Senior Software Engineer - eVTOL Systems

Pivotal stands at the forefront of the dynamic eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft industry. We specialize in the design, development, and manufacturing of lightweight eVTOL aircraft, including our iconic BlackFly, recognized as the world's first light eVTOL to successfully conduct manned missions and enter the consumer market.Our aircraft are engineered to be efficient, compact, and user-friendly, catering to a diverse range of applications spanning consumer use, public service, and defense sectors. With over a decade of successful flights under our belt, our innovative tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platforms are setting the stage for the future of mobility. Last year, we unveiled our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is poised for general release and scalable production by early 2026.In today's technology landscape, mobility is a highly coveted investment area. Join us at Pivotal, where the timing is perfect, and the strategy is sound. If you're ready to embark on this exciting journey, we welcome you to be a part of our exceptional team and grow alongside us.As a valued member of our Firmware Engineering team, you will play a critical role in driving the development and maintenance of the pilot display systems used in our eVTOL aircraft.

Pivotal stands at the forefront of the innovative electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft market, specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of lightweight eVTOL aircraft. We are particularly recognized for our flagship model, the BlackFly, which has made history as the world's first light eVTOL to successfully conduct manned missions and enter the consumer market.Our aircraft are designed to be efficient, compact, and user-friendly, catering to a diverse array of applications in consumer markets, public services, and defense sectors. With over a decade of successful flight history, our unique tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have set a new standard in aviation. In the past year, we unveiled our next-generation model, the Helix, which is on track for general release and scalable production by early 2026.As mobility continues to evolve as one of the most sought-after sectors in modern technology investments, Pivotal is strategically positioned to lead in this dynamic landscape. We invite adventurous and innovative individuals to join our exceptional team and grow alongside us.In your role within the Firmware Engineering team, you will play a pivotal part in the development and maintenance of manufacturing test systems for our eVTOL aircraft.

About xAIAt xAI, we are dedicated to developing advanced AI systems that comprehend the complexities of the universe and assist humanity in its quest for knowledge. Our team is compact, highly driven, and committed to engineering excellence. We value individuals who seek challenges and embrace curiosity. Operating within a flat organizational structure, we expect all employees to be proactive and directly contribute to our mission. Leadership opportunities are given to those who demonstrate initiative and consistently deliver outstanding results. A strong work ethic and exceptional prioritization skills are essential. Effective communication skills are a must, allowing team members to convey knowledge clearly and accurately.About the RoleAre you a strategic thinker and adept problem-solver with extensive knowledge of contemporary IT systems? We are on the lookout for a Senior IT Systems Engineer who is enthusiastic about spearheading automation efforts, advancing our enterprise workforce identity and access management (IAM), and designing scalable, secure SaaS integrations. In this pivotal individual contributor role, you will collaborate closely with IT Services, Information Security, HR, Finance, and Engineering teams. You will be responsible for the deployment and integration of vital IT systems, serving as the primary escalation point for intricate IT outages and architectural issues, and guiding the development of our hybrid infrastructure to accommodate swift business growth.

About ALSO.At ALSO, we are pioneers in electric mobility, originally nurtured as part of Rivian. Our dedicated team of creators, innovators, and visionaries is committed to revolutionizing urban transportation through the development of innovative, vertically integrated small electric vehicles (EVs). We aim to tackle the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow by inspiring individuals to choose ALSO, thus replacing traditional car, truck, and SUV journeys with more affordable, enjoyable, and significantly efficient alternatives.We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer who will be instrumental in shaping and supporting the requirements and feature development for our cutting-edge electric mobility vehicles!Your ResponsibilitiesLead the architectural design and requirements development for a cross-functional micromobility vehicle platform, collaborating with Electrical Engineering, Firmware, and Product Design teams, ensuring seamless alignment from conceptualization through to validation.Act as the primary technical liaison between customers and ALSO leadership, capturing product intent and translating it into coherent system artifacts such as user stories, CONOPS, and use cases.Establish and manage requirements at the system, subsystem, and hardware module levels, working closely with internal stakeholders in areas such as:Low-voltage electronicsBattery and energy storage systemsDrivetrain and actuatorsConnectivity and telematicsHuman–Machine Interfaces (HMI)Sensor systemsEnsure comprehensive end-to-end traceability across user stories, features, system requirements, subsystem requirements, and verification/validation test cases.Develop and maintain system architectures for distributed embedded controllers, including interface definitions, communication protocols, functional decomposition, fault detection, and system-level robustness.Collaborate effectively with software engineers, electrical engineers, product designers, product managers, and UI/UX teams to drive CONOPS, activity diagrams, feature design, development, and validation.

Join a Transformative CompanyAt Palantir, we develop pioneering software that empowers organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions. Our platforms facilitate groundbreaking advancements—from accelerating drug discovery to enhancing disaster response, and even reuniting families.Role OverviewWe are on the lookout for a dynamic Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join our innovative team dedicated to crafting sophisticated Command and Control (C2) Software for Autonomous Systems. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, integrating, and implementing cutting-edge, full-stack solutions that merge sensors, effectors, UxVs, and intelligent decision-making systems. Your contributions will directly enable users to adeptly execute and oversee a range of mission profiles involving autonomous technologies. Collaborating with experts in sensing, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering, you will play a crucial part in delivering transformative solutions for complex military and civilian operational scenarios.

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 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

Pivotal stands at the forefront of the evolving electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft market. We specialize in the design, development, and production of lightweight eVTOL aircraft, with our flagship model, BlackFly, being the first light eVTOL to successfully conduct manned missions and enter the consumer sector.Our aircraft are engineered to be efficient, compact, and user-friendly, catering to a diverse array of applications including consumer use, public services, and defense. Our innovative tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been operational for over a decade. Recently, we unveiled our next-generation model, the Helix, which is on track for general release and scalable production by early 2026.As mobility remains a high-priority area for modern technological investments, this is an opportune moment to join a company poised for success in the right market with a sound strategy. If you are ready to embark on an exciting journey, we encourage you to become part of our exceptional team and grow alongside us.

Role Overview Latitude is looking for a Senior Software Engineer focused on Test Infrastructure. This role centers on strengthening testing frameworks to help deliver reliable software. The position is available in Pittsburgh, PA, Palo Alto, CA, or Detroit, MI. What You Will Do Work closely with teams across engineering, product, and QA to support development efforts. Design, build, and maintain test infrastructure that supports software quality. Help improve and extend frameworks used for automated and manual testing.

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.

Role overview Speechify seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join the Core Experiences team in Palo Alto, CA. The focus of this position is to build and enhance audio-driven features that allow users to get more value from the platform. What you will do Collaborate with fellow engineers to design, develop, and maintain applications supporting Speechify’s main features. Create solutions aimed at boosting performance and responsiveness throughout the platform. Offer technical insight and ideas to influence the ongoing evolution of the user experience. Location This role is based in Palo Alto, CA, USA.

Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure About Ladder At Ladder, we identified a significant issue in the life insurance sector: the lengthy application process, the excessive paperwork, and the numerous in-person meetings with agents. Motivated by personal loss, our CEO, Jamie, set out to simplify the process of obtaining essential coverage for families. We innovated real-time underwriting using AI, transforming the months-long life insurance application into a matter of minutes. Our user-friendly digital experience ensures instant decisions and has garnered exceptional user reviews, with over $74 billion in coverage issued. About the Role We are in search of a Senior Software Engineer who will enhance developer productivity within Ladder's engineering team. You will take charge of modernizing our CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and developer tools, while also contributing to the robustness of our cloud infrastructure and data platform. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in software engineering, demonstrate leadership qualities, and have a thorough understanding of engineering infrastructure. This position is remote, available in any of the 22 states where Ladder is hiring: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, KS, MA, MD, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI. Please note that Ladder is not sponsoring or transferring OPT or H1-B visas at this time. How You’ll Make a Difference As a senior engineer in our team, your responsibilities will extend beyond coding; you will influence our platform strategy. Your contributions will include: Enhancing developer velocity across the engineering organization by measuring and optimizing the developer workflow, which encompasses build times, test parallelization, deployment speeds, and daily tooling. Shaping the architecture of Ladder’s production infrastructure by evaluating design trade-offs and making impactful technical decisions, such as transitioning from custom monitoring tools to native cloud provider integrations or redefining data pipeline rebuild processes in response to upstream logic changes. You will have the insight to see the holistic view across systems and determine where to allocate engineering resources effectively. Engaging in incident response for infrastructure issues, leading retrospectives, and ensuring actionable follow-through on resolutions.

Role Overview RideAlso is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on mapping solutions in Palo Alto. This position centers on building and improving software that powers the company's mapping features, aiming to deliver a smooth and reliable user experience. What You Will Do Design and implement software to advance RideAlso's mapping capabilities Work closely with teams across disciplines to create scalable, maintainable architecture Apply current mapping technologies to solve real-world challenges Collaboration This role involves frequent collaboration with engineers, designers, and product managers to ensure mapping solutions integrate well with other RideAlso systems.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies brings together two major automotive companies to advance electric vehicle software. The partnership focuses on operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud platforms, and seamless connectivity, aiming to raise the bar for software-defined vehicles. The team draws on combined strengths in connectivity, artificial intelligence, and security to create smarter, more sustainable mobility solutions. Role overview The Senior Fullstack Software Engineer for Developer Productivity joins a team dedicated to building tools and features that streamline the developer experience. The group’s mission centers on enabling engineers to work efficiently and focus on high-impact tasks, using AI-powered solutions to remove friction from daily workflows. This role involves designing and implementing improvements across the entire software development lifecycle. The position supports both Vehicle Software (from code to car) and Cloud teams, ensuring that development processes are smooth and reliable. Regular collaboration with DevOps and Infrastructure teams is key, helping high-velocity teams deliver quality software quickly. Location Palo Alto, California

Role overview Pinterest is seeking a Principal Engineer to join the Online Systems team, based in either San Francisco or Palo Alto. This position centers on designing and building scalable systems that serve millions of users. The focus is on enhancing user engagement and optimizing the performance of Pinterest's online platforms. What you will do Architect and develop large-scale applications built for high-traffic environments Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to deliver reliable solutions Lead technical decisions that influence the direction of Pinterest's online systems

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two established automotive leaders, focused on advancing mobility through software-defined vehicles. The team develops operating systems, zonal controllers, and advanced cloud and connectivity solutions to address challenges in electric vehicle technology. The company combines expertise in connectivity, artificial intelligence, and security to build more connected and intelligent transportation systems. Role overview The Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Fullstack will join the IoT and Streaming Team, supporting the Cloud Gateway Platform. This platform underpins a scalable IoT infrastructure that manages data flow to and from vehicles. The role centers on building and maintaining high-throughput telemetry acquisition systems, handling both streaming and batch data, maintaining a data model registry, and coordinating fleet updates. Key responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain distributed systems that are high-performance, low-latency, scalable, and reliable Work on telemetry systems for data ingestion and distribution Manage streaming and batch data pipelines Maintain a data model registry for vehicle data Orchestrate updates across vehicle fleets Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges Impact This position shapes the core technology infrastructure for next-generation software-defined vehicles at R | V Tech. Senior engineers in this role influence architecture decisions and contribute to foundational systems that support connected and sustainable mobility.

Become a vital member of the OPPO US Research Center's dynamic team, where you will spearhead the development and enhancement of backend services for our high-traffic products, including the App Store, Global Search, and Game Center. Your contributions will ensure that millions of users enjoy a seamless experience every day. Key Responsibilities:Architect and develop backend services tailored for recommendation and search functionalities, prioritizing low latency and high availability.Utilize multi-level caching strategies and refine data access patterns for optimal performance.Construct, oversee, and fine-tune data pipelines and indices leveraging Redis, Elasticsearch, and Kafka.Write production-grade Java services utilizing Spring and Spring Boot, while collaborating on deployment strategies and incident management.Engage in cross-functional teamwork with Machine Learning Engineers, product managers, Site Reliability Engineers, and data specialists to drive feature implementation and improvements.

About xAIAt xAI, we're on a mission to develop AI systems that not only understand the universe but also empower humanity in its quest for knowledge. Our team is compact, driven, and dedicated to engineering excellence. We welcome individuals who thrive on intellectual challenges and have a passion for curiosity. Operating within a flat organizational structure, we encourage all team members to be hands-on in contributing to our mission. Leadership opportunities are available for those who demonstrate initiative and consistently deliver outstanding results. Strong work ethic and prioritization skills are paramount. Effective communication is a must, as team members should be adept at sharing insights and knowledge with their peers. About the TeamThe Observability team is responsible for constructing and managing the essential infrastructure that allows engineers to monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance the performance and reliability of their systems. We process telemetry at an enormous scale, managing billions of time series and petabytes of logs, all while adhering to rigorous performance and availability standards.About the RoleAs part of a dynamic and impactful team, you will play a vital role in developing and maintaining xAI’s observability platform. You will take ownership of critical systems that facilitate metrics, logs, tracing, and alerting, enabling engineering teams to operate services at scale, preemptively identify issues before they affect users, and drive systemic improvements in reliability.What You’ll DoDesign and implement scalable observability infrastructure for metrics, logging, and tracing.Build high-performance telemetry pipelines capable of managing extensive ingestion volumes.Develop APIs, query engines, and user interfaces that deliver real-time insights into services.Establish and reinforce best practices for instrumentation, alerting, and reliability throughout the organization.Collaborate with infrastructure and product teams to seamlessly integrate observability into our internal platforms.Maintain end-to-end ownership of the reliability, scalability, and performance of the observability stack.

Location requirement: This role is based in Voltai's Bay Area office (Atherton) and involves travel to customer sites throughout the Bay Area. About Voltai Voltai develops models and agents that evaluate, design, and interact with hardware and electronic systems. The company works closely with leading semiconductor and consumer electronics firms. The Team Voltai’s team includes hackers, researchers, and operators focused on building AI for electronic systems and semiconductors. Team members bring experience from Stanford, SAIL, Olympiad competitions, and companies like Synopsys, GlobalFoundries, and Cadence. Industry leaders from Stanford, Sequoia, Google, AMD, and Broadcom support Voltai, giving the team strong connections across the sector. The culture emphasizes execution over titles. Role Overview The Senior Software Engineer - Deployments will deliver Voltai’s AI platform to top semiconductor and consumer electronics companies. The role involves working directly with customers to develop new features and ensure successful deployments. What You Will Do Lead customer deployments at offices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including locations in Cupertino and Santa Clara. Create features tailored to customer workflows and adapt Voltai’s cloud-based solutions for on-premises use in secure environments. Oversee cloud deployments on AWS, Azure, GCP, and OpenShift: set up environments, monitor their health, and troubleshoot issues as they arise. Gain exposure to hardware design processes. Direct experience is not required, but a willingness to learn about high-level hardware development is important.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies brings together two established automotive companies to advance electric vehicle technology. The joint team focuses on software-defined vehicles, combining strengths in connectivity, artificial intelligence, and security to shape a more connected and sustainable transportation future. Role overview The Senior Fullstack Software Engineer will join a team dedicated to building custom software tools that assist testing, development, manufacturing, and service functions throughout the vehicle development lifecycle. This work aims to improve production efficiency and manufacturing quality, while providing actionable insights to internal partners through both APIs and user interfaces. This position involves contributing to software architecture, design, and implementation for a diagnostics tool supporting new vehicle designs. Turning data into insights and supporting continuous improvement across teams are central to the role. What you will do Develop and improve software tools used across the vehicle lifecycle Build APIs and user interfaces to deliver insights and support internal teams Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of diagnostics solutions Drive improvements in manufacturing quality and production efficiency Requirements Experience building fullstack software, including API services and user interfaces Comfort working collaboratively across functions Action-oriented approach and enthusiasm for solving new challenges Willingness to learn and contribute to a mission-driven team Location and reporting This role can be based in Palo Alto, CA, Irvine, CA, or Normal, IL. The Senior Fullstack Software Engineer reports to the Senior Staff Tech Lead Manager of Software and Systems.