary: Seeking a Frontend Engineer with strong experience in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and hands-on expertise in React and Node.js. The role involves building scalable, high-quality UI components and collaborating in an Agile development environment. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain frontend modules using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, and Node.js. Implement unit testing (JUnit) and ensure code quality. Utilize jQuery and core data structures where applicable. Work closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum setup. Participate in solution design, code reviews, and feature development. Required Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS. Must-have: React.js and Node.js. Experience with unit testing tools (JUnit). Good understanding of data structures and jQuery.
    $116k-167k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Founding Engineer / Product Engineer - $300,000-500,000 base plus Bonus & Equity

    This Is Growth

    Staff engineer job in San Mateo, CA

    🚀 Hiring: Software Engineer / Founding Engineer / Product Engineer 📍 San Francisco (Hybrid / In-Office) 💰 $300,000-500,000 base plus Bonus & Equity We're working with a VC-backed startup building a product at the intersection of engineering, product, and real-world impact. This is a rare opportunity to join early, influence architecture, and help shape what the company becomes. You'll work across front-end, back-end, or full-stack, depending on your strengths and interests. Titles are flexible, as this could be a Founding Engineer, Product Engineer, or Senior Software Engineer role. You'll be trusted to: Build and ship core product features end-to-end Influence technical direction and system design Work closely with founders, product, and design Help define engineering standards as the company scales Tech Stack React + TypeScript (frontend) Python or Node.js (backend) Modern cloud-native tooling What We're Looking For Experience at startup or VC-backed companies (Seed-Series B ideal) Strong fundamentals in React, TypeScript, Python and/or Node Comfort owning problems, not just tickets Product-minded engineers who care about why , not just how Why This Role Early-stage impact: your work directly shapes the product High ownership, high trust environment Strong funding, clear roadmap, ambitious founders Surrounded by sharp, driven people who move fast
    $97k-134k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Hardware Engineer

    Shyld Ai

    Staff engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    We are looking for a junior, motivated and talented problem solver. The ideal candidate will be responsible for testing and assembling electrical and mechanical components into devices. They will also help design and manufacture our product, organize the lab and work with suppliers as needed. They should be able to make quality assurance checks in order to keep the product standard high. Responsibilities Evaluate electrical products and systems by designing testing methods Organize lab Test finished products and system capabilities Keep necessary equipment operational Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Have knowledge of sensors, mechanical parts and electronic boards Can solder electrical components on PCB Strong problem solving, technical, math and science skills Strong written and verbal communication
    $114k-161k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior/Staff Engineer - AI and MCP

    Pagos Consultants

    Staff engineer job in San Mateo, CA

    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
    $128k-191k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Senior/Staff Frontend Engineer

    Sinclair Talent Solutions 4.6company rating

    Staff engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    Senior / Staff Frontend Engineer | Product-Focused | Series A Startup We're working with a Series A, AI-driven software company building a product that fundamentally changes how federal contractors create and submit proposals. This team is tackling complex, high-stakes workflows and turning weeks of compliance-heavy work into days through thoughtful product design and modern AI. This role is ideal for a Senior or Staff-level Frontend Engineer who cares deeply about user experience, enjoys owning large parts of the product, and wants to help shape both the technical foundation and product direction at an early-stage company. What you'll do • Build and ship core, customer-facing product features used by external users • Own frontend architecture and help define best practices as the product scales • Partner closely with product, design, and backend engineering to deliver polished, intuitive experiences • Translate complex workflows into clean, usable interfaces • Contribute to enterprise-grade software with high standards for performance and reliability • Play a key role in an early-stage company, influencing both product direction and engineering culture What we're looking for • 5+ years of product-focused frontend engineering experience • Proven experience building consumer or business-facing products (not just internal tools) • Background working at a Series A or early-stage startup, or a strong desire to work in that environment • Track record of shipping high-quality software in fast-moving, ambiguous settings • Senior-level ownership mindset, with Staff-level scope or ambition welcomed Technical skills • Strong proficiency in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript • Deep understanding of modern web technologies and frontend architecture • Strong UI/UX instincts and product design sensibility • Experience building complex, data-rich interfaces • Exposure to AI-powered features or large language models is a plus Traits that matter • Product-minded and deeply user-centric • Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions • Excited to build from the ground up at an early-stage startup • Clear communicator who collaborates well across disciplines If you're excited about building meaningful, user-facing products at a Series A company where your work has visible impact, this is worth a conversation.
    $139k-200k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Staff High Voltage Battery Mechatronics Test Engineer

    Info Way Solutions 4.3company rating

    Staff engineer job in Fremont, CA

    Lead validation of new battery products by identifying risks with the cross-functional team through DFMEA, defining validation plans and schedules, and managing test execution towards milestones such as phase exits and start of production Develop test infrastructure including mechanical fixtures, electrical testers, and software libraries to allow other test engineers to effectively execute testing. Past examples include pack-scale impact abuse rig, high power (>500 kW) electrical pack cyclers, and ground-up software libraries for bench-level debug and operation of battery packs Design and commission complex automated test rigs that involve electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and software elements Draft organized and clear engineering documentation from schematics and drawings, to test plans and test reports Devise novel test strategies to derisk new technologies Manage and delegate work to junior engineers. Mentor them on technical subjects and check the integrity of their work Communicate with engineering leaders the status of a validation program, risks, and failures discovered from testing Step in to resolve critical issues and make decisions to help the cross-functional team move past roadblocks Investigate test and field failures to resolve design deficiencies and improve test coverage Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or 5+ years of equivalent experience Strong understanding and demonstrated experience of most of the following: digital electronics, measurement and instrumentation, data acquisition, statics, solid mechanics, materials science, fatigue, fluids, heat transfer, failure analysis, physics of failure, accelerated lifetime testing Experience designing automation systems, mechatronic systems, mechanical structures, and machinery in 3D CAD software Experience designing and debugging analog circuits, digital or embedded systems; experience using electrical test equipment such as digital multimeters, hipot testers, micro-ohm meters, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers; experience with EDA and SPICE software Experience with an object-oriented coding language and scripting (Python, C++, etc.) for hardware control and data analysis; experiencing writing software libraries that will be used by others Experience creating, and executing design validation plans and test methods to validate performance requirements Familiarity with high voltage systems and safe work practices Experience leading, and driving technical projects to completion, especially when multiple teams' input and consensus are required Comfort with balancing competing priorities and timelines and aligning those prioritizations with cross-functional team An appetite for hands-on technical problem solving and first-principles thinking What to Expect We are looking to hire an experienced mechatronics engineer for our HV Battery test team where you will work with passionate and multi-disciplinary engineers while using hardware, firmware, and software tools to validate Tesla vehicle battery products to rigorous internal and automotive-industry reliability standards. This role influences product design through reliability risk identification and testing. We start at early concept phases, going through product development and launch, and continuing into mass production. The candidate will be responsible for developing test plans, designing and implementing automated test rigs, pushing test samples to failure, and reporting on findings. In addition, as an experienced engineer, you will be put in leadership positions to drive validation programs and manage other engineers. We are interested in candidates with over 5 years of relevant experience, with priority given to curious and driven engineers that have a proven track record of strong technical problem solving, leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration. What You'll Do What You'll Bring Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Compensation and Benefits
    $108k-137k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Electrical System Design Engineer

    Droisys 4.3company rating

    Staff engineer job in Fremont, CA

    Droisys is an innovation technology company focused on helping companies accelerate their digital initiatives from strategy and planning through execution. We leverage deep technical expertise, Agile methodologies, and data-driven intelligence to modernize systems of engagement and simplify human/tech interaction. Amazing things happen when we work in environments where everyone feels a true sense of belonging and when candidates have the requisite skills and opportunities to succeed. At Droisys, we invest in our talent and support career growth, and we are always on the lookout for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth by delivering top results for our clients. Join us to challenge yourself and accomplish work that matters. Here are the job details Position: Electrical Engineer Location: Fermont, CA (Onsite Work) Duration: 12+ Months Rate: $95/hr W2 EE System Design Position Experience: • Large scale system level design experience involving different subcomponents. • Cable and cable harness design • PCB design & layout experience preferred • RS232, Ethernet, Ethercat bus experience preferred • 208/408VAC, breakers, contactors and distribution box design preferred • Safety Certification, S22 preferred • 24VDC digital IO preferred • SAP/Product-Lifecycle-Management online documentation system Job Description: • Design and modify IO and power cables and PCBs. • Find component replacements and test obsolete/End of life components • Drive solutions to field problem reports. • Conduct design reviews when necessary • Check electrical drawings and schematics before production release • Work with mechanical and software engineers to solve field and/or new design problems • BOM (Bill of Material) structuring for new/updated parts • Online documentation in a Product-Lifecycle-Management system Requirements: • Min: BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering • Must be motivated; job requires a “Sherlock Holmes attitude” to find the correct resource/tool owner or technical expert. • Must be self-directed/independent as well as able to work in a team • Good communication and presentation skills • Strong computer proficiency • Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage priorities • Schematic capture CAD experience; OrCAD preferred • BOM management software experience • Proficient in MS office products required. Note: This is not an embedded systems job. Droisys is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. Droisys believes in diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and we are committed to fostering a diverse work environment.
    $95 hourly 4d ago
  • Product Engineer

    Indent 3.3company rating

    Staff engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    About You: You have several years of experience with full-stack web development. Our application is built with Next.js/TypeScript/Tailwind on the frontend, Python/FastAPI/Postgres/Redis on the backend. You understand how to build resilient applications with LLMs: managing tool calls, prompts, cost/latency tradeoffs, etc. You can talk directly with customers, analyze usage data, and iterate based on feedback. You can make sound product decisions on your own. You have clear likes and dislikes about AI coding tools you have tried, and know what should be better. We dogfood a lot! About Us: Indent is building the platform that every software engineer begins and ends their day in. Our customers are large engineering teams who use Indent for everything from incident response to code review to data analysis. Indent is built to handle these tasks in the real world (think analyzing a 30,000 table warehouse, not vibe querying a tiny Postgres instance) with minimal setup. We are a small, engineering-focused team. We come from a background of systems and infrastructure engineering, working on things like the Swift Compiler, distributed data orchestration software, and scaled video conferencing systems. We think that rigor is an advantage in this get-rich-quick market. We are taking an ambitious approach to a massive market. At Indent, one engineer can own a product like the Incident Response Agent that outperforms entire companies solving the same problem.
    $92k-122k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Firmware Engineer (Multiple Openings)

    Maxonic Inc.

    Staff engineer job in Fremont, CA

    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.
    $99k-140k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Spacecraft Avionics Lead Engineer

    Evona

    Staff engineer job in San Mateo, CA

    San Francisco Bay Area A pioneering space company developing next-gen orbital mobility solutions is hiring an Avionics and Software Lead to own the full stack of spacecraft avionics and flight software for a new Spacecraft Development. This is a rare opportunity to architect, build, and validate a complete flight system from scratch, working on cutting-edge propulsion-enabled platforms designed for responsive orbital manoeuvring. In this role, you'll define the avionics architecture, lead integration of radiation-tolerant electronics, and drive flight software development-including GNC algorithms, EPS design, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering leads to ensure spacecraft safety, autonomy, and reliability from concept through CDR. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone excited by the challenge of building high-performance spaceflight systems in a rapid development environment. What You'll Be Doing: Own the full avionics and flight software architecture through critical design review (CDR) Select and integrate COTS radiation-tolerant components for power, compute, and data handling Lead development of flight and ground software (telemetry, real-time control, fault management) Define and implement guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms Design electrical power systems (EPS), data bus architecture, and flight harnessing Build and operate a flat-sat HIL testbed for integration and validation Develop ICDs and maintain firmware/software configuration processes Support subsystem integration and testing campaigns Conduct FMEA and reliability analyses Lead subsystem design reviews and contribute to broader mission engineering milestones What You'll Need: Bachelor's degree in software engineering, electrical engineering, or similar 8+ years of experience developing avionics or flight software for spacecraft or other high-reliability systems Strong background in embedded systems, spacecraft autonomy, or GNC Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust; Python for scripting/testing Experience with radiation-hardened processors and electronics (Microchip, Xilinx, etc.) Familiarity with CAN, SpaceWire, RS-422, and other bus protocols HIL integration experience and knowledge of EMI/EMC and power distribution design principles U.S. Person (citizenship or permanent residency) required Desirable Experience: Autonomy frameworks or fault-tolerant flight software Space-rated EPS or battery management systems Responsive space operations or in-space logistics Previous experience in a startup or fast-paced R&D environment
    $87k-139k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Lead Full Stack Enginner

    Alpha Associates Recruitment

    Staff engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    Senior Full Stack Engineer (AI) - Onsite NYC or San Francisco I'm working with a fast-scaling enterprise AI company that's just made a major acquisition and is building the next generation of AI-driven contract intelligence software. This is an opportunity to join a small, elite engineering team at a pivotal moment and work directly with founding-level leaders on genuinely best-in-class AI agent technology used by some of the largest enterprises in the world. Why this role stands out Early engineer in a newly integrated, high-impact team Real ownership and influence over product and technical direction Building AI agents that sit at the core of enterprise systems Solving complex problems in a fast-moving, startup-style environment What they're looking for 5-10 years full stack experience (Python, JavaScript, React) Hands-on experience building AI products (4+ years ideal) Strong backend foundations: SQL, Postgres, databases, CI/CD Experience with agent frameworks (LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen) Comfortable using AI coding tools daily (Cursor, Codex) Startup background (Series A-B preferred) Logistics Onsite 5 days/week New York or San Francisco If you're excited by high-ownership engineering roles at the intersection of AI, enterprise software, and scale, please apply!
    $87k-139k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Hardware Engineer (founding)

    Needl

    Staff engineer job in San Francisco, CA

    Founding Hardware Engineer (Stealth Robotics Startup) On-Site • San Francisco, CA About Us We're a tiny, fast-moving team building autonomous systems for heavy industrial machines. We retrofit existing equipment with a plug-and-play autonomy kit that taps directly into machine controls and layers on a full perception + connectivity stack: multi-sensor vision, LiDAR, high-precision GNSS, IMU, and a low-latency tele-operation network. In just a few months, we've gone from first prototype to real machines operating on active job sites, with early recurring revenue and a growing pipeline of paid pilots. We're backed by top-tier early-stage investors along with a group of founder-operators who know what it takes to build in the real world. Our founding team has built and shipped hardware, software, and robotics systems before. We thrive where physical machinery, harsh environments, and rapid iteration collide. Why Join Us You want to work on problems that actually matter - fixing how the world builds things. Construction is the backbone of civilization, and it's currently broken. We're here to change that. You don't want a cushy robotics lab job. You want to build robots in the mud, on real sites, under real constraints. You'd rather spend a week living out of a dusty RV next to a machine you're debugging than polishing a slide deck. You want to see your designs move 20-50 tons of real hardware. You want to feel the stakes. You want teammates who operate at founder-level intensity and ownership. About You You're a hacker at heart - the kind of person who gets a prototype working before most people finish their planning doc. You've built something from scratch: a company, a product, a robot, a system - success not required, agency absolutely required. You work extremely hard, laugh often, and don't mind chaos. You prefer “figure it out now” to “wait for perfect requirements.” What You'll Own As a founding Hardware / Mechatronics Engineer, you'll design and build the core systems that enable remote operation, sensing, and autonomy assistance on industrial machines. You'll work across mechanical, electrical, and embedded disciplines, often all in the same day. System Design & Prototyping Architect and build tele-operation hardware systems, including power, compute, and control modules for machine retrofits. Sensor Integration Integrate and calibrate cameras, LiDAR, radar, GNSS, IMUs, and other sensors using interfaces like GMSL, CAN, and Ethernet. Electrical & Mechanical Integration Design robust wiring harnesses, brackets, mounts, and enclosures that survive real-world abuse. Communication Interfaces Implement and validate CAN, LIN, J1939, Serial, and Ethernet connections with both existing ECUs and custom control hardware. Manufacturing & DFM Work with vendors to bring designs from scrappy prototypes to reliable production, including DFM, testing, and validation. Testing & Validation Lead machine bring-up, HIL testing, and on-site debugging alongside software and autonomy engineers. Documentation & Design Produce schematics, harness drawings, CAD models, assembly docs, and anything else needed to build and scale the hardware. Compensation & Support Base: ~$250-380k Equity: ~1-3% Full health/dental/vision, relocation + visa support, downtown SF workspace with full electronics/mech prototyping tools, 401(k), high-spec laptop, and budget for any gear you need.
    $114k-161k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior Backend Engineer

    Umatr

    Staff engineer job in Alameda, CA

    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
    $117k-164k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Agent Systems Engineer

    Acceler8 Talent

    Staff engineer job in Alameda, CA

    Senior Agent Systems Engineer We're representing a frontier AI research group building autonomous systems that can reason, plan, and operate complex real-world engineering workflows. This is a core engineering role shaping how intelligent agents interact with tools, data, and long-horizon tasks. ⭐ The Opportunity Join a small, high-performing team designing the orchestration, planning, and execution layer that enables LLM-driven agents to reliably complete multi-step engineering processes. What You'll Do Build agent planning and orchestration systems that coordinate tool calls, workflows, and long-horizon tasks Design schemas, action interfaces, and deterministic execution flows Implement robust error-handling, rollback, retry, and reproducibility strategies Own the tooling logic that connects agents to real engineering stacks Partner with ML researchers, infra teams, and domain experts to deliver production-grade agent systems What You Bring Experience building agent systems, orchestrators, tool-use frameworks, or structured LLM pipelines Strong systems-engineering fundamentals - deterministic thinking, reliability, and failure-mode awareness Comfort designing workflows that integrate with complex real-world tools Ability to work in a fast, experimental environment where robustness matters Why This Role Excites People Build agent systems that control real physical-world workflows, not just simulations Huge scope for technical ownership and creative problem-solving Mission-driven environment focused on breakthrough autonomy Competitive salary + strong equity in a fast-scaling AI organization Interested? If you're passionate about building reliable, intelligent agent systems at the cutting edge of AI and autonomy, we'd love to speak.
    $86k-121k yearly est. 2d ago

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