Senior Build & Release Engineer at ALSO | Palo Alto

Join the Revolution in Electric Mobility!At ALSO, we are on a mission to redefine transportation. Born from the innovative spirit of Rivian, our dedicated team is composed of passionate builders and innovators. We are committed to developing cutting-edge, vertically integrated small electric vehicles (EVs) that tackle the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our goal is to encourage everyone to choose ALSO, facilitating a shift from traditional vehicles to more affordable, enjoyable, and energy-efficient alternatives.As a Senior Build & Release Engineer, you will play a key role in the ALSO Embedded firmware team, spearheading the greenfield development of next-generation products. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, guiding teams from concept through launch while influencing our engineering practices and standards. Collaboration will be essential as you engage with software, control, and systems teams to establish and maintain robust systems, release pipelines, developer tools, and workflow automation for our embedded firmware.

About ALSO.At ALSO, we are revolutionizing electric mobility. Founded as a part of Rivian, we are a dedicated team of innovators committed to designing groundbreaking, vertically integrated small electric vehicles (EVs) aimed at addressing current and future global mobility challenges. Our mission is to inspire a new way to ride—transforming countless local car, truck, and SUV miles into more affordable, enjoyable, and 10-50 times more efficient journeys.We are seeking a skilled Battery Test Engineer to lead the development and testing of the next generation of batteries for light electric vehicles. This critical role will involve building, testing, and diagnosing battery failures, while also developing and executing comprehensive test plans, performing hands-on testing, and providing design recommendations focused on battery safety. Ideal candidates will combine technical expertise in testing with strong data analysis and documentation skills.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and conduct tests on prototype battery packs for light electric vehicles as part of an agile, collaborative team.Evaluate and enhance battery safety, emphasizing passive propagation resistance.Partner with design, systems, and reliability engineers to create test plans, ensuring thorough execution, analysis, and reporting to key stakeholders.Perform thermal and electrical performance verification, as well as reliability, durability, and safety testing (including thermal runaway), while meticulously documenting all procedures and results.Set up and manage testing equipment, including DAQs and various sensors, to monitor and collect data across multiple test conditions.Coordinate with third-party vendors, contract manufacturers, and testing facilities.Analyze test results and prepare coherent technical summaries detailing methodologies, observations, and conclusions.Assist in maintaining and calibrating testing equipment while aiding in the development of new testing fixtures and setups.Occasional travel to visit testing vendors (up to 15% of the time).QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.Proficient understanding of lithium-ion battery construction methods, failure modes, charging mechanisms, and battery management systems.

The banking landscape is undergoing a transformation, and customers now demand interactions that are simple, personalized, and instantaneous.We are developing a universal banking assistant designed for millions of U.S. consumers to facilitate transactions across all financial institutions and eventually automate their financial aspirations. Our innovative BankGPT platform is set to replace outdated legacy systems in financial institutions and dominate the complete customer experience stack, tapping into a staggering $200B market opportunity and potentially displacing multiple publicly traded companies.Ultimately, our goal is to enhance financial well-being for millions of users.With the current statistics indicating that over two-thirds of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, 50% have less than $500 in savings, and merely 17% are financially literate, we are committed to putting financial health on autopilot to tackle these issues head-on.Key ResponsibilitiesGain an in-depth understanding of the technical features of our products and services.Serve as the product authority during sales engagements, addressing business and technical inquiries, delivering tailored demonstrations, articulating value propositions, and showcasing technical advantages over competitors.Collaborate with the sales team on business development initiatives and provide essential technical insights in discussions with prospective clients.Develop organizational and technical writing skills to create business-critical RFPs and RFIs, ensuring a comprehensive and accurate database of responses.Utilize insights from customer and prospect interactions to refine communication with potential clients.Relay client feedback to internal stakeholders, including the Product, Marketing, and Leadership teams.Participate in various sales-related activities, including client events, trade shows, and other strategic initiatives.

The landscape of banking is evolving rapidly, and consumers now demand interactions that are seamless, personalized, and instantaneous.At interfaceai, we're developing a universal banking assistant designed to empower millions of U.S. consumers to manage transactions across various financial institutions and ultimately autonomously navigate their financial objectives. Leveraging our innovative BankGPT platform, this solution is poised to replace outdated legacy systems within financial organizations and dominate the entire customer experience stack, tapping into a remarkable $200 billion market opportunity and potentially displacing numerous publicly traded companies.Our mission is to foster financial well-being for millions of individuals.With over two-thirds of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, half having less than $500 in savings, and merely 17% demonstrating financial literacy, we are determined to automate financial well-being to address these challenges.About the RoleWe are creating an AI-driven platform where intelligent systems, real-time services, and distributed infrastructure merge to fuel innovative financial products. We seek a Senior Platform Engineer who possesses deep technical expertise, an AI-first mindset, and a passion for constructing foundational systems through software development.This individual contributor role is tailored for someone who:Thinks in terms of distributed systemsDemonstrates extensive and confident coding skillsHas a solid understanding of AI-native architecturesBuilds robust and scalable platformsElevates the engineering standards for their peers

About FlowAt Flow, we are redefining the essence of living, working, and connecting. We are more than just a real estate company; Flow is a pioneering brand, a sophisticated technology platform, and a dynamic operational ecosystem encompassing condominiums, hotels, multifamily residences, and office spaces. Our goal is to create a transformative living experience that emphasizes flexibility, connectivity, and authentic community, delivering real value to everyone who calls Flow home.Our mission embodies oneness: prioritizing our residents and their experiences while nurturing connections with ourselves, each other, and the environment. By placing people at the heart of our endeavors, we are cultivating vibrant, human-centric communities where life, work, creativity, and leisure seamlessly coexist.Position OverviewAs an integral part of our engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical landscape at Flow. We are actively seeking a Senior Platform Engineer who is passionate about designing, developing, and deploying robust platform solutions while ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our infrastructure. Your expertise will be crucial in propelling Flow towards its objectives and enhancing the productivity of our product engineering team.At Flow, we are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to refine decision-making processes within the organization. As trailblazers in our sector, we aim not just to adapt to the swiftly evolving realm of platform engineering but to lead its advancement.

Senior Engineering ManagerJoin Mudflap as we revolutionize the $800 billion trucking industry, a vital component of the U.S. economy. Our innovative payment solutions empower truckers to save significantly on their primary business expense—fuel. We connect our fuel stop partners with new customer bases, enhancing visibility and access. As a rapidly growing marketplace, we seek top-tier Engineering Managers to lead and expand our product engineering teams, contributing to the evolution of our consumer-centric fintech platform.About the RoleIn the capacity of Senior Engineering Manager, you will oversee a talented team of 5 or more engineers dedicated to the development of consumer-focused fintech and marketplace products. You will closely collaborate with product, data, and engineering leadership to drive success. This role demands a blend of hands-on technical proficiency and leadership experience, with a proven track record of scaling engineering teams in both startups and larger tech environments. You'll play an essential role in cultivating our engineering culture, mentoring your team, and delivering high-quality software that shapes the future of trucking payments.Leveling & Team PlacementWe are open to considering candidates for either the Engineering Manager or Senior Engineering Manager position, contingent on experience and team alignment.What You’ll Do:Engineering Manager / Sr. Engineering Manager, Payments Infrastructure & BillingLead the Payments Infrastructure & Billing teams, overseeing payment methods, customer charges, refunds, credits, statements, and precise financial reporting.Collaborate closely with product and finance to design and refine robust systems and data models that accurately reflect all financial transactions in our ledger.Function as a player-coach for your engineering team, maintaining close engagement with technical details while fostering team growth and support.Adopt an end-to-end systems perspective on back-office workflows, enhancing our payment and accounts receivable capabilities as the business scales.

About Spacial:At Spacial, we are revolutionizing the design, engineering, and approval processes in the built environment. With extensive experience in architecture, engineering, and construction, we understand the industry's challenges — including slow approvals, endless revisions, and vague requirements that can undermine even the best designs.We created Spacial to address these issues. Our innovative AI-powered platform automates structural and MEP engineering, converting 2D plans into permit-ready, code-compliant drawings in days rather than months.This is not merely optimization; it represents a new standard aimed at providing the AEC industry with speed, clarity, and control from the outset. By uniting architects, engineers, builders, and homeowners on a single platform, Spacial removes friction, expedites approvals, and accelerates the realization of ideas.We are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team in the SF Bay Area. Enjoy a hybrid work model from our beautiful office in Palo Alto!

Mudflap is revolutionizing the $800 billion trucking industry, which serves as a vital pillar of the U.S. economy. Our innovative payment solutions empower truckers to save significantly on their primary operational cost: fuel. Additionally, we connect our network of fuel stop partners with new, hard-to-reach clients. As a rapidly expanding marketplace, we are on the lookout for a passionate, customer-focused individual to join our dynamic team.In this pivotal role as a Senior Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in crafting the data infrastructure that enables faster and smarter decision-making across our organization. You will design, scale, and manage our modern, cloud-based data platform, ensuring that our data flows seamlessly and is effectively utilized by teams throughout the company.This is a rare opportunity to establish data standards, influence technical direction, and guarantee the quality, consistency, and scalability of the data platform relied upon by hundreds of thousands of small and medium-sized trucking companies each day.Our Palo Alto office offers a hybrid work environment that encourages collaboration in the office while also providing the flexibility to work remotely.

About Pivotal Pivotal designs, develops, and manufactures lightweight electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company is known for the BlackFly, a light eVTOL aircraft that has completed manned missions and entered the consumer market. Pivotal’s aircraft are efficient, compact, and straightforward to operate, serving uses in consumer, public service, and defense sectors. With a tilt-aircraft architecture and a platform built for scalability, Pivotal’s designs have been flying for over ten years. The latest model, Helix, is moving toward general release and scalable production by early 2026. Role Overview: Senior Mechanical Engineer The Aeromechanical team seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of aircraft subsystems and mechanisms. This role involves designing and executing tests for multiple subsystems on Pivotal’s aircraft. Location Palo Alto, CA

Teleo is an innovative robotics startup that is transforming a trillion-dollar industry by turning heavy construction equipment—such as loaders, dozers, excavators, and trucks—into autonomous robots. This groundbreaking technology empowers a single operator to efficiently manage multiple machines at once, greatly enhancing customer value while prioritizing operator safety and comfort.Founded by industry veterans Vinay Shet and Rom Clément, who previously spearheaded projects like Lyft’s Self Driving Car and Google Street View, Teleo is supported by esteemed investors including YCombinator, Up Partners, and F-Prime Capital, along with a host of industry leaders. Our product has been successfully deployed across several continents and is generating significant revenue.As Teleo prepares for rapid expansion, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team that is developing a product with far-reaching impact. You will work on cutting-edge 100,000-pound autonomous robots, tackling complex engineering challenges that merge hardware, software, and AI, all while being part of an exciting startup journey.

About VoltaiVoltai is at the forefront of technology, developing innovative world models and intelligent agents that learn, evaluate, plan, and interact with the physical world. Our journey begins with creating advanced hardware, focusing on electronic systems and semiconductors, where artificial intelligence transcends human cognitive limitations.About Our TeamOur team, supported by leading Silicon Valley investors and Stanford University, includes former Stanford professors, SAIL researchers, Olympiad medalists, and industry leaders from renowned companies such as Google, AMD, Broadcom, and Marvell. We are proud to have former high-ranking officials, including a US Secretary of Defense and Senior Advisors to multiple US presidents, among us.

About VoltaiVoltai is at the forefront of developing advanced world models and agents that enable learning, evaluation, planning, experimentation, and interaction with the physical environment. Our initial focus is on understanding and building hardware, specifically electronic systems and semiconductors, where artificial intelligence can design and create beyond the limits of human cognition.About the TeamSupported by some of Silicon Valley’s most prestigious investors, Stanford University, and prominent figures including CEOs and Presidents from Google, AMD, Broadcom, and Marvell, our team comprises former Stanford professors, SAIL researchers, Olympiad medalists, CTOs of Synopsys & GlobalFoundries, and advisors who have served under four US presidents.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of engineers through agile sprint cycles and critical delivery milestones.Drive sprint planning and execution, from backlog refinement to sprint reviews and retrospectives.Prioritize engineering tasks based on business impact, technical debt, and resource limitations.Transform complex requirements from product and hardware teams into clear, actionable engineering tasks and user stories.Eliminate obstacles and enhance team efficiency through daily stand-ups, one-on-ones, and cross-team collaboration.Collaborate closely with product and design teams to maintain a balance between feature delivery and technical excellence.Monitor team performance through velocity tracking, sprint health assessments, and delivery metrics while fostering continuous improvement.

Join acryldata, an innovative leader in AI and data management, as we revolutionize the way enterprises utilize their data. Our flagship product, DataHub, is an AI & Data Context Platform trusted by over 3,000 organizations, including industry giants like Apple, CVS Health, Netflix, and Visa. Developed in collaboration with a vibrant open-source community of over 13,000 contributors, DataHub's metadata graph offers unparalleled insights into AI and data assets, ensuring exceptional scalability and flexibility.Our enterprise SaaS solution, DataHub Cloud, provides a fully managed platform equipped with AI-driven discovery, observability, and governance features. Businesses depend on DataHub to accelerate the realization of their data investments, guarantee the reliability of AI systems, and establish cohesive governance frameworks, thus harmonizing AI and data to mitigate data chaos.The ChallengeAs AI and data products grow increasingly vital, organizations encounter a metadata crisis:Lack of a unified approach to monitoring the intricate data supply chains fueling AI systems.Engineering teams facing hurdles in data discovery, lineage tracking, and governance.Organizations demanding machine-scale metadata management that goes beyond human-browsable catalogs.Why This MattersThis is where infrastructure meets impact. The metadata layer you will develop will be instrumental in powering the next generation of AI systems at a large scale. Your contributions will influence how thousands of organizations deploy AI safely and effectively, impacting millions of users across the globe.The RoleWe are in search of a highly skilled Python engineer to spearhead the development of DataHub's ingestion framework—the backbone that links various data systems and enhances our metadata collection capabilities.You Will BuildResilient, scalable ingestion systems for enterprise-level metadata.Clean, user-friendly APIs for our connector ecosystem.Event-driven architectures for real-time metadata processing.Schema mapping for diverse systems integrated with DataHub's unified model.Versioning systems for AI assets, including training data, model weights, and embeddings.

About Odyssey Odyssey is an AI research lab focused on building general-purpose world models. The team is developing advanced multimodal intelligence for a range of applications in consumer, enterprise, and intelligence fields. Odyssey’s flagship model, Odyssey-2 Pro, reflects the company’s drive to push the boundaries of AI. Role Overview: Senior Recruiter This Senior Recruiter position sits at the heart of Odyssey’s growth. The role covers end-to-end hiring for a wide range of functions: operations, commercial, product, design, go-to-market, people, and finance. Recruiting here is more akin to executive search than high-volume staffing, every hire shapes the company’s future. The Senior Recruiter partners closely with founders and leaders to bring in top talent in a competitive market. This role suits an experienced recruiter who values hands-on work and wants to focus on impactful hiring. The emphasis is on quality, not quantity: each search is unique, and every candidate matters. What You Will Do Lead the full recruiting lifecycle for roles across operations, product, design, go-to-market, and finance. Collaborate directly with founders and hiring managers to define job requirements and set hiring strategies. Source, engage, and close senior and executive-level candidates in a highly competitive talent market. Develop creative outreach approaches to connect with candidates who may not know Odyssey yet, helping to build the employer brand from scratch. Implement and improve structured, data-driven recruitment processes. Use AI tools (such as Claude, OpenAI, and others) to streamline sourcing, outreach, and workflow. Manage the candidate experience from first contact to offer, ensuring a thoughtful and personalized process for every hire. Location Palo Alto

About Spacial:At Spacial, we are pioneering a transformative approach to the design, engineering, and approval processes in the built environment. With extensive expertise in architecture, engineering, and construction, our team has experienced the industry's challenges—prolonged approvals, persistent revisions, and ambiguous requirements that can compromise even the finest designs.To address these issues, we developed Spacial: an AI-driven platform that automates structural and MEP engineering, converting 2D designs into permit-ready, code-compliant documentation in a matter of days rather than months.This represents more than just optimization; it establishes a new benchmark for the AEC industry, delivering speed, clarity, and control from day one. By uniting architects, engineers, builders, and homeowners on a singular platform, Spacial eradicates obstacles, expedites approvals, and accelerates the realization of innovative ideas.

Join SpaceX as a Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of designing cutting-edge technology for our Starshield program. You will lead the verification efforts for ASIC designs, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop verification strategies, create test plans, and utilize advanced tools to validate complex ASIC designs. Your expertise will be vital in driving innovation and efficiency within the team.

Join the Team at ALSO!At ALSO, a pioneering electric mobility company that emerged from Rivian, we are driven by a shared passion for innovation and sustainability. Our dynamic team of builders, dreamers, and doers is dedicated to developing groundbreaking vertically integrated small electric vehicles (EVs) that tackle the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to transform local transportation by inspiring everyone to choose ALSO, enabling more affordable, enjoyable, and energy-efficient travel.As a Technical Program Manager for Vehicle Lead, you will play a crucial role in our Technical Program Management team, overseeing the execution of an entire vehicle program from inception to launch. Collaborating closely with product, hardware, firmware engineering, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams, you will ensure the delivery of outstanding small EVs. With your extensive experience in bringing successful products to market, you'll shape operational processes and drive quality product delivery in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about innovating and scaling a world-class organization, we want you on our team!

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies combine expertise from two leaders in automotive innovation, working together to advance electric vehicles. The partnership focuses on developing integrated operating systems and cloud connectivity to address the challenges of electric mobility. The team’s strengths include connectivity, artificial intelligence, and security, with the goal of building smarter, more connected, and sustainable vehicles. Role overview The Release Engineer, Over-the-Air (OTA), is part of the global engineering operations team based in Palo Alto, California. This position centers on maintaining and managing vehicle software updates, as well as analyzing fleet health data to ensure Rivian’s vehicles remain up to date. The role bridges software engineering and vehicle connectivity, emphasizing the development of automated processes to manage software updates efficiently. What you will do Oversee software update campaigns for Rivian’s global fleet, covering both consumer and commercial vehicles. Support the tracking and execution of OTA software update initiatives and related workflows. Design and implement analytics solutions to manage fleet health and enhance the software update experience for users. Collaborate with Rivian Engineering and other teams to test, validate, and forecast OTA and telematics solutions. Work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to onboard and validate new OTA integrations and features before production release. Analyze data to monitor and maintain the health of Rivian’s vehicle fleet.

Join Our Innovative TeamAt Nectar Social, we are at the forefront of a transformative shift in how individuals interact with brands. The modern consumer seeks authentic connections rather than traditional marketing pitches. They prioritize genuine recommendations from trusted communities and expect personalized, human-centric experiences.We are developing an AI-driven social operating system that fuels this new commerce landscape. Our mission is to ensure that every social interaction enhances the bonds between brands and their communities, creating significant value for all involved.Founded by former leaders from Meta, we have successfully secured over $30M in funding from prestigious investors such as GV and True Ventures. We collaborate with renowned brands including Oura Health, Caraway, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Kosas, and OLIPOP. Join us in shaping the future of social commerce, where community, dialogue, and commerce seamlessly integrate.Your RoleWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect and scale the foundational systems that drive Nectar's platform. Your work will involve developing the infrastructure that collects, processes, and analyzes vast amounts of social data, while empowering AI agents to interact with this data in real-time.This position requires a blend of deep technical expertise and architectural foresight. You will play a crucial role in defining the evolution of our systems as we expand our customer base, handle increasing data volumes, and enhance our product offerings.Your ResponsibilitiesDesign and scale core systems to ingest and process extensive social data from platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit, and LinkedIn.Develop data pipelines that support AI agents and facilitate real-time analytics for our clients.Lead critical technical decisions across the platform, producing design documentation and establishing scalable architecture patterns.Enhance reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness of our data and AI infrastructure as we scale.Mentor fellow engineers and review system designs and code to elevate the engineering standards within the team.Collaborate closely with product and engineering leadership to tackle complex technical challenges and deliver impactful systems.Your Qualifications5+ years of experience in building and operating production software systems.Proven expertise in designing and scaling distributed systems and data infrastructure.Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Go.Experience with cloud platforms and microservices architecture.Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

BitGo is a pioneering provider of digital asset infrastructure solutions. We specialize in delivering secure custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services, all backed by regulated cold storage. Since our inception in 2013, we have relentlessly focused on enabling clients to confidently navigate the evolving digital asset landscape. With a global footprint and multiple Trust companies, BitGo proudly serves thousands of institutions, including many leading brands, exchanges, and retail investors across the globe. As the backbone of the digital economy, we manage a substantial share of Bitcoin network transactions and stand as the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider worldwide. For further details, visit www.bitgo.com.This position requires full-time onsite presence at our Palo Alto office to foster collaborative team dynamics and innovative problem-solving.Join our HSM team as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to the development of an API-first platform designed for businesses and developers to launch cutting-edge crypto products.