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Job Description About ChipStack Chips are at the center of today's tech-driven world. But how we design them has not changed in decades, while their complexity and specialization have skyrocketed due to increasing performance demands from applications like AI. We want to change that. Our team is small, technical, and fast-moving. We’ve built and shipped at the intersection of AI, EDA, and systems software, with deep roots at companies like Qualcomm, Nvidia, Google, Meta, and the Allen Institute for AI. We’re backed by top investors including Khosla Ventures, Cerberus, and Clear Ventures, and already deployed with 10+ innovative customers—from Fortune 100s to cutting-edge AI silicon startups. Role Overview You’ll design, engineer, and research agentic systems—software that plans, executes, uses tools, and learns. You’ll bridge LLM agent research (prompting, tool use, memory architectures) with the engineering that puts these systems in production for chip design workflows. Key Responsibilities * Agent Research & Prototyping * Architect and iterate on agentic components: memory, context engineering, tool usage, multi-agent coordination * Experiment with prompting, finetuning, and orchestration to improve agent performance * Infrastructure Development * Build scalable infrastructure for prompt iteration/testing, benchmarking, logging, and evaluation * Assist with pipelines for fine-tuning, automated evaluation, and model deployment. * Collaboration & Integration * Work directly with chip designers and ML infra engineers to embed agentic workflows into chip design pipelines * Partner with product teams to solve core agent challenges (e.g., long-horizon planning, tool integration) * Research & Metrics * Define and evaluate performance metrics for agent systems * Design goal-oriented agentic workflows to enhance task completion You Should Have * 5+ years of combined ML research and / or software engineering experience * Hands-on with LLMs: prompting, finetuning, evaluation * Strong programming skills * Solid foundations in distributed systems, data pipelines * Cloud + on-premise infra experience involving GPUs. Familiarity with Docker * Excellent communication & a bias toward collaborative problem-solving * PhD or MS in ML, CS, or related field, or equivalent research + implementation experience * Ability to build, evaluate, and iterate LLM-based applications Nice-to-Have * Experience in fine-tuning LLMs specifically for agentic applications * Experience designing agentic systems or multi-agent workflows * Familiarity with reinforcement learning (RLHF/RL-agent contexts) * Background in integrated ML infra and agent evaluation pipelines * Interest or experience in the chip design/EDA domain What Makes This Role Unique * Play a key role at the intersection of agent research and real-world infra, delivering autonomous workflows for chip design * Influence both the research direction and the productionization of agentic systems * Join a tight-knit founding team, directly impacting high-stakes chip-design automation tasks Culture Challenge status quo: We are innovators who can challenge the status quo and push forward our vision of the world. Strong opinions, loosely held: We are low on ego, but high on collaboration. We are okay to be wrong and are always open to learning. Ship fast, ship quality: We ruthlessly prioritize what matters. We build a few things, but at lightning speed with high quality. Proud of our craft: Attention to detail is in our DNA. We take pride in what we build and ensure they exceed the high standards of the semiconductor industry.

Job DescriptionAre you ready to revolutionize the advertising industry? At Cognitiv, we are not just another AdTech company—we are industry trailblazers redefining media buying with our Deep Learning Advertising Platform. Since 2015, we have harnessed the power of cutting-edge deep learning technology and data science to transform how brands connect with their customers. Our mission? To bring intelligence to advertising and deliver unparalleled precision, relevance, and impact at scale. With our innovative platform, advertisers enjoy unprecedented flexibility—whether it is activating Dynamic Deals through their preferred DSP, leveraging our managed service DSP, or utilizing our industry-first ContextGPT product. As a part of Cognitiv, you will be at the forefront of AI-driven advertising solutions, driving change and achieving remarkable growth in a rapidly evolving industry.Now, we're growing!The role We're seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to help orchestrate and scale the entire ML lifecycle at Cognitiv. As we transition from a legacy platform to a modern, automated, and highly scalable system, this role will be central in shaping the next generation of our ML infrastructure. You'll own automation across data ingestion, model training, deployment, and monitoring, enabling rapid experimentation and iterative refinement while maintaining operational excellence. This is a high-impact opportunity to reduce bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and drive architectural improvements that power a wide variety of models critical to Cognitiv's growth. Location: This is a Hybrid role (MTW in office) out of our Bellevue WA or San Mateo CA office. What You'll Do • Own the entire ML lifecycle—from data exploration and model development to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement., • Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support automated model training, evaluation, deployment, and lifecycle management., • Redesign and optimize systems to handle scalability challenges and complex workflows., • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, operations, and ML teams to drive alignment and impact., • Take ownership of core codebases while mentoring and supporting junior engineers.Tech Stack, • Languages/Frameworks: Python (primary), PyTorch Lightning, • Cloud/Infra: AWS, Docker, Apache Airflow, • Data: ClickHouse, S3, distributed data processing tools, • Models: Deep Learning, LLMs, Hugging Face ecosystemWho You Are, • Senior Engineer – You've delivered complex systems end-to-end and write strong, production-level Python., • MLOps expertise – You're skilled in ML automation, infrastructure at scale, and building robust pipelines., • Deep learning practitioner – You're hands-on with PyTorch (ideally PyTorch Lightning) and familiar with LLMs and the Hugging Face ecosystem., • Cloud & infra fluent – You know AWS, Docker, and Airflow, and you're comfortable managing TB-scale data., • Architect + builder – You think strategically about long-term system design while still rolling up your sleeves to code., • Owner mindset – You take full responsibility for production codebases and drive them forward independently., • Resilient & gritty – You thrive in ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and push through obstacles., • Strong communicator – You collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, resolving conflicts productively., • In-person collaborator – You want to work onsite MTW in Bellevue, WA.Bonus Points If You Have, • Startup or AdTech experience., • Experience with ClickHouse or other high-performance analytical databases., • Familiarity with PySpark or distributed processing., • Low-latency model serving experience., • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a relevant field., • Strong C++ programming background.Salary, • $200,000-$220,000 Base Salary + EquityWhat We OfferCompensation is based on experience, skills, and other factors. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards at Cognitiv—you'll also receive equity and a comprehensive benefits package.Highlights include:, • Medical, dental & vision coverage (some plans 100% employer-paid), • 12 weeks paid parental leave, • Unlimited PTO + Work-From-Anywhere August, • Career development with clear advancement paths, • Equity for all employees, • Hybrid work model & daily team lunch, • Health & wellness stipend + cell phone reimbursement, • 401(k) with employer match, • Parking (CA & WA offices) & pre-tax commuter benefits, • Employee Assistance Program, • Comprehensive onboarding (Cognitiv University), • …and more!What You'll Find at Cognitiv, • Festiv – We make work fun with cross-team games, events, and creative team bonding., • Responsiv – You'll be close to clients and leadership, influencing real outcomes., • Inclusiv – Diversity and individuality are celebrated across all levels., • Inventiv – We reward curiosity and embrace bold ideas., • Transformativ – We support your growth with training, mentorship, and flexibility., • Collaborativ – We operate across coasts, connected by purpose and teamwork.Cognitiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Job Description Senior Neural Network Kernel Software Development Engineer Our client is making substantial investments in software to enhance the seamless deployment of neural networks on their hardware, streamlining the experience for researchers and developers. The focus involves the optimization of various common neural networks for optimal performance on architectures, facilitated by the software optimization tool flow. We are seeking software developers who are driven and naturally curious. The chosen candidate will contribute within agile teams, working closely with senior software engineers for mentorship. This role presents an opportunity to tackle novel challenges using cutting-edge technologies, as they build innovative systems from scratch. As a key team member, you will specialize in constructing efficient implementations of practical neural net kernels tailored to their distinctive hardware architecture. Additionally, you will implement diverse computing algorithms, maximizing computation and communication throughput. This role involves developing a profound understanding of the architecture's intricacies, working collaboratively with the architects and compiler engineers. Responsibilities: • Experience writing kernels to accelerate Neural Network execution on custom hardware accelerators (not on CPU's), • Design, prototype, and execute low-level, adaptable C++ programs (kernels) for various neural net operations., • Define, document, and communicate configuration APIs for these kernels to the compiler team., • Share performance optimization concepts with both compiler engineers and architects working on future product generations., • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field (preferably MS or PhD)., • Profound knowledge of modern C++, with a focus on code generation and low-level compute optimizations., • Familiarity with fundamental Neural Network operator algorithms - Convolutions, Transformers, RNNs., • Demonstrated capability to independently navigate challenging, well-defined problems., • Aptitude and interest in both high-level conceptual understanding and intricate technical details., • Proficiency in Python., • Experience with other AI accelerator programming., • Strong mathematical aptitude., • Comprehensive health and extended health benefits., • Competitive Salary, • Unlimited sick leave., • Stock options., • Contribution to revolutionizing chip and software technologies with global impact.

Job DescriptionDescription: As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact geotechnical and performance-based design projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead, mentor, and grow a team engaged in some of our most advanced analytical work. You’ll collaborate proactively with internal and external partners to develop innovative solutions to complex geotechnical challenges, contributing to the technical direction of the group. A strong background in seismic design and earthquake engineering is essential. You’ll take ownership of key project activities, including developing conceptual and numerical models, managing project schedules, writing technical reports, supporting client relationships, coordinating subsurface exploration programs, and overseeing construction observation. Your leadership will help drive the group’s long-term technical development and elevate the sophistication of our performance-based design capabilities. Typical projects span complex geotechnical applications, including liquefaction and seismic slope stability evaluations, ground improvement design, and dynamic nonlinear deformation analyses of temporary and permanent shored excavations in dense urban environments alongside a steady mix of conventional geotechnical engineering work. From foundations and retaining structures to earthwork, pavements, and construction-phase support, you’ll contribute across the full spectrum of our practice. While responsibilities vary by project, leadership, technical rigor, and collaborative problem-solving will remain at the core of your work. This role can be performed out of our Seattle, San Diego, or Redmond office. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Leads project management activities, including developing budgets and scopes, client billings, field report reviews, preparing proposals, contract reviews, and coordinating with Principals and Associates to ensure effective execution of multiple projects., • Serves as a senior technical resource in numerical modeling and nonlinear deformation analysis. Provides guidance to project teams and offers expertise on complex geotechnical and performance-based design challenges., • Develops advanced conceptual and numerical models, including dynamic and static analyses, liquefaction and lateral spreading evaluations, and soil-structure interaction assessments., • Reviews and oversees deliverables from staff and mid-level engineers, including calculations, analyses, and field reports, providing clear direction and feedback to support high-quality work., • Mentors and develops junior staff, offering leadership across technical skill-building, project execution, and consulting best practices., • Participates in business development, including identifying new opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and attending conferences or professional association meetings., • Leads or coordinates subsurface exploration programs and construction-phase activities, collaborating closely with contractors and field staff and maintaining alignment with project requirements and safety protocols., • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree or a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering preferred., • 6+ years of experience with dynamic numerical modeling or related professional experience required., • PE license required., • Strong proficiency with FLAC, PLAXIS, and related tools, including experience with dynamic soil-structure interaction and nonlinear deformation modeling., • Demonstrated ability to evaluate seismic hazards such as ground response, liquefaction, lateral spreading, and seismic slope instability., • Proven leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills., • Strong proactive responsiveness and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment., • All candidates are subject to completing a background check, and reference check., • Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and do heavy work including exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion., • Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged sitting and view of a monitor/screen., • Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed. At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others. View our full listing of benefits here. Our Commitment to Belonging at GeoEngineers When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, that they have a voice and are supported and respected, it creates trust and a feeling of belonging— employees then flourish, grow their careers, and do the best work of their lives. A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey, and we are committed to doing the work, learning and evolving as we go. GeoEngineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. GeoEngineers is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at or by phone at (425) 861-6000. We will then make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for openings on our team. 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Job DescriptionCompany Description Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa. Job Description Visa’s Technology Organization is a community of problem solvers and innovators reshaping the future of commerce. We operate the world’s most sophisticated processing networks capable of handling more than 65k secure transactions a second across 80M merchants, 15k Financial Institutions, and billions of everyday people. While working with us you’ll get to work on complex distributed systems and solve massive scale problems centered on new payment flows, business and data solutions, cyber security, and B2C platforms. Visa is building a next-generation Agentic AI services that brings intelligent, autonomous agents into large-scale distributed applications across our global ecosystem. We’re seeking a Sr. Consultant Software Engineer who will architect, design, and build scalable backend systems that integrate AI agents into Visa’s enterprise infrastructure. You will work with other Senior Engineers and technical leaders to define the architecture, scaling strategy, and engineering standards for Visa’s AI-driven products. This is a role for a hands-on technical leader — a go-getter, builder, and problem solver with deep experience in Java microservices, GenAI integration, and distributed system design, and a true-north, entrepreneurial mindset focused on speed, quality, and innovation. Essential Functions: This role does not offer relocation or immigration support now or in the future. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: • 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD, • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field., • 2 or more years of backend experience with Python (FastAPI, Flask, or similar frameworks)., • Production-level experience in building and deploying AI Agentic solutions, including orchestration of LLM-based agents, integration with enterprise microservices, and troubleshooting live production environments., • Hands-on experience implementing LLM, GenAI, and RAG systems using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or Autogen., • Experience building and integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP) frameworks for tool and API interoperability, • Strong understanding of AI orchestration and LLM integration patterns in distributed environments., • Proven experience building and scaling distributed microservice architectures., • Proficiency in REST/gRPC API design, event-driven architectures, and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)., • Experience with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines., • Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)., • Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB)., • Experience with containerization and CI/CD pipelines (Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)., • Go-Getter: Executes decisively, drives clarity, and thrives in ambiguity., • Builder: Hands-on technologist who delivers high-impact systems from prototype to production., • Hustler: Operates with urgency and persistence to overcome obstacles., • Entrepreneurial: Innovates beyond defined scope, with ownership and bias for action., • True North: Leads with integrity, clarity, and long-term vision., • Lead by Example: Demonstrates accountability, openness, and excellence in technical and people leadership., • Languages: Java (Spring Boot), Python (FastAPI, Flask), TypeScript, • AI Frameworks: LangChain, LangGraph, Autogen, LlamaIndex, • LLMs: GPT, Claude, Mistral, Gemini, • Data: MySQL, Hazelcast, Pinecone, FAISS, • Infra: Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, AWS/GCP, • Frontend Integration: React, GraphQL, REST/gRPC APIs Additional Information Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department. Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time. Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers. Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law. Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code. U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 152,200.00 to 220,850.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Job Description The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its Design award winner for inclusivity for 2025. Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies. Overview With the growth of our Android app, being the most used text-to-speech app in the Play Store, we find the need for a Senior Android Engineer to help us support the new user base as well as work on new and exciting projects to push us forward. This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users. We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount. Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week. What You'll Do • Owning major features and working closely with our design team - take ownership of features inside the app and become responsible of delivering high quality features, • Shape the future of our Android team, • Own, maintain and improve reliability metrics for key features, • Participate in discussions across different teams - Product, Design, Engineering, • Review pull requests, and support other teammates, • Handle critical issues or cope with unexpected challenges, • 5+ years of software engineering experience, • Familiarity with Android components, • Experience building or contributing to at least one Android app, • Product design intuition and user empathy, • Drive to push the boundaries of Android UI/UX, • Understanding of the importance of tests and how to approach writing tests, • Self-drive to improve the app and codebase above and beyond what's outlined in the spec, • Rock solid experience with Kotlin, Kotlin Coroutines, Kotlin Flow, Dagger 2, MVVM, Clean Architecture, Background Services, Music Player Service, Android Animations, Jetpack Navigation, JUnit tests, • Excellent communication skills, • User oriented problem solving approach, • Experience building, maintaining, or otherwise contributing to open source projects in Android, • Kotlin, • Kotlin Coroutines, • Kotlin Flow, • Jetpack Navigation, • Dagger 2, • Room, • Custom Views, Canvas & Paint, • Jetpack Compose, • A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product., • An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle., • A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work., • An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry., • Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture., • Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use., • Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more. Think you're a good fit for this job? Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply. And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? Refer them! Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job DescriptionPrincipal Data Scientist – (Gen AI, Machine Learning): Are you energized by the idea of innovating with Generative AI? Do you want to create global impact while tackling challenges at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence? Do you dream of building ground-breaking products that define the future of AI-driven network management? Then come, advance with us at Extreme.This is a greenfield opportunity to shape next-gen networking experiences at the cutting edge of Generative AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, and Cloud Computing. You will help define every aspect of the user journey, product vision, and technical roadmap, and you will drive innovation from concept to delivery.There has never been a better time to join Extreme. With multiple acquisitions expanding our portfolio and market strategy, we are experiencing unprecedented growth worldwide. Recognized as a Technology Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and a multi-year Best Employer award winner, Extreme is committed to a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equality, where every employee thrives because of their differences, not despite them.Our AI Core group is pioneering platforms and solutions for Generative AI, including AI Agents, RAG, Knowledge Bases, Data Mining, Anomaly Detection, and LLM fine-tuning. These innovations power flagship Extreme products while enabling entirely new offerings. Together, we are driving a fundamental shift in how businesses manage networks by building intelligent, high-performance multi-agent systems that perceive, learn, and act in real time.At Extreme, innovation is not just encouraged, it is expected. Advance with us and help shape the future of network intelligence.Job Responsibilities • Define and drive the long-term data science and ML strategy, influencing both product direction and organizational priorities, • Lead high-impact research initiatives in ML, GenAI, and Graph ML, push the boundaries of applied science, and establish best practices for scalable adoption, • Partner with engineering and product leadership to align data science innovation with business goals, shaping platform and infrastructure investments, • Mentor and guide staff- and senior-level scientists, set technical direction, and foster a culture of excellence and innovation, • Represent the organization externally through publications, talks, and collaborations, strengthening the company’s thought leadership in AI and MLRequirements:, • Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, • 8+ years of experience in applied ML research and production deployment, • 3+ years of hands-on experience building Generative AI solutions such as RAG, AI Agents, or LLM fine-tuning in production, • Experience with Graph ML and Graph technologies such as GNNs or GraphRAG in production, • Proven track record of end-to-end ownership including design, experimentation, validation, deployment, and scaling of ML systems, • Experience deploying solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, • Demonstrated ability to solve highly complex, ambiguous, cross-domain problems with measurable business impactPreferred Qualifications, • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related discipline, • Experience with distributed Big Data and ML platforms such as Spark, Flink, Kafka, PySpark, or Lakehouse, • Recognized track record in the ML and AI community through publications, patents, open-source contributions, or conference talks, • Strong ability to influence at the organizational level by driving strategy and fostering cross-functional alignment

Job DescriptionKapta Space, a VC-funded early-stage startup in Seattle, WA, is breaking new ground in Geospatial Intelligence. Our technology centers around a proven, scalable electronically-steered radar for sophisticated spaceborne applications such as earth observation using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) techniques, as well as enabling advanced defense missions such as target tracking. As the Director of Hardware Engineering, you will lead the design, development, qualification, and deployment of our scalable, electronically-steered radar for advanced spaceborne ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) missions. You will lead development of mission-critical hardware across RF/antenna systems, high-speed digital, mixed-signal electronics, power electronics, and mechanical/thermal packaging, taking products from concept through flight. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-performance compliant hardware in harsh LEO (Low-earth orbit) environments, ensuring technical excellence, schedule and budget accountability, and seamless integration with spacecraft bus partners. You shall exhibit deep technical depth and apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. The ideal candidate must have the drive and experience to complete projects independently and on aggressive timelines. Role: • Lead the definition of hardware system architecture for electronically-steered radar subsystems including electronically steered antennas, RF front-ends, power electronics, high-speed digital and mixed-signal electronics, and embedded processing hardware., • Direct full product lifecycle execution: requirements, architecture, detailed design, prototype build, environmental/radiation/EMI-EMC qualification, manufacturing introduction and spacecraft integration., • Recruit, hire, manage and mentor cross-disciplinary engineering teams, guiding execution, staffing, team growth, and culture of ownership and innovation., • Partner closely with system engineering, software/firmware, GNC, payload/instrument, and operations to ensure coherent hardware-software interaction, robust performance, and smooth delivery., • Own hardware V&V and TRL-advancement strategy: signal/power integrity analysis, reliability modeling, and environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock, vacuum, EMI/EMC, radiation)., • Proactively collaborate with Program Management Office to manage schedules, budgets, risk mitigation, and resource plans to meet mission performance and reliability targets., • In conjunction with Program Management Office, drive manufacturability, cost efficiency, and quality through DFX (Design for Excellence) principles and NPI hand-off to production partners., • Support engagement with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the product development life cycle. Required Qualifications:, • BS/MS, or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent discipline., • Significant experience developing mission-critical hardware for space and/or defense environments., • Significant experience as a principal-level individual contributor working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering complex spaceborne hardware., • Significant experience (~5+ years) in leadership/management of engineering teams across hardware disciplines., • Technical depth in RF/Microwave, Antenna systems, Radar, high-speed digital and mixed-signal electronics and power electronics., • Experience with PCB design, EMI/EMC practices, and mechanical/thermal packaging for high-reliability hardware., • Proven success qualifying hardware for environmental and radiation conditions and supporting spacecraft/field deployments., • Demonstrated understanding of program planning, budget control, schedule execution, risk management, and cross-functional resource management., • Excellent communication skills, with ability to present to senior leadership and collaborate with customers and suppliers., • Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD security clearance (TS with SCI).Bonus if candidates have experience and skills in the following areas:, • Experience with electronically-steered or phased-array radar systems, including beam-steering, calibration approaches and general space reliability., • Familiarity with space-qualified component engineering, radiation-tolerant design trade-offs and COTS-to-space conversion strategies., • Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools for RF/antenna, signal/power integrity, thermal/structural analyses., • Experience with acceptance and qualification test of space rated hardware and related standards such as SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000, MIL-STD-461., • Experience in defense contracting environments or ISR/target-tracking radar missions., • Exposure to hardware manufacturing scaling, DFM for high-volume production, or lean development practices.

Job DescriptionDescription: foundry10 is an education research organization with a philanthropic focus on expanding ideas about learning and creating direct value for youth. In collaboration with a wide range of partners, we surface, evaluate, and share opportunities to better support youth learning both inside and outside the classroom. Building on more than a decade of impactful work, our unique approach blends applied and experimental research, philanthropy, and education programs rooted in evidence-based best practices. Summary of Role The Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) Senior Researcher is driven by a strong interest in education and desire to improve student outcomes across multiple dimensions. They have deep expertise in appropriate domains (UX/Interaction design, software & hardware development, systems design, information architecture, contextual inquiry, and accessibility/inclusivity), bring novel ideas and expertise, and experience-based insights. HCDE Senior Researchers apply advanced research skills (e.g., data analysis techniques, knowledge of study design, visualizing and interpreting data) and are adept at sharing generalizable findings using different mediums alongside peer-reviewed publications. This role involves both independent research and analysis as well as multidisciplinary collaboration across our organization and in partnership with external institutions. This position reports to the Senior Research Manager. The salary range for this position is $128,550 to $214,250 per year, depending on experience. Research Areas of Interest The HCDE Senior Researcher will have a focus on K–12 and post-secondary education and their intersection points with the broader education community as well as families and caretakers. In particular, we are interested in, but not limited to: • How children, teachers, and parents conceptualize and utilize AI in both structured and unstructured environments., • Identify barriers or limitations that exist or are created by AI tools., • Student engagement with widely used learning software and tools and identify potential areas for improvement in implementation and integration., • Evaluation and/or design of both hardware and software accessibility interfaces (sensory, cognitive, language, social, etc.) for learning environments., • Co-design to help students and teachers create more responsive, collaborative, and engaging classrooms., • The value and contributions of VR, AR, and other technological advancements on the educational landscape., • Designing for and intersecting with research work involving students in academic settings, educators, multidisciplinary researchers and teams within foundry10, outside researchers and organizations, • Contributing to a balanced portfolio of research projects that includes independent research in line with organizational objectives and shared research projects that support connections with philanthropy, sharing, and youth programs, • Facilitating collaborations with outside researchers and partner organizations to design and carry out research, • Developing interesting and important questions regarding education in a space that values and supports creative approaches towards learning, • Gaining background knowledge and expertise in other related/unrelated fields within foundry10’s research domains and interest areas, • Working collaboratively with the Sharing Team to communicate actionable insights to various learning and research communities/fields as well as with lay-people in the educational community, • Represent foundry10 at conferences, within publications, and face-to-face with a variety of community partners, • Actively read and engage with current research and bring new knowledge to the organization and teams as a result of engagement with relevant topics, • Using various qualitative and quantitative methodologies, analysis strategies, and study designs as needed to address current research questions, • Employing a strong propensity to investigate topics and an ability to redirect/close off lines of inquiry not likely to result in useful findings, • Leading operations and partnership tasks (e.g., coordination of external data collection services, communication with external partners) as needed, • During collaborative projects, provide expertise and support to foundry10’s various research labs, such as consulting with other investigators to define project evaluation outcomes, leading literature reviews, or gap analyses, etc., • Progressing towards annual individual goals while additionally supporting the development of researchers with various roles and levels of expertise, • This is not an exhaustive list; other duties may be assigned as necessaryRequirements: Education and Experience • PhD in HCDE or related discipline, with 2-5 years relevant post-PhD work experience, • Experience in both academia and industry preferred, • Demonstrated experience in research topics, theory, and developmental phases relevant to education environments, • Demonstrated experience in formulating research questions, designing multiple studies, seeing them through to completion, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, • Practical experience independently leading and conducting applied research with minimal supervision, • Particular experience with survey implementation, observational research, experimental research, and interviews, • Experience on a variety of projects with multiple stakeholders, • Experience mentoring and/or managing students, junior researchers, and/or research staff, • Experience with design/development of hardware and/or software tools, preferably for a variety of age groups, • Strong background in research ethics, particularly research ethics involving children and adolescents, • Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, in interpersonal and research settings, • Ability to manage time and track several project timelines at once, • Ability to work self-sufficiently and identify areas where processes could be improved, • Ability to cross multiple subject areas and quickly gain a basic understanding of new areas To be considered for this role, please submit the following materials: • Cover letter detailing how your interest and qualifications align with this position, • Resume or CV The interview process will consist of the following steps: • Step 1: Zoom audio interview (1 hour), • Step 2: Zoom video interview with Research team members (1. 5 to 2 hours), • Step 3: If needed, Zoom video interview with the Director of Research and Org Leadership (up to 1 hour), • Step 4: Background and professional reference checks foundry10 offers competitive salary and benefits that include: • A 4-day workweek, • A flexible and hybrid work schedule, • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their dependents, • $1,500 yearly education stipend, • $3,000 yearly wellness and hobby stipend, before taxes, • Generous paid time off that includes:, • 4 weeks of vacation time annually and additional accrual with tenure, • 12 paid holidays, • 56 hours of paid sick and safe leave frontloaded annually, • Week-long office closures twice a year - each summer and winter, • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, • Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the employee We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities with the application and interviewing process as well as essential job functions.

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