Job Application for Senior Staff AI Engineer at Sonatus

Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and rapidly growing company whose software products and solutions help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With over four million vehicles already on the road with top global OEM brands, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of automotive digital transformation. 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 headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with international locations in Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, Korea, China, India, Taiwan and Japan. This is a hybrid position at our Sunnyvale location.

The Opportunity

Sonatus is a leader in providing technologies and software to global OEMs to build software-defined vehicles. We are looking for a highly motivated 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.

Role and Responsibilities

Product Development: Develop and deliver highly scalable, secure, and efficient AI products, ensuring they meet rigorous performance and quality standards.
Product Evaluation: Set the AI product evaluation methodology. Closely collaborate with the QA team in evaluating the quality of the AI products.
Innovation and Research: Conduct research and experimental development to enhance AI capabilities and optimize system performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with product 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.

Requirements

Master or PhD degree in Computer Science or related field
8+ years of professional software development experience.
Strong proficiency in Python
Deep understanding of Large Language Models(LLMs) and/or Small Language Models(SLMs)
Deep understanding of prompting techniques and prompting optimization
Deep understanding of Agentic Framework
Fluent in data preprocessing
Solid understanding of AI product lifecycles
Solid understanding on different ML algorithms
Understanding of AI production evaluation process
Experience with RAG, knowledge graph, and information retrieval
Experience with the prominent GenAI models
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Desired Skills

Hands-on experience with AI/ML model integration is highly desirable.
Experience with pytorch, numpy and pandas
Experience with microservices architecture, distributed systems, messaging frameworks, and database
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure as code tools

Benefits

Benefits Offered:

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

Perk Offerings include:

Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days
Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs)
Internet reimbursement
Computer Accessory Allowance

Recent Publications:

Inside Sonatus’s AI Technician Builder

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

$227,000 - $313,000 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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