Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and fast-growing company whose technologies and software help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With two generations of solutions already on the road with a top global OEM, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of the digital transformation of vehicles. The Sonatus team is a talented and diverse collection of technology and automotive specialists hailing from many of the most prominent companies in their respective industries.
Sonatus is a leader in providing technologies and software to global OEMs to build software-defined vehicles. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Staff Embedded AI Engineer to join our fast-growing team. As a part of a cross-functional team that is responsible for the full software development life cycle, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and products, from conception to deployment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Product Development: Develop and deliver highly performant, secure, and efficient AI products on embedded devices, ensuring they meet rigorous performance and quality standards.
- Innovation and Research: Conduct research and experimental development on cutting-edge AI optimization to improve resource efficiency.
- Product Alignment: Work closely with and offer technical suggestions to the Product team in defining the AI product requirements.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with business development and go-to-market teams to understand client requirements and develop customized, impactful solutions.
- Stakeholder Communication: Clearly articulate complex AI concepts and solutions to non-technical stakeholders, promoting understanding and alignment.
- Documentation: Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation for AI products, including functional specifications, software architecture specifications, and user guides.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master or PhD degree in Computer Science or related field
- 8+ years of professional software development experience.
- Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Staff Engineer in software development
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team of engineers
- Successfully launched an AI product that generated significant ARR. Familiar with end-to-end AI product lifecycles
- Strong proficiency in C++
- Deep understanding of ML models, especially models running on embedded devices with limited resources
- Specialized in at least one type of models, e.g. image recognition, NLP, and/or models in automotive space
- Deep understanding in model optimization
- Solid experience in Linux based multithreading and IPC framework
- Experience with the prominent GenAI models
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Desired Skills and Experience
- Familiarity with Rust
- Experience with embedded systems and automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN) is a plus.
- Experience with automotive product development (e.g. CAN, AUTOSAR, FreeRTOS, UDS, etc.).
- Experience in project management and agile development methodologies.
- Built models in automotive space, e.g. BMS, Tire wear calibration, Camera-based object recognition
Benefits
Sonatus is a tight-knit team aligned around a unified vision. You can expect a strong engineering-oriented culture that focuses on building the best products and solutions for our customers. We embrace equality and diversity in all regards because respect is ingrained in our every fiber. Other benefits Sonatus offers include:
- Stock option plan
- Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Unlimited paid time off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Free food & snacks in office
The posted salary range is a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate of what Sonatus ("Company") could reasonably expect to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The Company reserves the right to modify this range in the future, as needed, as market conditions change.
Pay range for this role
$193,000—$269,000 USD
Sonatus is a fast-paced and innovative company and are seeking team members who are passionate about making a difference. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we highly encourage you to apply.
To all recruitment agencies: Sonatus, Inc. ("Sonatus") does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Sonatus' employees. Sonatus is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited activities.
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What We Do
Sonatus accelerates the development of software-defined vehicles to enable the digital transformation of the automotive industry. It enables OEMs to build vehicles that can be updated with new features and functionality throughout their entire lifetimes – without requiring new software development. Leveraging extensive software-defined expertise, the company compresses decades of digital innovation into scalable vehicle and cloud software solutions, empowering OEMs to innovate faster, reduce complexity and costs, and become more agile. Sonatus’ award-winning Digital Dynamics™ Vehicle Platform is currently in-market in Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles.
Why Work With Us
Working at Sonatus means collaborating with top-tier engineers and industry leaders to shape the future of connected, intelligent mobility. With a dynamic and fast-paced environment, Sonatus offers opportunities for growth, creativity, and making a real impact in the evolution of modern vehicles.
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