Senior/Staff System Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Senior/Staff System Engineer (Robotics): Defining system requirements for hirify.global’s robot platform to ensure safe and reliable autonomous vehicle operation with an accent on hardware and associated firmware. Focus on creating decision-making algorithms, solutions for recovering from faults and restoring normal vehicle operation.

Location: Foster City, CA

Salary: $185,000 - $291,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market.

What you will do

• Design fault response strategies to maintain vehicle safety and operation during malfunctions.
• Develop solutions for recovering from faults and restoring normal vehicle operation, such as performance degradation strategies, system component reconfiguration, or safe shutdown and recovery.
• Create a comprehensive framework for assessing the effectiveness of fault handling and recovery.
• Work closely with other engineering teams, including software, hardware, and controls engineers, to ensure a holistic approach to system safety and fault tolerance.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher degree in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related fields with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong systems engineering background with experience in requirements management and system architecture
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis and modeling tools
• Deep understanding of fault detection, isolation, and recovery techniques, including redundancy, failover, and graceful degradation .
• Excellent technical communication and documentation abilities.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with cross-functional teams in complex technical environments.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant field
• Experience with autonomous vehicle development or similar complex robotics systems
• Knowledge of automotive-grade hardware systems and integration requirements
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, ISO 21448, and other industry safety standards.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, hirify.global Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.