Staff Hardware Engineer

About UsAt vinci4d, we are revolutionizing hardware design with our innovative AI assistant. Our cutting-edge product empowers engineers to explore, analyze, and optimize hardware systems seamlessly, integrating advanced AI technology with the practicalities of engineering design workflows.Role OverviewWe are on the lookout for a skilled Thermal Application Engineer who will engage directly with our customers to execute and validate their test cases using our product. Acting as a crucial link between our technology and users, you will ensure that customer requirements are met, test cases are thoroughly executed, and results are presented in a meaningful way. In addition, you will assist customers with inquiries about our software and provide training on new features.Collaboration is key; you will work closely with both customers and our product and engineering teams to facilitate the evaluation and deployment of AI-enhanced workflows.A solid foundation in thermal engineering is essential for this role—you should be adept at leading discussions on thermal analysis with customers, covering topics such as heat transfer, CFD/FEA thermal simulations, cooling architectures, derating, and reliability considerations.

About UsAt vinci4d, we are pioneering Physics AI for hardware design, empowering engineers to explore, analyze, and optimize hardware systems. Our innovative product seamlessly integrates advanced AI with the intricacies of engineering design workflows.Role OverviewJoin our Forward Deployment Sales team and contribute to the rapid adoption of our software among leading engineering teams. You will engage closely with potential customers, demonstrating how vinci4d's platform can enhance product design, thermal performance, time to market, and reliability.In this dynamic role, you will create and simulate thermal models based on client designs, validating vinci4d's software and highlighting its real-world applications. Your expertise in thermal analysis and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) will be crucial for assessing steady-state and transient thermal behavior, especially in electronics cooling, thermal management, and product reliability.You will work hand-in-hand with client engineering teams to grasp their needs, address technical queries, and effectively communicate vinci4d's product features. Your insights from customer interactions will also inform product development, identifying essential needs and opportunities for enhancement.This is a hybrid position, requiring you to work in our Palo Alto office three days a week to foster collaboration with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams. The role involves moderate travel within the United States, with occasional international travel for significant customers and events in Asia and Europe.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with customer engineering teams during evaluations, assisting with simulation setup, running test cases, and interpreting results to showcase vinci4d's value.Work with the sales team to provide product demonstrations, conduct proof-of-concept evaluations, and engage in detailed technical discussions with prospective clients.Aid in customer onboarding and deployments by offering technical guidance, training, and troubleshooting support throughout the deployment and production phases.Identify customer challenges and workflow issues, collaborating with product and engineering teams to enhance product features and overall user experience.Conduct technical training sessions and workshops to empower customer teams in the effective adoption and scaling of vinci4d within their engineering processes.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies brings together two major automotive companies in a joint venture focused on next-generation vehicle technology. The team develops operating systems, zonal controllers, and advanced cloud and connectivity solutions to shape the future of software-defined vehicles. With combined strengths in connectivity, AI, and security, the organization pursues sustainable and intelligent solutions for electric mobility worldwide. Role overview The Senior Staff Structural Simulation Engineer takes the lead in managing structural and thermo-mechanical risks for advanced vehicle electronics. Using high-fidelity numerical simulations, this role defines design requirements for integrated PCB layouts, enclosures, and cooling systems to help meet hardware reliability goals. The engineer sets up protocols for material characterization and develops model correlation methods to ensure simulation accuracy. As a technical authority, the Senior Staff Structural Simulation Engineer shapes cross-functional decisions and leads complex root-cause analyses for new electrical hardware. The role also guides multidisciplinary teams in implementing next-generation vehicle systems. Work location This position is based in Palo Alto, California. It follows a hybrid schedule, with three days per week in the office.

Founded in 2015, 1X is pioneering the development of sophisticated humanoid robots tailored for domestic applications. Our vision is to revolutionize labor availability through safe and intelligent humanoid technology.As a Simulation Engineer at 1X Technologies, you will play a critical role in leading thermal and multi-body structural analyses of advanced robotic systems, directly influencing design and production decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and validate thermal models for actuators, electronics, and enclosures.Conduct multi-body dynamics simulations to evaluate robotic motion and load cases.Create structural FEA models to analyze stress, fatigue, and stiffness.Align simulations with experimental data to enhance model accuracy.Establish best practices for simulations, including templates and documentation.Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and hardware teams to convert requirements into robust models.Perform Design of Experiments (DOE) and sensitivity analyses to inform design choices.Support design reviews by providing detailed technical reports and visualizations.Automate simulation processes with scripting where applicable.Contribute to system-level trade studies and architectural decisions.

We are seeking a visionary and dynamic Head of Engineering to lead our innovative engineering team at Zania. This pivotal role demands a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and a proven track record in engineering leadership. You will be responsible for overseeing all engineering activities, driving product development, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will cultivate a culture of excellence and inspire our engineers to reach their full potential.

Parallel is seeking a Design Engineer in San Francisco or Palo Alto. This role centers on creating innovative solutions that align with both industry standards and customer requirements. Role overview As a Design Engineer, collaboration sits at the heart of the work. Expect to work closely with a skilled team to design and implement new products. The position calls for both creative thinking and strong technical skills to ensure each design meets high quality standards. What you will do Work with team members to develop product designs from concept through implementation Apply technical expertise to solve design challenges and refine solutions Ensure all products meet industry benchmarks and customer expectations Requirements Experience in product design and engineering Ability to collaborate effectively with others Strong creative and technical problem-solving skills

Join our dynamic team at xAI, where we are committed to developing cutting-edge AI systems that understand the universe and support humanity's quest for knowledge. As an Outstanding Software Engineer, you will tackle critical product challenges and engage in hands-on projects that drive our mission forward. We value curiosity, initiative, and a strong work ethic in a collaborative, meritocratic environment. Your ability to communicate effectively and share knowledge with your peers will be instrumental in our success.

Join Rubrik, a leader in cloud data management, as an Engineering Manager. In this pivotal role, you will lead a talented team of engineers, driving innovation and ensuring the successful delivery of our cutting-edge products. Your strategic vision and technical expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of our engineering practices, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

About Glean:Founded in 2019, Glean is a pioneering AI-driven knowledge management platform that empowers organizations to efficiently locate, organize, and disseminate information throughout their teams. By seamlessly integrating with tools such as Google Drive, Slack, and Microsoft Teams, Glean enables employees to access the right knowledge at the right moment, enhancing productivity and collaboration. Our state-of-the-art AI technology streamlines knowledge discovery, allowing teams to leverage their collective intelligence faster and more effectively.Glean was established by Founder & CEO Arvind Jain, who recognized the challenges employees encounter in sourcing and comprehending information at work. Witnessing the fragmentation of knowledge and the challenges posed by numerous SaaS tools, he aimed to create a better solution—an AI-enabled enterprise search platform that facilitates swift and intuitive access to essential information. Since its inception, Glean has evolved into the leading Work AI platform, merging enterprise-grade search capabilities with an AI assistant and advanced application- and agent-building functionalities, fundamentally transforming how employees operate.About the Role:Glean is on the lookout for a skilled Infrastructure Engineer to design and advance the platform that maintains a highly available, efficient, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure across multiple cloud environments. You will be responsible for delivering intricate components featuring refined automation, robust uptime assurances, autoscaling, and dependable alerting/monitoring for infrastructure that operates across various cloud providers. As a member of the Platform team, you will oversee critical aspects of Glean’s infrastructure, collaborating closely with other teams to support their workloads.

Join Wealthfront as an iOS Engineer and become a vital part of our innovative team! This role offers the flexibility of US-based remote work or a hybrid setup in our Palo Alto office. You will collaborate within a cross-functional scrum team to design and implement cutting-edge features for our investment and cash account functionalities in our iOS application. Your responsibilities will also include writing automated tests and integrating seamlessly with our in-house design systems as well as our backend API. Help empower our clients to build wealth according to their own unique terms!

About 1X1X is a pioneering AI and robotics company located in Palo Alto, California. Our mission is to create an abundant society through the development of general-purpose robots capable of autonomously performing a wide array of tasks.We believe that true understanding and intelligence growth in humanoid robots can only be achieved by allowing them to coexist and learn alongside humans. Therefore, our focus is on designing friendly home robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life.We seek curious, driven, and passionate individuals eager to contribute to shaping the future of robotics and AI. If our mission resonates with you, we would love to hear from you and explore how you can be part of our exciting journey.Role OverviewAs a Robotics Test Engineer at 1X, you will engage in a multifaceted, hands-on role. This position is not limited to isolated testing; you will operate at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software. Your primary objective will be to ensure that our robots are robust, reliable, and prepared for real-world applications by supporting the entire product lifecycle—from early research and development characterization through to final production validation. You’ll be expected to contribute across a wide range of technical areas and engage in cross-disciplinary debugging.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies combine the strengths of two established automotive leaders to advance mobility solutions. Their joint efforts focus on developing operating systems, advanced zonal controllers, cloud infrastructure, and connectivity for electric vehicles. The partnership addresses the evolving needs of software-defined vehicles and aims to set new benchmarks for the automotive industry. The team’s expertise covers connectivity, artificial intelligence, and security, all aimed at building smarter and more sustainable vehicles. Role overview This Staff PCB Design Engineer role is based in Palo Alto, California. The position focuses on designing high-performance Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Projects include critical systems such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), infotainment, zonal controllers, and vehicle access. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is central, and occasional travel may be required to support joint initiatives. Expertise in PCB layout, power integrity, signal integrity, and high-speed signal routing is essential for success in this role. What you will do PCB Design: Lead the design and implementation of high-speed and mixed-signal PCB layouts that meet automotive standards. Take responsibility for designs supporting ADAS, Battery Management Systems (BMS), body systems, and infotainment. Apply HDI design practices and work with interfaces such as DDR4, PCIe, CSI, and LVDS. Optimize package layouts to balance space and performance, and maintain the component library. Manufacturing Collaboration: Work with contract manufacturers to establish design rules and incorporate Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback, improving durability and performance in automotive applications. Process Development: Help develop workflows and processes between engineering and design teams. Configure ECAD tools to align with organizational design and release standards. Holistic Problem-Solving: Weigh design choices in the context of broader program goals and customer experience. Use data-driven methods to address technical challenges.

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 VoltaiVoltai is pioneering the development of advanced models and agents that learn, assess, strategize, experiment, and interact with the physical realm. Our initial focus is on comprehending and constructing hardware, particularly in electronics systems and semiconductors, where artificial intelligence transcends human cognitive limitations in design and creation.About Our TeamSupported by leading investors from Silicon Valley, Stanford University, and prominent figures such as CEOs from Google, AMD, Broadcom, Marvell, and more, our team comprises former Stanford professors, SAIL researchers, Olympiad medalists, and veterans from top tech companies and governmental positions.Role OverviewIn this role, you will engage with clients and partners to seamlessly integrate Voltai's hardware and design systems into their operations. You will provide in-depth technical assistance, troubleshoot complex software and hardware issues, and convey customer feedback to our design and product teams.Ideal CandidateYou will thrive in this position if you possess over 5 years of experience in the following areas:Hardware design, simulation, or EDA toolsCustomer support, debugging, and design validationSchematic review, board-level analysis, and failure investigationAbility to communicate intricate technical concepts clearly and succinctly

Role Overview Pylon is hiring an Infrastructure Engineer, Foundation, based in Palo Alto. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure that supports the company’s core products and services. The work directly supports operational reliability and technical growth across the organization. What You Will Do Design and build infrastructure solutions to support Pylon’s main offerings Maintain and improve existing systems to ensure reliability and performance Work with teams across engineering and other functions to integrate and support infrastructure needs Identify opportunities to optimize system performance and scalability Who We’re Looking For Proactive approach to problem solving and infrastructure development Interest in building scalable systems and improving performance Comfort working closely with cross-functional teams

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.

About the Role Alten Technology USA is hiring a Lead Verification & Validation Engineer in Palo Alto, California. This position oversees verification and validation activities for technology products, focusing on quality and reliability throughout the development process. What You Will Do Lead verification and validation efforts for product releases Establish and maintain quality standards across engineering teams Ensure products meet reliability and performance requirements Location Palo Alto, California

Join xAI as a Detection & Response Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in securing our cutting-edge AI technologies and cloud-native infrastructure. In this dynamic position, you will monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents, ensuring the integrity and protection of sensitive data. Your expertise will be crucial in developing detection strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our security posture.

About xAIAt xAI, we are driven by our mission to develop AI systems that can profoundly comprehend the universe and support humanity in its quest for knowledge. Our team is composed of passionate and highly-driven individuals committed to engineering excellence. We value those who challenge themselves and thrive in a culture of curiosity. Operating with a flat organizational structure, we empower our employees to be proactive contributors to our mission. Initiative and a track record of delivering exceptional results are highly regarded. Strong work ethic and effective prioritization skills are essential, as well as excellent communication abilities to share insights succinctly with teammates.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for outstanding media engineers who are eager to embark on an innovative project that integrates xAI’s cutting-edge AI infrastructure into a platform that engages approximately 600 million users every month. This role presents a unique opportunity to leverage xAI’s technology stack to revolutionize the video product experience, encompassing aspects like video playback, live streaming, Spaces, and audio/video calls. Join us to make a significant impact while utilizing powerful AI tools and collaborating with talented colleagues at xAI.