Senior/Staff AI Engineer - Office of the CTO

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 seeking a highly motivated Senior AI Engineer to join our team and help us accelerate software innovations for next-generation software-defined vehicles. We are passionate about putting our customers first and creating products that solve real-world problems. We embrace a hybrid work environment, and require this person to come into our Sunnyvale HQ 3 days a week to collaborate with peers and management. 

Role and 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, (State-of-the-Art).
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, applied sciences or similar field.
• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Sciences, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience working with machine learning algorithms, AI technologies, and platforms.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C++, with hands-on experience in relevant frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• 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.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• 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.
• Experience in the automotive industry is highly desirable.

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 a base salary 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 respo