Sonatus · 1 day ago
Senior/Staff AI Engineer - Office of the CTO
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$188K/yr - $280K/yr
7+ years expSonatus is a company that is redefining what cars can do in the era of Software-Defined Vehicles. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior AI Engineer to help accelerate software innovations for next-generation software-defined vehicles, focusing on leveraging AI models and conducting data analysis to inform business decisions.
AutomotiveCloud Data ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Lead efforts to leverage existing AI models and frameworks to solve complex business challenges
Conduct the full cycle of data modeling and algorithm development, including modeling, training, tuning, validating, deploying, and maintaining services (AI breadth)
Strong domain expertise in the AI area, including LLM. Computer Vision, Time Series, RAG, fine-tune large models, traditional ML models, etc., (AI depth)
Stay current with industry trends and advancements in data science and AI technologies
Perform data analysis and offer insights to inform business decisions across multiple domains
Adhere to data privacy and security protocols to uphold the confidentiality of sensitive information
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective AI and data science solutions
Document and communicate technical designs, processes, and best practices to stakeholders using visualizations and presentations
Take charge of projects, ensuring timely completion in a dynamic work environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, applied sciences, or a similar field
7+ years of professional experience working with machine learning algorithms, AI technologies, and platforms
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or C++, with hands-on experience in relevant frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, Pandas, Polars)
Retrieval stacks such as (FAISS, HNSW, Chroma, Elasticsearch)
Parallelization with multiprocessing, multithreading, async I/O
Experience with data engineering/processing frameworks (e.g., Databricks, Spark, Dataflow) and proficiency in SQL
Solid experience in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques
Strong knowledge of software development best practices, version control systems, and agile methodologies
Results-driven with a positive can-do attitude and excellent problem-solving skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Sciences, or a related field preferred
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Experience in the automotive industry is highly desirable
Benefits
Competitive compensation and equity program
Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program
Retirement plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Unlimited paid time off per year, 15 paid holidays
Hybrid office work arrangement/flexibility
Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days
Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs)
Internet reimbursement
Computer Accessory Allowance
Company
Sonatus
Sonatus provides in-vehicle and cloud software that enables automotive companies to achieve the full promise of software-defined vehicles.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$110MKey Investors
Foxconn Technology GroupTranslink Capital
2022-12-07Corporate Round· $75M
2021-07-21Series A· $35M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Chou
CEO and Founder
Yu Fang
CTO,CPO,Founder
Recent News
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