Sonatus

Senior/Staff AI Engineer - Office of the CTO

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Software Development, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Senior AI Engineer

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Hybrid (Onsite 3 days/week in Sunnyvale HQ)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and fast-growing company whose technologies and software help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With two generations of solutions already on the road with a top global OEM, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of the digital transformation of vehicles. 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 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.

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++.
  • 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.

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.

Application Instructions

  • Not specified

Company Information

  • Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and fast-growing company specializing in software-defined vehicle technologies.
  • They have two generations of solutions already deployed with a top global OEM.
  • They embrace a hybrid work environment with a requirement to be present at their Sunnyvale HQ 3 days a week.

Skills

Python
Java
C++
Data engineering
Spark
Dataflow
SQL
Data preprocessing
Feature engineering
Model evaluation
Cloud platforms
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud
Docker
Kubernetes

Sonatus

Platform for software-defined vehicle development

About Sonatus

Sonatus provides a platform for developing software-defined vehicles, focusing on a no-code solution that allows automotive companies to create flexible software architectures. This platform enables the collection and analysis of real-time diagnostic data from vehicles, which helps manufacturers like Hyundai Motor Group to continuously enhance vehicle quality and the ownership experience. Unlike competitors, Sonatus offers a comprehensive solution that spans the entire vehicle lifecycle, from design to after-sales services, allowing for faster innovation and cost reduction. The goal of Sonatus is to drive continuous improvement in automotive software, capitalizing on the increasing demand for software-defined vehicles globally.

Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$107MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from established firms like Bosch and Continental threatens market share.
Rapid technological advancements may outpace Sonatus' platform updates.
Expansion into new markets may bring regulatory compliance challenges.

Differentiation

Sonatus offers a no-code platform for adaptable vehicle software architectures.
The company partners with major automotive firms like Hyundai for real-time data diagnostics.
Sonatus' Updater solution manages over-the-air updates for software-defined vehicles.

Upsides

Sonatus raised $75 million to accelerate vehicle software innovation.
The company is expanding globally, including into the Japanese market.
Sonatus won two 2024 MotorTrend SDV Innovator Awards for software solutions.

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