Lead Staff Software Engineer - Vehicle Data Services

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies brings together two major automotive innovators focused on advancing mobility. The partnership works on a range of technology solutions, including operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud connectivity. The goal is to address the unique challenges of electric vehicles and set new standards for software-defined vehicles worldwide. With expertise in connectivity, artificial intelligence, and security, the team aims to create smarter, more connected, and sustainable mobility solutions. Role overview The Vehicle Data Services team seeks a Lead Staff Software Engineer to help drive the Cloud Data Platform. This position centers on building scalable and reliable Data Services that move data between backend systems and vehicles. The work involves supporting high-throughput telemetry, managing both streaming and batch data, maintaining a data model registry, and coordinating fleet-wide push updates. What you will do Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, low-latency distributed systems for vehicle data services Support telemetry systems that handle streaming and batch data Oversee the data model registry and manage fleet push updates Shape the interaction between Cloud and Mobile services with vehicles and other cloud systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges Contribute to the architecture and software for next-generation Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) Requirements Experience designing and developing distributed systems Ability to work on high-throughput data platforms and telemetry systems Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams Background in supporting cloud and mobile service integration with vehicles

Senior Staff Software Engineer - Data PlatformAbout LadderLadder is revolutionizing the life insurance industry by eliminating unnecessary delays, paperwork, and in-person meetings. Founded by Jamie, who experienced a personal loss at a young age, our mission is to simplify access to life insurance so families can secure their futures. By harnessing the power of real-time underwriting and AI technology, we have transformed the months-long application process into a matter of minutes, garnering over $74 billion in coverage provided. Our user-friendly digital experience is celebrated by clients, as reflected in our glowing Trustpilot and Google reviews.About the RoleWe are seeking a dynamic Senior Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in building scalable ETL pipelines. You will tackle complex backend and data plumbing issues that connect our transactional systems (Datomic) with analytical and streaming infrastructures (BigQuery, Kafka, Flink, DBT). If you thrive on solving intricate architectural challenges using immutable data structures and functional programming, we want you on our team!

Join the Future of Mobility with ALSO.At ALSO, we are a pioneering electric mobility company that emerged from Rivian, driven by a mission to redefine urban transportation. Our enthusiastic team is dedicated to designing innovative, vertically integrated small electric vehicles (EVs) that address today's and tomorrow's mobility challenges. We aspire to create a world where our vehicles replace countless local car, truck, and SUV miles, offering a more enjoyable, affordable, and up to 50 times more efficient means of transportation.As a Senior Staff Vehicle CAD Lead, Integration Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our next-generation vehicle platforms. This position offers the unique opportunity to significantly influence the design and development of our innovative two to four-wheeled vehicles.Your Key Responsibilities:Oversee the complete development of high-level CAD assemblies using CATIA, facilitating design iterations and release activities across the team.Take ownership of top-level vehicle CAD, defining mechanical and electrical interfaces, maintaining master sections, reference views, and conducting kinematic sweeps for steering and suspension components.Lead cross-functional packaging workstreams, focusing on subsystem control volume development, mass optimization, packaging, manufacturability, and serviceability.Manage interference detection and resolution activities, conducting regular manual and automated checks, and collaborating with subsystem engineering teams to address issues.Conduct vehicle-level assembly simulations to identify clearance, assembly flight path, tool access, and serviceability challenges.Drive PLM Integration Activities: Oversee the CAD data lifecycle and audit subsystem lifecycle statuses. Create and manage the top-level vehicle Bill of Materials (BOM) within PLM tools.

Join the Team at ALSOAt ALSO, an innovative electric mobility company that emerged from Rivian, we are a dynamic group of creators, innovators, and problem solvers. Our focus is on designing groundbreaking electric vehicles (EVs) that are not only affordable and enjoyable to ride but also significantly more efficient than conventional vehicles—helping to tackle the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow.We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer, Vehicle Architecture to spearhead the development of advanced electronic systems for our micromobility platforms.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesLead the electrical architecture design for our micromobility platforms, focusing on power distribution, energy storage, computing, sensors, lighting, safety systems, and connectivity modules.Create and define vehicle block diagrams, interfaces, and design standards that promote modularity and facilitate reuse across different vehicle lines.Analyze performance, cost, reliability, and regulatory compliance trade-offs to optimize system design.Provide strategic technical direction to systems, electrical, firmware, and cable harness engineering teams.Champion design for manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, and safety from initial concept through to production.Conduct design reviews and ensure adherence to architectural standards throughout the product lifecycle.Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing engineers to seamlessly integrate electrical systems into our vehicle platforms.Engage with suppliers and technology partners to assess and qualify new components and subsystems.Work closely with product management to align architectural strategies with business objectives and market trends.Stay abreast of emerging technologies in batteries, connectivity, sensors, and multimedia systems to inform our future product roadmaps.Benchmark competitor products and drive ongoing enhancements in efficiency, safety, and overall user experience.Provide regular updates on program status during team meetings and to leadership.

Join the Revolution at ALSO.At ALSO, we are pioneers in electric mobility, initially established as a part of Rivian. Our dynamic team is made up of builders, dreamers, and innovators dedicated to crafting revolutionary vertically integrated small electric vehicles (EVs) that tackle the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to encourage everyone to switch to ALSO, transforming local car, truck, and SUV travel into rides on more affordable, enjoyable, and significantly more efficient vehicles, boasting efficiency improvements of 10-50 times.We are actively seeking a Vehicle Modeling and Data Analyst Engineer to play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability of our cutting-edge electric mobility vehicles throughout their development lifecycle. As a Physical Systems Modeling & Data Analyst, you will connect theoretical modeling with actual performance. Your responsibilities will include building and enhancing physics-based and data-driven models of vehicle systems such as powertrains, batteries, thermal management, and structural components. You will analyze telemetry and fleet data to guide engineering design choices, testing protocols, and product development.

Join ALSO as a Staff Vehicle Test Engineer!At ALSO, we are pioneers in electric mobility, originally founded as part of Rivian. Our dedicated team of builders, dreamers, and innovators is committed to designing innovative small electric vehicles (EVs) that tackle today’s and tomorrow’s mobility challenges. Our goal is to encourage everyone to choose ALSO, replacing conventional vehicles with more affordable, enjoyable, and significantly more efficient options—10 to 50 times more efficient!As a Staff Vehicle Test Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping the reliability and durability testing of our vehicles.Your Responsibilities:Establish and implement vehicle durability and environmental test targets, collaborating with engineering teams across various systems.Assist in test planning and execution for fleet validation activities, focusing on edge case extraction, localized product testing, and data collection.Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enhance product usage metrics.Support vehicle integration and the setup, configuration, and operation of measurement equipment.Conduct vehicle-level testing for software features, assessing performance, functionality, and stability.Ensure traceability and assist with defect management and prioritization.Aid in the planning and execution of vehicle tests to meet homologation requirements.Your Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.Five or more years of experience in systems test engineering, vehicle testing, or durability testing.Proficiency in instrumentation and data collection techniques (e.g., accelerometers, strain gauges, data logging).Strong understanding of systems engineering processes and methodologies.Experience with vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and environmental testing.Familiarity with homologation and durability testing processes.

Lead Staff Software EngineerLocation: Hybrid - Palo Alto Office (Tuesdays and Thursdays)Your ImpactJoin our team at MidiHealth as a Lead Staff Software Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of women's healthcare technology. You will be a core technical leader within our engineering organization, translating intricate concepts into actionable technical roadmaps and innovative products that drive our mission forward.Your ResponsibilitiesEvaluate complex technical challenges and spearhead architectural assessments across teams, mitigating technical debt and fostering sustainable, cross-service patterns within Midi’s healthcare ecosystem.Serve as a 'part-time product manager for technology,' championing essential infrastructure enhancements to boost business agility.Design and implement high-quality, scalable products and code, ensuring a balance between swift execution and long-term scalability.Contribute actively to our engineering culture by establishing best practices for automated testing, CI/CD, and maintaining high code quality throughout our technology stack.Assess overarching technical and business challenges, crafting elegant solutions that support both scalability and business growth.Collaborate closely with Executive Leadership, Product, Marketing, and Clinical teams to uncover unmet customer and operational needs, translating these insights into effective technical strategies that enhance outcomes for our patients and clinicians.Mentor and guide both senior and junior engineers, nurturing a culture of curiosity, humility, and technical excellence.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies have partnered to advance electric vehicle technology. This collaboration focuses on operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud-based services, and vehicle connectivity. Both companies share a commitment to setting new standards for software-defined vehicles, aiming to deliver smarter and more sustainable transportation. By combining expertise in connectivity, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, the partnership is working to create more connected and intelligent vehicles. The goal is to open up new possibilities for the automotive industry worldwide. Role overview The System Integration Engineer, Vehicle Systems, plays a central part in the vehicle development process. This role is responsible for integrating and validating software systems throughout all stages, from early prototypes to final customer delivery. Work covers the entire software stack, including both low-level drivers and user-facing applications. Key responsibilities involve bridging the transition from early mule builds to production vehicles, supporting smooth feature integration, and ensuring overall system reliability. The engineer must understand vehicle software architecture and make real-time prioritization decisions to keep development moving forward, strengthen testing, and reduce program risks. What you will do Integrate and validate software systems across all phases of vehicle development Support seamless feature integration from prototype to production Ensure system reliability and address issues that could impact the entire vehicle Prioritize tasks in real time to improve testing and minimize risks Requirements Strong problem-solving skills Ability to tackle unfamiliar technical challenges Experience connecting component-level issues to system-wide impacts Comprehensive understanding of vehicle software architecture Location Palo Alto, California

About UsAt Odyssey, we are at the forefront of artificial intelligence, specializing in pioneering general-purpose world models that represent a groundbreaking form of multimodal intelligence. These innovations unlock a plethora of applications across consumer, enterprise, and intelligence sectors. Our flagship model, Odyssey-2 Pro, exemplifies our commitment to leading this revolutionary frontier.Position OverviewWe are seeking a seasoned Data Platform Lead who will take charge of our data practices. This pivotal technical leadership role emphasizes architectural strategy and execution. The ideal candidate will possess robust data engineering skills, adept at defining a long-term architectural vision while engaging directly with coding tasks. A comprehensive understanding of the data lifecycle is essential, from collaborating with Operations for data sourcing to designing efficient data processes that optimize our world models.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and implement the long-term technical architecture for our data platform, ensuring scalability and reliability for high-volume, multimodal datasets.Manage the complete data lifecycle from sourcing to delivery for machine learning model training.Design and construct resilient data processing pipelines, focusing on data cleaning, feature engineering, and normalization tailored for world models.Oversee the data curation system, including adaptable metadata schemas, evolving labels, and modular tagging pipelines for effective data categorization and resampling.Collaborate closely with ML Research and Engineering teams to ascertain current and future data needs, translating research requirements into actionable data infrastructure and acquisition strategies.Lead the integration of advanced quality filtering and signal analysis into the data workflow, ensuring datasets meet rigorous quality standards.Drive data acquisition strategies by evaluating various methods, aligning with budgetary constraints and quality requirements.

About ALSO.At ALSO, we are revolutionizing electric mobility. Founded as an innovative offshoot of Rivian, our dedicated team of builders, visionaries, and innovators is committed to designing cutting-edge, vertically integrated small electric vehicles (EVs) that address the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire communities to embrace ALSO, transforming local transportation by replacing conventional cars, trucks, and SUVs with more affordable, enjoyable, and significantly efficient options—10 to 50 times more efficient, to be precise.We are on the lookout for a Senior Staff Vehicle Controls Engineer who will take charge of the design and development of our world-class vehicle control systems. This pivotal role involves overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and modeling to validation and deployment. You will bring strong technical leadership in control architecture, estimation, and algorithm development, influencing the next generation of vehicle control systems in a dynamic and collaborative setting. Your work will span software, firmware, electrical, and vehicle domains to tackle complex engineering challenges.Your ResponsibilitiesDefine and spearhead the architecture and development of vehicle control systems, including motion management, stability control, and related functions.Take ownership of system-level control strategies and interface definitions across control, firmware, electrical, and vehicle domains.Develop and guide control algorithms and state estimators for vehicle control applications.Establish handling metrics, define objective maneuvers, and create performance evaluation methodologies.Construct and maintain high-fidelity simulation models to validate estimators, observers, and control solutions.Lead the development of state estimation and sensor fusion techniques that support vehicle controls (e.g., IMU, GPS, WSS integration).Craft control architectures for distributed or multi-controller systems and ensure scalability across various programs.Proactively identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.Drive system-level integration and troubleshoot issues across software, firmware, and vehicle domains.Offer technical leadership and mentorship to the controls team, evaluating architecture and algorithm designs.Promote continuous improvement of control development workflows, tools, and automation processes.

Role Overview Pinterest is looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join the Merchants team. This role focuses on building and improving features that support merchants and enhance the overall platform experience. What You Will Do Work closely with teams across engineering, product, and design to gather requirements and set technical direction. Design and implement scalable systems that support merchant needs and user engagement. Develop software solutions that help merchants connect with Pinterest users and grow their businesses. Contribute to the platform’s mission of inspiring creativity and discovery worldwide. Location This position is based in San Francisco, CA or Palo Alto, CA.

Mithril is building AI infrastructure to make GPU computing accessible for enterprises, AI startups, and research organizations. The company’s customers include LG AI Research, Saronic, and the Broad Institute. Mithril was founded by a former Google DeepMind research scientist and a Stanford CS PhD, and has raised $80 million in seed and Series A funding from Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and others. Platform revenue has grown more than sixfold in the past year. Fast Company recognized Mithril as the 8th Most Innovative Company in Artificial Intelligence for 2026. The team is transitioning from bare-metal operations to a cloud-native, multi-provider platform, introducing an auction and flexibility model. This is an opportunity to help shape the platform from its early stages. Role overview The Software Engineer - Technical Staff Member will work across three main areas: Consumption: Developer-facing product, billing, and API Platform: Orchestration and marketplace solutions Supply: Cloud provider integrations and capacity management Engineers at Mithril take on significant ownership, building features end-to-end that support critical customer workloads and drive revenue. The scope includes backend systems, marketplace logic, and customer interfaces. Architectural decisions here have a direct impact on Mithril’s growth and scalability. What makes this role unique This position blends deep systems work with product-facing challenges. Engineers contribute to the orchestration engine that manages GPU capacity across providers, as well as the interfaces customers use to reserve, bid, and utilize resources. The systems built in this role handle financial transactions, real workloads, and market mechanisms such as spot auctions, reservation pricing, and capacity allocation. For those interested in the mechanics of GPU infrastructure markets and building the technology behind them, this role offers direct involvement. Location This role is based in Palo Alto or the San Francisco Bay Area.

About ALSOAt ALSO, we are pioneers in electric mobility, originally established as a part of Rivian. Our dedicated team is made up of builders, dreamers, and innovators who are committed to developing unique and integrated small electric vehicles (EVs) that address the mobility challenges of both today and the future. Our goal is to encourage everyone to choose ALSO, replacing numerous local car, truck, and SUV journeys with more affordable, enjoyable, and significantly more efficient alternatives—10 to 50 times more efficient.We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Engineer to spearhead the development and maintenance of high-fidelity vehicle models that focus on ride quality, handling, braking, steering, and stability analysis.

About ALSO.ALSO is an innovative electric mobility company that originated as part of Rivian. Our dedicated team consists of builders, dreamers, and innovators committed to developing unique, vertically integrated small electric vehicles (EVs) that address today's and tomorrow's global mobility challenges. Our mission is to encourage everyone to choose ALSO as an alternative to traditional vehicles, making transportation more affordable, enjoyable, and 10-50 times more efficient.Your ResponsibilitiesOversee the top-level CAD assembly of a lightweight four-wheeled vehicle platform, focusing on occupant packaging, ergonomics, and the integration of essential sub-systems.Leverage a strong technical background in body structures, applying principles of beams, columns, and panels to automotive or motorcycle manufacturing techniques.Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, as well as industrial design teams, to identify and resolve packaging and interface challenges.Facilitate cross-functional teamwork through design reviews, clash management, and packaging trade-offs, maintaining a holistic view that balances performance, manufacturability, and ergonomics.Lead system integration workflows and timelines, implementing structured and repeatable processes in a dynamic startup environment.Assist in transitioning from prototype to production with well-organized documentation and coordination with manufacturing and supply chain teams.Your QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.7+ years of experience in mechanical design and system integration, ideally with vehicle platforms such as automotive, ATV, or UTV.Proficiency in 3D CAD (preferably CATIA), with demonstrated ability to manage complex, top-level assemblies, including occupant environments and structural systems.Familiarity with PLM systems and workflows; skilled in defining and managing part structures and release processes.Experience in designing and integrating major vehicle sub-systems while balancing A-class surface requirements.Strong grasp of multi-domain trade-offs in vehicle packaging.Proven track record in leading cross-functional integration efforts, ideally having experience in startup environments.

About Us At vinci4d, we are revolutionizing the hardware design landscape with our cutting-edge AI assistant, aimed at empowering engineers to accelerate their design iterations by a staggering 1000 times.Our innovative foundation model, driven by geometry and physics, is tailored for each category of part design.We are on the lookout for passionate individuals who thrive on product development to enhance our Minimum Viable Product (MVP).Your ResponsibilitiesAs a pivotal member of our team, you will design and develop the essential pipelines and tools that transform our vision into reality. Your contributions will significantly expedite our development processes by facilitating smooth transitions from code development to deployment. Key responsibilities include:Enhancing product features for scalability and developing advanced APIs to support intricate engineering workflows.Establishing and integrating LLM or VLM infrastructure.Implementing an MLOps framework for training deep learning models using geometry and physics data.Collaborating with early customers and design partners to strategize and prioritize the development roadmap.Building and deploying critical product features.Gaining invaluable experience while creating products that resonate with engineers, and learning about the entrepreneurial journey.QualificationsA minimum of 6 years in developing and delivering features within the high-performance computing domain.Expertise in C++, Python, or any relevant language necessary for system setup, along with familiarity with tools such as gRPC, Protocol Buffers, Docker, Kubernetes, and Bazel.Experience with cloud computing for data generation, scraping, and assisting data science teams in model training with MLOps is a plus.CUDA experience is desirable but not mandatory.Frontend development experience is a bonus.Prior experience in a startup environment will be highly valued.You’ll Thrive in This Role If YouAre enthusiastic about entrepreneurship and the process of transforming ideas from concept to reality.

Join ALTEN Technology USA, a pioneering engineering firm that empowers clients to transform innovative concepts into reality, from advancing space exploration and developing life-saving medical devices to creating autonomous electric vehicles. With a talented team of over 3,000 professionals across North America, we collaborate with industry leaders in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, rail, and beyond.As a member of the global ALTEN Group, which boasts over 57,000 engineers across 30 countries, we cover the full spectrum of product development, from initial consulting to complete project outsourcing.At ALTEN Technology USA, you will tackle some of the most complex engineering challenges on the planet, backed by strong mentorship, abundant career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. We're committed to nurturing a workplace culture where every employee feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.We are looking for a Lead Software Test Infrastructure Engineer to enhance our team and facilitate the validation of automotive firmware and applications. In this role, you will design, develop, maintain, and scale automated testing frameworks and tools that streamline software testing processes. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and steer the strategic vision for test infrastructure, CI/CD integration, and simulations. Your deep knowledge of embedded systems and the automotive industry will be crucial in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software solutions.

Join PsiQuantum, a pioneering force dedicated to creating the first practical quantum computers that will revolutionize various industries. Since our inception in 2016, we have been unwavering in our mission to construct and implement million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.Our innovative quantum computers leverage the principles of quantum mechanics to tackle problems that are beyond the capabilities of the most sophisticated supercomputers and AI technologies. The transformative potential of these machines will benefit fields such as energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, and materials science.Utilizing silicon photonics as the foundation of our architecture, we capitalize on advanced semiconductor manufacturing techniques—partnering with leaders like GlobalFoundries. This approach allows us to employ high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecommunications and consumer electronics. The benefits of photonics are clear: they are immune to heat, unaffected by electromagnetic interference, and seamlessly integrate with current cryogenic cooling systems and standard fiber-optic infrastructures.In 2024, we announced significant government-funded projects aimed at establishing our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives illustrate the growing acknowledgment of quantum computing's strategic and economic significance, emphasizing the urgency to scale our efforts.At PsiQuantum, we are also focused on developing the algorithms and software necessary for these systems to achieve commercial viability. Our application and software teams collaborate with prestigious Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to optimize quantum solutions for real-world applications.Quantum computing signifies not merely an extension of classical computing but a radical transformation, offering pathways to tackle challenges that cannot be addressed through any other means. The opportunities are vast, and we are committed to making this vision a tangible reality.We invite you to be a part of this groundbreaking journey.

About xAIAt xAI, we are on a mission to develop cutting-edge AI systems that not only comprehend the complexities of the universe but also empower humanity in its quest for knowledge. Our team is small yet highly driven, dedicated to achieving engineering excellence. We welcome individuals who relish challenges and have an insatiable curiosity. Operating with a flat organizational structure, we encourage hands-on contributions from all team members towards our collective mission. Leadership is earned through initiative and consistent high performance, making work ethic and prioritization crucial. Strong communication skills are essential, as sharing knowledge effectively with teammates is a key expectation.About the RolexAI is on the lookout for skilled software engineers to construct robust data pipelines, develop comprehensive evaluation frameworks for benchmarking large language models (LLMs), and create automation solutions that enhance the productivity of our researchers and engineers.Focus AreasDeveloping and maintaining frameworks for agent, data, and model evaluation tasks.Creating environments for AI agents.Designing tools to automate common workflows.Enhancing alerts, metrics, and error handling for large-scale reinforcement learning tasks.Refactoring existing agent, data, evaluation, and training frameworks for improved modularity.Establishing operational procedures and coding standards to facilitate the transition from small-scale experiments to large-scale reinforcement learning training.Implementing unit tests and CI/CD frameworks to support rapid development cycles.Ideal ExperienceProven experience in building and maintaining frameworks utilized by multiple engineers.Expertise in creating high-performance sandboxes, virtual machines, and simulations.Experience in developing full-stack applications for workflow automation and data visualization.Capability in rapidly iterating research into production cycles.Knowledge in test automation and CI/CD practices.Typical Challenges You Will EncounterExploring new agentic model capabilities...

Join Mudflap, a pioneering force in the $800 billion trucking industry, where our innovative payment solutions empower truckers to save significantly on fuel costs—their largest operational expense. We connect fuel stop partners with new customers, creating a vibrant marketplace that is rapidly expanding. We are actively seeking a customer-focused Senior Software Engineer to help us shape our exciting future.As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Data Platforms, you will be instrumental in constructing a robust data infrastructure that ensures reliable and scalable data flow throughout Mudflap's systems. Your contributions will be vital in designing and managing the frameworks and services that facilitate efficient data ingestion, processing, and accessibility on a large scale.In this role, you will architect and develop high-performance platform systems that drive data ingestion, orchestrate pipelines, and manage large-scale processing. Your efforts will lay the groundwork for high-availability data systems that empower Mudflap's teams to operate with speed and confidence.This position is based in the Bay Area and offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a blend of in-office collaboration and remote work.

About ALSO.At ALSO, we are pioneers in electric mobility, having evolved from our origins with Rivian. Our dynamic team comprises builders, visionaries, and innovators dedicated to developing groundbreaking vertically integrated small electric vehicles (EVs) that address the pressing mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our goal is to inspire people to choose ALSO, effectively reducing local car, truck, and SUV usage with vehicles that are not only more affordable but also offer a significantly enhanced and efficient experience—10 to 50 times more efficient, to be precise.As the Firmware Integration Lead for our cutting-edge autonomous vehicle initiative, you will take charge of firmware integration for our commercial delivery partnership program. This pivotal role requires you to oversee vehicle-level firmware integration, as well as define and establish a novel, high-performance Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) architecture tailored to our unique EV platform. You will collaborate closely with firmware engineers across various platform teams to ensure alignment in module development, integration, validation, and timely releases necessary for vehicle production and launch.As the lead for firmware integration across a diverse array of electronic control units (ECUs) and compute domains, you will guide technical decisions at the vehicle level, ensuring seamless collaboration of pod-level firmware efforts within the overall system. This is a hands-on technical leadership position ideal for someone who excels in architecture, debugging, strategic planning, and cross-functional execution.Your ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary point of contact for vehicle-level firmware integration within the autonomous vehicle program.Lead the definition, development, and maturation of a new high-compute VCU architecture distinct from existing vehicle platforms.Collaborate closely with firmware engineers in platform pods to harmonize development priorities, integration objectives, and delivery timelines.Drive integration planning for sprints and milestones, focusing on feature readiness, merge strategies, release coordination, and stakeholder communication.Manage end-to-end system integration across distributed ECUs, ensuring proper interface definitions, handshaking, startup sequencing, power management, diagnostics, and fault handling.Contribute directly to firmware and interface development as needed, particularly in areas that facilitate system integration and vehicle readiness.Engage cross-functionally with Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Test, Validation, Autonomy, and Program teams to define interfaces, troubleshoot issues, and rapidly address gaps.