Principal Software Engineer - AI Tooling & Adoption

Join arxlight-ai as a Robotics Software Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying innovative software that drives intelligent Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in complex real-world environments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the nexus of software, hardware, and autonomous technology, crafting high-performance systems that seamlessly integrate perception, planning, control, and communication functionalities.You will engage in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers, guiding the transition of robotics software from simulation stages to field deployment.

Formic is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer with a focus on robotics to join the team in San Francisco or Oakland, CA. This position involves building software that advances robotic capabilities, with responsibilities across both front-end and back-end development. Role overview This role centers on creating and improving software that supports robotics projects. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is a key aspect, ensuring that applications are scalable and effective for real-world use. What you will do Develop and maintain software for robotics systems, working on both client and server sides Partner with engineers and other teams to design and implement new features Contribute to solutions that improve how robotics function and interact Location This position is based in San Francisco or Oakland, CA.

Arxlight AI is hiring a Robotics Hardware Engineer in Oakland. This position centers on designing, developing, testing, and refining advanced robotic systems and components. Projects span from initial concept through execution, drawing on knowledge from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is a regular part of the work, aiming to deliver reliable and cost-effective robotics solutions. What you will do Evaluate engineering concepts across electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing areas. Build prototypes, investigate failures, and help move successful designs into production. Lead the design, implementation, and testing of electro-mechanical systems. Take ownership of major systems and work with significant autonomy. Organize and run design reviews, perform technical analyses, coordinate with vendors, and develop as well as execute hardware testing plans. Support hardware demonstrations for customers as needed. Travel to testing sites when required. Apply first principles of physics to guide engineering decisions. Adapt to a range of roles and responsibilities as project needs shift. Requirements Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience with technical projects, whether academic or professional. Demonstrated ability to design complex electro-mechanical systems (such as robots, UAVs, wearables, or high-power electric propulsion systems). Ability to interpret and work with block diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts. Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals. Preferred qualifications Additional degrees or minors in related engineering fields. Familiarity with mechanical CAD tools (for example, Solidworks, NX, or Fusion 360). Experience with electrical CAD software (such as Altium).

BlueSpace.ai is at the forefront of transforming the autonomous vehicle sector with our innovative self-driving technology. Our unique 4D Predictive Perception system eliminates dependence on conventional data, enabling us to accurately anticipate the movements of all objects through state-of-the-art 4D sensors. This advancement enhances precision, reduces latency, and establishes a benchmark for safety and efficiency in autonomous driving. Our dynamic team comprises experts from various facets of the autonomous vehicle (AV) landscape, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), prestigious research institutions, and leading autonomous driving firms. With a successful history of launching AV services in California, Texas, and Florida, we are poised to lead the future of autonomy. We are on the lookout for driven, self-motivated individuals who excel in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a notable impact on the future of transportation. If you are passionate about addressing complex challenges in autonomy and redefining possibilities, we would love to hear from you.As a Systems Engineer at BlueSpace, you will engage in all facets of project development, both technical and programmatic. You will frequently interact with clients to communicate our capabilities, gather insights into their needs, generate actionable requirements, and adjust plans as necessary. Based on your findings, you will collaborate with the engineering team to create a system architecture that aligns with client expectations, pinpoint R&D opportunities, develop hardware and software solutions, and oversee the verification and validation processes prior to client delivery. To exceed client expectations, you will assist the engineering team in deriving component and performance requirements that facilitate successful project execution and create testing protocols that promote rapid iteration and early issue identification. Throughout this journey, you will uncover new product opportunities to delight existing customers and attract new ones.

Join DoorDash USA as a Senior Battery Engineer, taking charge of the comprehensive battery system architecture for our innovative robotic platform. This pivotal role involves overseeing the entire battery system design, from cell selection to full pack integration, addressing electrical configurations, mechanical packaging, thermal management, charging strategies, range calculations, and safety measures.Your contribution is vital for enhancing robot performance, reliability, safety, and lifecycle costs. We are looking for a candidate who possesses profound technical expertise in battery pack design and exceptional cross-functional execution capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesBattery System Architecture & OwnershipLead the complete battery system design for our robotic platform.Establish system requirements, including energy density, power delivery, lifecycle, safety, and environmental constraints.Oversee cell selection and supplier evaluation.Define and optimize series and parallel configurations to achieve performance and reliability targets.Develop battery system specifications and validation plans.Mechanical Packaging & IntegrationDesign resilient mechanical packaging solutions suited for dynamic robotic environments.Ensure structural integrity under shock, vibration, and drop conditions.Work closely with mechanical and industrial design teams to integrate the battery within confined robotic packaging constraints.Enhance serviceability, modularity, and manufacturability.Thermal & Cooling SystemsDevise and validate cooling strategies, both passive and active.Model and simulate thermal behavior under peak loads and rapid charging conditions.Guarantee safe operation across various environmental temperature ranges.Implement strategies to mitigate thermal runaway and cell-to-cell propagation.

Fivetran seeks a Principal Software Engineer based in Oakland, California. This position takes a central role in setting the technical direction for Fivetran’s data integration products. The Principal Software Engineer leads architecture and design efforts, while also guiding a team of experienced engineers. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of software solutions for data integration products Mentor and support a team of engineers Make architectural decisions and shape design strategies Work closely with peers to address complex technical challenges Help define engineering standards and foster a collaborative team environment Requirements Proven experience leading software engineering teams Deep understanding of software architecture and design Comfort with large-scale systems and solving complex problems Interest in mentoring engineers and influencing team practices Enjoyment of modern technologies and collaborative work

Since its inception, Fivetran has been dedicated to providing seamless and dependable access to data, akin to the reliability of electricity. With our technology, customer data is effortlessly integrated into their warehouses in a standardized format, ready for analysis without the need for engineering or ongoing maintenance. We take pride in the fact that more organizations are utilizing our solutions daily to become data-driven.About the RoleAs we build data pipelines that empower the modern data stack for thousands of companies, we are on the lookout for an exceptional and collaborative individual to join our Performance Engineering Team in the Platform Group as a Senior Staff Software Engineer. In this role, you will focus on developing top-tier enterprise capabilities and features tailored to our most demanding customers. The work you engage in will be highly visible and vital to the sustained growth and success of Fivetran, impacting our entire product suite as we advance our next-generation offerings in enterprise, data governance, and solutions engineering.Your main responsibility will be to ensure our product suite meets or surpasses performance benchmarks, enhancing overall product performance. This includes proposing and designing features that improve performance, executing performance tests, analyzing results to pinpoint issues, and proactively resolving them. You will also monitor system performance over time, identify trends, and suggest enhancements. Collaborating with engineers across various teams, you will participate in discussions, debates, and code reviews to refine ideas, designs, and implementations.The ideal candidate will embody a humble learning attitude, embracing current realities while approaching challenges from a foundational perspective. They will contribute innovative insights, empowering the team to make informed design choices. You will be actively involved in implementation tasks, consistently refining decision-making factors to align with strategic objectives.This full-time position is based in our Oakland office. Our hybrid work model provides a mix of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, with two days in the office each week to foster team connection and growth.

Fictiv Empowers Hardware Innovators to Accelerate Product DevelopmentFictiv is dedicated to assisting product innovators in bringing their ideas to life.As a global leader in manufacturing and supply chain solutions, Fictiv enables companies to scale operations across its four manufacturing hubs located in India, Mexico, China, and the U.S. Businesses leverage Fictiv to access premium production, streamline supply chain logistics, and reduce associated risks—ensuring a swift transition from prototype to mass production. To date, Fictiv has successfully delivered over 35 million parts for various sectors including aerospace, robotics, automotive, and climate technology, empowering them to innovate more rapidly, conserve valuable resources, and enhance profitability. About the Role:Fictiv is at the forefront of developing next-generation intelligent manufacturing platforms. Our AI Team functions as a dedicated innovation unit, concentrating on delivering groundbreaking product capabilities for both Fictiv and Misumi.In contrast to maintaining outdated systems or releasing minor updates, this team investigates 0→1 product concepts, swiftly prototypes them with genuine users, and collaborates with the larger engineering team to evolve these ideas into production-ready solutions.This position is well-suited for engineers who excel in exploratory environments. You will operate at the nexus of AI, manufacturing, and real-world data, pinpointing opportunities where intelligent automation can significantly enhance digital manufacturing processes.An inventor's mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong technical expertise are essential as you continuously test and refine concepts before scaling them up.Your contributions will shape the future of AI in digital manufacturing utilizing the proprietary datasets and operational insights from Fictiv and Misumi.

Join our innovative team at arxlight-ai as a Flight Software and GNC Engineer, where you will spearhead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge algorithms that empower our vehicles to navigate intricate environments and perform precise maneuvers. Your role will serve as a vital link between theoretical flight physics and practical software application, optimizing stability and performance across all flight scenarios.Key ResponsibilitiesFlight Dynamics Modeling: Create advanced 6-DOF (Degrees of Freedom) simulations to accurately forecast vehicle behavior.Control Law Design: Engineer, fine-tune, and evaluate flight control laws using both Classical (PID, Root Locus, Bode) and Modern (LQR/LQG, H-infinity, State-Space) methodologies.Navigation & Estimation: Develop sensor fusion algorithms (e.g., Extended Kalman Filters) to generate precise state estimates leveraging IMU, GPS, and star tracker data.Guidance Algorithms: Innovate trajectory generation and path-planning algorithms for autonomous mission execution.Performance Analysis: Execute Monte Carlo simulations and Linear Stability Analysis (Gain/Phase margins) to verify system robustness.Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL): Facilitate the integration of GNC software with relevant flight hardware and sensors.

Join our innovative team at arxlight-ai as an Electrical Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and deploying advanced hardware for intelligent robotic UAS systems that function in real-world scenarios. This position places you at the dynamic intersection of software, hardware, and autonomy, enabling you to build resilient, high-performance systems that incorporate perception, planning, control, and communication.In this collaborative role, you will work closely with mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to transition robotics software from simulation to actual field deployment.

arxlight-ai develops advanced drones with a focus on security and safety, combining hardware and software to deliver UAV systems built for challenging scenarios. The company operates as a technology startup, aiming to protect lives in demanding environments. Role overview The Senior Flight Software & GNC Engineer designs, develops, and implements algorithms that guide drones through complex environments. This role connects flight physics with real-world software, ensuring both stability and performance across all flight conditions. What you will do Flight Dynamics Modeling: Build and refine six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) simulations to predict UAV behavior. Control Law Design: Develop, tune, and test flight control laws using both classical (PID, Root Locus, Bode) and modern (LQR/LQG, H-infinity, State-Space) methods. Navigation and Estimation: Apply sensor fusion techniques, such as Extended Kalman Filters, to achieve accurate state estimation using IMU, GPS, and star tracker data. Guidance Algorithms: Create algorithms for trajectory generation and path planning during autonomous drone operations. Performance Analysis: Run Monte Carlo simulations and perform linear stability analysis to validate system reliability. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL): Support integration of GNC software with flight hardware and sensors. Location Oakland

arxlight-ai develops advanced drones designed for security and safety operations. Based in Oakland, the company combines hardware and software expertise to expand the capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles, with a focus on safeguarding people and property. Role overview The Senior Embedded Software and Firmware Engineer will take a leading role in building the software foundation for arxlight-ai's flight systems. This position focuses on low-level development and involves close collaboration with both hardware and software teams to integrate and optimize UAV performance. What you will do Write and maintain hardware drivers for UAV systems Configure and provision Jetson Orin NX compute modules Develop and refine firmware for flight controllers Location This position is based in Oakland.

Since its inception, Fivetran has been dedicated to making data access as straightforward and dependable as electricity. Our platform enables customer data to arrive in their warehouses, fully prepared for queries, without the need for engineering or maintenance. We take pride in empowering organizations to harness our technology every day to become truly data-driven.About the RoleAs a Staff Software Engineer, you will join our dynamic ETL Platform team, responsible for developing data pipelines that fuel the modern data stack for thousands of clients.You will oversee the core platform that supports our sync engine, ensuring a seamless flow of customer data - timely and consistently. Your key projects will include significant enhancements like our recent Sync Tracking overhaul, which allows us to capture, store, and process vast datasets, granting customers complete transparency into their data flows and ensuring accuracy in record delivery. You'll also manage a scalable fleet of machines, adapting to the evolving needs of our clients, making us the backbone of our infrastructure.This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment based out of either our New York or Oakland offices.

Since its inception, Fivetran has dedicated itself to simplifying and ensuring reliable access to data, akin to the way electricity is provided. With our solutions, customers receive their data seamlessly organized and ready to analyze in their data warehouses, eliminating the need for engineering or ongoing maintenance. We take pride in empowering more organizations to harness our technology daily and adopt a truly data-driven approach.About the RoleAt Fivetran, we are in the business of constructing data pipelines that support the modern data architecture for thousands of companies.We are looking for a passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. You will play a vital role within the databases team by enhancing performance, improving reliability and architecture, and developing new features for our data pipeline services.This is a full-time, hybrid position based in our Oakland or Toronto offices. Our hybrid work model fosters a mix of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, with two days a week dedicated to office attendance for team building and connection.

Since its inception, Fivetran has been dedicated to simplifying and ensuring reliable access to data, akin to the reliability of electricity. Our platform seamlessly integrates customer data into their warehouses, making it query-ready without the need for extensive engineering or maintenance. We take pride in empowering organizations to harness the full potential of their data and drive informed decision-making.About the RoleAt Fivetran, we are on a mission to build robust data pipelines that support the modern data ecosystem for thousands of businesses. We are searching for a skilled Staff Software Engineer who is eager to develop enterprise-grade software as a part of our PostgreSQL database connector team. Your primary focus will be on enhancing capabilities and features that cater to our largest and most complex clients. The contributions you make will be highly visible and vital to Fivetran's long-term growth and success. Fivetran is the embodiment of data-driven development. Our engineering team is committed to creating a world-class product that:Facilitates Data Analytics — Join us in our effort to deliver best-in-class schemas and clean data that are intuitively useful for analysts.Empowers our Community — Assist in the development of tools such as Data Lakes, SQL-based Transformations, and schema explorers that enable analysts to select and enhance their tools.Ensures Dependability — Strive to make Fivetran the most reliable and secure component of our customers’ data infrastructure. We prioritize writing clean, effective code and take pride in the simplicity and efficiency of our systems. Our back-end is built using Java, C, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes, while our front-end utilizes React and TypeScript. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model based in our Oakland, CA office, allowing for both remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, with two days in the office each week. Technologies You’ll UseJava, PostgreSQL, GCP, SQL, BigQuery, Bazel, BuildKite

arxlight-ai develops advanced drones to address security and safety challenges. The company designs and builds both hardware and software in-house, with a mission to deliver UAV systems that support the protection of lives. Role overview The Senior Electrical Engineer will take on the design, development, and deployment of hardware for intelligent robotic UAS platforms. This position works at the intersection of hardware, software, and autonomy, shaping systems that integrate perception, planning, control, and communication functions. Collaboration and impact This role requires close collaboration with mechanical, software, and firmware engineers. The main objective is to help transition robotics software from simulation environments into reliable, real-world field performance.

About Fictiv Fictiv supports product innovators throughout their manufacturing journeys. As a global manufacturing and supply chain company, Fictiv helps organizations scale by connecting them with four manufacturing hubs in India, Mexico, China, and the United States. Clients rely on Fictiv for advanced production capabilities, streamlined logistics, and reduced supply chain risks. Since 2013, Fictiv has delivered over 35 million commercial and prototype parts to sectors like aerospace, robotics, automotive, and climate technology, helping teams innovate faster and use resources efficiently. Role Overview Title: Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Node.js / AWS) Location: Oakland, CA office (Remote options available for residents of CA, OR, or WA) What You Will Do Fictiv is building a cloud-based, AI-driven digital manufacturing platform that accelerates the transition from prototype to production. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will help develop and scale the systems that power this platform and support a global network of manufacturing partners. The work supports innovation in electric vehicles, robotics, and next-generation consumer products. Design and build reliable, scalable backend services on AWS Develop and maintain event-driven, asynchronous systems using Node.js Create and manage APIs (REST and GraphQL) for both customer-facing and internal applications Work closely with product, frontend, and infrastructure teams to deliver new features Participate in technical design discussions and promote best engineering practices Diagnose and resolve production issues to improve system reliability Enhance code quality through testing and observability improvements Fictiv welcomes engineers ready to solve complex, real-world problems at scale as the company continues to grow.

Join Our Innovative Team at ElicitElicit is revolutionizing the way researchers access and analyze information through our advanced AI research assistant. Our platform leverages cutting-edge language models to assist researchers in discerning truth and making informed decisions, particularly in tasks like literature reviews.Our Vision:Elicit aspires to significantly enhance the quality of reasoning globally.For experts, Elicit advances the frontiers of research.For non-experts, Elicit democratizes access to sound reasoning, enabling individuals who lack the necessary tools, expertise, or time to make well-informed decisions.We are developing a scalable machine learning system that focuses on human-understandable task decompositions, guided by process supervision rather than outcome supervision, expanding our collective understanding of safe AGI architectures.Follow us on Twitter to discover how Elicit is empowering researchers and progressing our mission.Why We’re HiringSince the launch of Elicit Plus, our subscription service, last fall, we've experienced tremendous growth with thousands of new paying users and hundreds of thousands of sign-ups. To keep up with the increasing demand for new features and enhanced performance, we are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our team.Your ResponsibilitiesTransform Elicit into an indispensable tool for researchersYou will take ownership of delivering impactful and innovative features to our users weekly.Your work will encompass a blend of established feature enhancements, idea validation prototypes, and exploratory projects.Given our small team, your understanding of user needs will be crucial in making informed decisions that best serve our users.

arxlight-ai creates advanced drone systems focused on security and safety. Located in Oakland, the company combines hardware and software to enhance safety and support life-saving missions using UAV technology. Role overview The Senior Computer Vision & Autonomy Engineer will design and implement perception and autonomy systems for high-speed drones. The work centers on recognizing and tracking fast-moving objects, with a strong focus on accurate, high-dynamic sensing. What you will do Perception pipeline development: Build real-time Deep Learning and Classical Computer Vision algorithms for object classification and tracking. Use frameworks such as YOLO and Transformer-based models. High-speed state estimation: Apply Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO) and filtering methods to estimate 3D trajectories and states with precision. Location Oakland, CA