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Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Own the crawlers, pipelines, and infrastructure powering a real-time job search engine. Strong Node.js and Python fundamentals; bonus points for security and reverse-engineering chops.
Deckers BrandsNYSE: DECK: Designs and markets global footwear and lifestyle performance brands.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT/Engineering; 7 years implementing/configuring/customizing FlexPLM; experience with Java, Javascript, JSP, REST APIs, Eclipse, IntelliJ, SVN/GitHub, and SQL against FlexPLM.
Arrowhead Products: Manufacturer of aerospace ducting systems and rocket propulsion lines.
7+ YOEBS in engineering or physics required (MS preferred); 7+ years aerospace experience; leading CDR/RID/FCA/PCA reviews; requirements validation, stress analysis knowledge, duct system experience, leadership and customer liaison skills.
AMDNASDAQ: AMD: Designs and manufactures computer processors and graphics technology.
Seasoned photonic systems engineer with experience specifying, designing, validating, and ramping integrated optical interconnect products; strong communication and cross-functional collaboration; bachelor's or master's preferred.
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Manufacturers of equipment for semiconductor and display production.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree, 7+ years experience, systems design/integration expertise, ability to lead complex cross-disciplinary projects, write system specifications, and support system integration and testing.
Cleanwater1: Manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment and disinfection systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years automation and controls experience, hands-on SCADA (Ignition) and PLC (ControlLogix/CompactLogix) expertise, OPC/TCP/IP networking, Python scripting, MES experience, FAT/UAT and commissioning skills.
Novi or Charlotte or San Francisco or Los Angeles or New York City
$160k-$193k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Scout Motors: Designs and manufactures all-electric rugged SUVs and trucks.
12+ YOEBachelor’s in mechanical engineering (Master's preferred), 12+ years engineering experience, 8 years thermal systems design, leadership experience, simulation and prototyping/testing skills, strong analytical and communication abilities.
SupermicroNASDAQ: SMCI: Designs and manufactures high-performance server and storage solutions.
1+ YOELead development and integration of Twinpro/Multi-Node server products; product management experience, strong technical and communication skills, ability to read schematics and use hand/power tools.
Epirus: Sells software-defined high-power microwave systems for counter-drone defense.
8+ YOE8+ years in systems engineering with lifecycle experience; MBSE and SE tools; programming and version control knowledge; ability to lead across teams.
Rhoda AI: Developing generalist robotic intelligence for real-world industrial automation.
B.S. in CS, Systems Engineering, or Robotics; experience designing AI safety for electromechanical products; STPA and V&V experience; understanding of distributional shift and model uncertainty; ability to define AI safety requirements and lead verification.
STPA, FMEA, ISO/IEC TS 22440, ISO/PAS 8800, IEC 61508, ISO 26262, time of flight cameras, laser sensors
Alameda or Albuquerque or Oak Ridge or United States
$175k-$218k/yrHybridFull Time
Kairos Power: Developing fluoride salt-cooled nuclear reactors for clean energy.
10+ YOEM.S. in Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering and 10+ years designing power conversion or thermal systems; experience leading complex engineering projects, heat transport hardware deployment, systems engineering, and supplier oversight.
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs graphics processing units and artificial intelligence hardware.
8+ YOEB.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), 8+ years hardware and firmware development, strong debugging and problem-solving, customer-facing communication and presentation skills, ability to lead projects.
Graphcore: Produces specialized processors for artificial intelligence workloads.
Senior-level experience in system validation and debug for server/rack platforms, strong knowledge of Arm or x86, PCIe and CXL, OS/firmware/device driver/BIOS interactions, SoC and memory subsystems, and ability to lead cross-functional debug efforts.
Woburn or Boston or Arlington or Dayton or Melbourne or Carlsbad or Atlanta
$160k-$220k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Systems & Technology Research: Develops advanced technology for national security and defense applications.
10+ YOEBS in EE/Applied Math/Physics,10+ years RF systems experience, ability to obtain U.S. security clearance, RF design, integration, test, requirements and verification experience.
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Develop and perform test methodologies, identify failure modes, lead failure analysis, and collaborate with design teams to improve product robustness and reliability.
E-Space: Builds sustainable LEO satellite networks for global IoT connectivity
12+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in EE/CS, 12+ years system or network engineering with deep 5G SA Core/LTE EPC expertise, strong 3GPP knowledge, experience authoring specs and driving architecture decisions across software and platform teams.
Hermeus: Develops high-speed and hypersonic aircraft for defense and transportation.
5+ YOEBachelor's in Electrical Engineering; 5+ years in electrical hardware design; 1+ year leading a technical team; strong knowledge of avionics hardware and power systems.
Absurd Ventures: Creating original storytelling universes across video games and multimedia
7+ YOE7+ years in game development; senior/lead systems engineering; C++ and engine proficiency; leadership experience; strong communication and problem-solving.
C++, Unreal Engine 4/5, Blueprint/Lua/Angelscript scripting, Networking, Tooling for gameplay systems