Engineering Jobs in Emerald Hills, CA

Automation CSV Engineer (Biotech/Pharma)

Location – California Bay Area

Please note: We are only considering W2 candidates at this time. Applications from third-party vendors or C2C arrangements will not be considered.

ADVENT Engineering is an engineering and consulting firm providing expertise to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Headquartered near San Francisco, California, and with operations in the Eastern and Western US, Canada and Singapore, our company is involved in almost every facet of global pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility design and process engineering and quality system projects.

ADVENT's services include process engineering, automation engineering, project engineering, facility/system design, start up and commissioning, validation and compliance consulting for distinguished and successful biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies.

The successful candidate will work with a group of engineers involved in the design, automation, commissioning and start-up of various processes, systems and facilities. A combination of strong technical aptitude, automation engineering skills and technical writing are the desired skill set.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team!

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Automation CSV Engineer to support a complex automation system migration project at a large, regulated biotechnology/pharmaceutical manufacturing site in the California Bay area. The ideal candidate will bring deep, hands-on expertise in PCS and MES system migration, validation, and implementation, with a strong preference for experience in Rockwell and PharmaSuite environments.

This role requires a senior-level engineer capable of independently executing and leading CSV and automation activities while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute CSV and automation activities for PCS/MES system migration projects
• Support implementation, migration, commissioning, and validation of:
• PCS systems (Rockwell, Honeywell)
• MES systems (PharmaSuite, POMSnet)
• SCADA and PLC platforms
• Author, review, approve, and execute CSV lifecycle documentation, including:
• Validation Plans
• Risk Assessments
• Test Protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Traceability Matrices
• Validation Summary Reports
• Ensure compliance with SDLC, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, Data Integrity, and GAMP 5
• Manage and document software changes throughout the SDLC per site procedures
• Support programming, configuration, commissioning, and validation of Rockwell and PharmaSuite platforms
• Collaborate with automation, IT, QA, and manufacturing teams
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and deviation investigations as needed
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in CSV and Automation within a regulated biotech/pharma environment
• Hands-on experience with implementation, migration, and validation of:
• PCS (Rockwell and/or Honeywell)
• MES (PharmaSuite, POMSnet)
• SCADA/PLC systems
• Strong, hands-on expertise with Rockwell and PharmaSuite (required)
• In-depth knowledge of:
• SDLC
• 21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11
• Data Integrity
• Computerized System Validation (CSV)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with S88 Batch Standard
• Experience with Rockwell software object development
• MES recipe authoring and testing experience
• Experience with Kneat

Additional Information

• This position requires 100% onsite support in California
• Long-term project opportunity in a regulated manufacturing environment

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned business leader to build and lead our North America operations in AI Data Center and Server Power solutions.

This role carries full market ownership responsibility — including strategy, revenue growth, key account acquisition, and organizational build-out — with direct exposure to executive leadership.

What You Will Own

• Define and execute North America go-to-market strategy and multi-year growth roadmap.
• Establish and expand strategic relationships with Hyperscalers (CSP), OEM/ODM partners, server manufacturers, and data center operators.
• Drive revenue growth, pipeline development, pricing strategy, and commercial negotiations.
• Build and scale the regional team across business development and technical support functions.
• Lead executive-level customer engagement, including roadmap alignment and long-term supply agreements.
• Translate industry shifts (AI/GPU architecture, high-power PSU, digital power, GaN/SiC) into competitive positioning.
• Partner closely with global R&D, product, and operations teams to ensure execution excellence and scalable delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of leadership experience in AIDC, IDC, server power, or power electronics industries.
• Strong track record selling into North American Hyperscalers, server OEMs, or major data center operators.
• Deep understanding of AI server power systems (high-density PSU, redundant architecture, UPS).
• Demonstrated success building new markets or scaling regional operations (0→1 or 1→N growth experience).
• Executive presence with strong negotiation and cross-cultural collaboration capability.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field preferred.
• Based in the Bay Area; able to travel globally as required.
• Native-level Mandarin and fluent English required.

Why This Role

• Direct ownership of North America strategy in a high-growth AI infrastructure market.
• Opportunity to build a regional organization from the ground up.
• Executive visibility and meaningful impact on global expansion.

Amagi is an Emmy-winning, AI-enabled cloud platform powering the modern video economy. We help media companies unify streaming and broadcast workflows, modernize operations, and maximize monetization—from live remote production and real-time ad decisioning to automated playout and global content syndication.

Our Impact

Trusted by 23 of the world's top 50 listed media companies, Amagi delivers:

• 7,000+ channels across 300+ content distributors
• 500,000+ hours of content processed
• 26 billion+ monetized ad impressions

We power marquee brands including CBS, BBC, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, NBA, and DAZN—and the world's biggest events: The Olympics, Super Bowl, The Grammys, and the US Presidential Debate.

Headquartered in Bengaluru with 1,000+ team members across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, we're redefining how media is created, distributed, and monetized, intelligently and at global scale.

Our identity and mission: Amagi, meaning "freedom", is building the world's leading media technology business grounded in purpose and integrity. We balance individual autonomy with collective mission, guided by the Amagi Way. We're creating a workplace where innovation thrives through the harmonious blend of freedom and shared purpose.

Job Profile

Amagi is seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner and force multiplier to our President of Global Business. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution in a hyper-growth environment.

The Opportunity

You'll operate at the center of Amagi's global revenue engine: partnering with the President and senior leadership to drive operational excellence, cross-functional alignment, and flawless execution of strategic priorities across revenue, product, engineering delivery, and customer-facing functions spanning the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

This isn't a traditional staff role. You'll translate ambitious strategy into measurable outcomes by leading mission-critical initiatives, removing organizational friction, and establishing operating rhythms that scale with our growth. You'll be the connective tissue between vision and reality - ensuring the right conversations happen, decisions get made, and execution follows through.

What Success Looks Like

You'll know you're succeeding when:

• Strategic initiatives move from concept to completion with speed and precision across delivery, product, and revenue teams
• Cross-functional collaboration between sales, marketing, CS, product, and delivery becomes smoother and more effective
• The leadership team gains leverage through improved operating cadence and communication
• Critical business metrics accelerate as organizational effectiveness improves
• Product-market alignment strengthens and go-to-market execution sharpens

Who Thrives in This Role

You bring strategic thinking, operational rigor, and hands-on execution experience from a fast-scaling global SaaS or technology environment. You understand the interplay between product development, go-to-market functions, and delivery excellence. You're energized by complexity, comfortable with ambiguity, and skilled at building structure without bureaucracy across diverse functional areas.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Partner with the President to define, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives across the business.
• Serve as thought partner on critical business strategy decisions: market expansion, M&A, pricing, product-market fit, competitive positioning
• Drive alignment between regional and functional leaders on annual and quarterly business priorities.
• Translate high-level strategy into clear operating plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Prepare executive-level materials including business reviews, board presentations, and strategic updates.

Business Operations & Performance Management

• Establish and manage operating cadences including business reviews, KPI dashboards, and leadership forums.
• Own the cadence, agendas, pre-reads, decisions, and follow-through for all leadership forums
• Partner with Finance, RevOps, and Analytics teams to monitor performance, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support planning processes such as annual operating plans, headcount planning, and investment prioritization.
• Drive clarity and accountability across initiatives through structured project management and follow-through.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Serve as a connective tissue across Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, Customer Success, Product, and Operations.
• Drive strategic programs that don't have a natural owner (e.g., GTM-Product alignment, Delivery transformation, go-to-market for new product line)
• Ensure effective communication and execution across global regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC).
• Partner with functional leaders to remove roadblocks and improve speed of decision-making.
• Manage special projects (eg. due diligence for M&A, post-merger integration, organizational redesign)

Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with People/HR teams to support leadership development, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Support hiring of senior leaders (participate in interviews, conduct back-channeling, facilitate onboarding)
• Help scale leadership operating models and management rhythms as the company grows globally.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Coach and influence senior leaders through data-driven insights and structured problem-solving.

Executive Partnership

• Act as a trusted thought partner to the President on business strategy, organizational design, and execution.
• Support preparation for key internal and external meetings, including executive leadership and board interactions.
• Represent the President in select cross-functional forums and initiatives as needed.
• Anticipate business challenges and proactively surface insights and recommendations.

Skills and Expertise Required

Required

• 10+ years of experience in high-growth technology companies, with progressive responsibility across multiple functions
• Strategy consulting or investment banking pedigree OR GM/operator experience leading P&L or major business unit
• MBA from top-tier program strongly preferred (not required for exceptional operators)
• Multi-functional fluency: Deep understanding of at least 2 of: Revenue/GTM, Product Management, Engineering/Delivery, Business Operations
• Financial acumen: Can build P&L models, analyze unit economics, assess business cases, and speak CFO's language
• Strategic thinking: Track record of shaping business strategy and driving strategic initiatives
• Executive communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills; can craft board memos, strategic narratives, and executive briefings
• Cross-functional leadership: Demonstrated ability to drive results through influence across senior stakeholders
• Organizational savvy: High EQ, political intelligence, ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Bias for action: Comfortable with ambiguity, able to drive decisions and move quickly

Preferred

• Prior Chief of Staff experience to C-suite executive in $100M+ revenue company
• P&L ownership: Prior GM, VP, or business unit leader role with budget responsibility
• International experience: Lived/worked in India or other emerging markets
• M&A experience: Led due diligence, integration, or corporate development
• Board exposure: Prepared board materials or presented to boards
• Technical background: Prior engineering, PM, or technical role (not required but valued)

Base Salary Range: $180,000 – $240,000 USD (annual), plus performance pay incentive. In accordance with local pay transparency laws, this reflects the expected base pay range for this role in the United States. Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, training, and location.

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive Total Compensation, including base salary, incentive compensation, and equity package.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings Program with a 401(k) employer match of up to 3%
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including four (4) weeks of vacation plus twelve (12) paid company holidays
• Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Flexible Benefits & Protection Programs, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellbeing Support, including access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Amagi is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Amagi will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

About the Company

Atomus’ mission is to provide world-class cybersecurity for the world’s most critical organizations. We build security compliance software delivered as managed services sold directly, with relevant professional services and support. Our commercial customers include hypersonic aircraft companies, satellite and space mission systems companies, AI and software companies, among many others serving primarily the aerospace and defense industry. At Atomus we are hardworking, we move fast, and we put our customers first.

About the Role

As a Business Operations Intern, you’ll play a key role in keeping our fast-moving team running smoothly—from coordinating product shipments and managing our Shopify store to planning team events and supporting the cofounders on strategic projects. We’re looking for someone who moves quickly, leans on AI tools to work smarter, and has a sharp eye for design and detail. This is a hands-on role where you’ll gain real experience across every facet of a growing cybersecurity startup.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage physical shipments of security products to customers, including tracking orders, preparing packages, and communicating delivery timelines
• Help manage and maintain the company’s Shopify store, including inventory tracking, product listings, and order fulfillment
• Plan and coordinate team events and travel logistics
• Support the cofounders on a variety of strategic and operational projects as priorities evolve
• Manage office supply and snack ordering to keep the team well-stocked and happy
• Leverage AI tools and agents (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, automation platforms) to streamline workflows and increase efficiency across tasks

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree program at a Bay Area college or university, ideally pursuing a technical degree (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics)
• Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools and a strong preference for using AI agents (e.g., Claude, Lovable) to get work done faster
• A good eye for design—whether it’s formatting a document, laying out a slide deck, or organizing a storefront
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable managing logistics and coordinating shipments or deliveries
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple priorities with minimal direction
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Ability to work in-office in downtown San Francisco 10–20 hours per week

Preferred Skills

• Interest in cybersecurity, technology, or the startup ecosystem
• Experience with Lovable or similar AI-powered app building tools
• Experience with Shopify or other e-commerce platforms
• Experience coordinating events, travel, or conference logistics
• Previous experience with shipping, logistics, or inventory management
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Notion)
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, Figma) for light creative tasks
• Previous internship or work experience in an office or operations role

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive hourly pay. Flexible scheduling around your class schedule (10–20 hours/week). Mentorship and hands-on exposure to multiple areas of a growing cybersecurity company. A collaborative, supportive team culture in a downtown San Francisco office.

About the Company

An early-stage AI research lab focused on interpretability, alignment, and reinforcement learning is hiring a Research Engineer. Founded by former frontier-model researchers, the team works directly on model internals and training dynamics to better understand how AI systems reason. The lab runs fast experimental research cycles, building custom tools to explore open-ended questions about model behavior.

About the Role

This role focuses on building the experimental tooling that enables interpretability research. You will develop systems that allow researchers to inspect, measure, and manipulate internal model representations. This is not a production ML or MLOps role — it’s for engineers who enjoy building new experimental systems from scratch and working closely with researchers.

Responsibilities

• Build custom RL-style environments and experimental testbeds for interpretability research
• Develop tools for activation tracing and mechanistic interpretability
• Implement probes to detect latent concepts (e.g., deception, goals, uncertainty)
• Prototype activation-level steering methods beyond prompting or fine-tuning
• Collaborate with researchers to rapidly iterate on experiments and tooling

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX
• Experience working with deep learning models or LLMs
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and ability to build experimental ML systems

Preferred Skills

• Experience in mechanistic interpretability or alignment research
• Familiarity with reinforcement learning environments
• Background working with model internals, representations, or probing methods
• Research experience (PhD preferred but not required)

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary, equity, and benefits.

Company Description

Whissle is bridging the missing link in multi-modal AI. We are moving beyond the slow, broken "turn-based" experience of current AI solutions to pioneer Streaming Intelligence. Our platform continuously interprets meaning from live multi-modal input streams (voice, text, visual) to trigger instant, contextual actions and achieve faster task completion. This zero-wait, real-time approach creates a hands-free, hyper-personalized, and ambient interaction experience.

Role Description

As the VP of Product, Streaming Intelligence, you will be the definitive product owner and strategist for Whissle's core technology and APIs. Your mission is to define, prioritize, and drive the execution of a product roadmap that capitalizes on our Streaming Intelligence differentiator.

You will work closely with the CEO, the AI/ML, and Software Engineering teams to transform our advanced models into scalable enterprise solutions.

Product Strategy & Vision

• Own the Streaming Intelligence Vision: Define the long-term product strategy on Advanced Streaming Intelligence for speech, text, and visual input streams.
• Platform Roadmap Leadership: Develop and execute the product roadmap for the Intelligence-API and the Ambient-BOT platform components.
• Monetization & Market Expansion: Identify and prioritize the next categories of consumer and enterprise applications—from hyper-personalized search to audio-visual NPC controls—that can be enabled and monetized by our zero-wait technology.

Enterprise & Execution

• Drive Enterprise Deployment: Oversee the productization and successful deployment of the platform for major enterprise clients, directly contributing to company goals.
• Domain Adapter Strategy: Guide the development of domain adapters (e.g., HR, CX, e-commerce) to facilitate specialized enterprise use cases.
• Security & Compliance as a Feature: Ensure all products meet high standards for security, data privacy, and compliance (e.g., SOC2/HIPAA), productizing features like real-time redaction and non-storage of sensitive information transmission.

Leadership and GTM

• Guide the Part-Time PM: Work in partnership with the existing Product Manager to ensure tactical execution, including the launch of the Whissle App v1 and successful paid pilot programs.
• Market Leadership: Analyze competitor activities (e.g., turn-based systems like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) and use these insights to solidify Whissle's differentiated market positioning.

Qualifications

• 10+ Years of Product Leadership experience, with a proven track record of bringing highly technical B2B/Enterprise products to market.
• Deep Technical Expertise in AI/ML, particularly in the areas of speech, language processing, signal processing, or multi-modal AI.
• Exceptional Strategic Planning skills, with prior experience scaling a product which needs real-time intelligence, broad technology skills and experience.
• Strong Business Acumen in SaaS, enterprise licensing, and API revenue models.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's or PhD is a strong plus (especially given the team's academic background).
• Experience with building startups will be preferred

Compensation

We are on-boarding visionary leadership on equity basis before we raise suitable money from investors in the loop.

A fast-growing robotics company is building autonomous systems designed to automate repetitive tasks within the global infrastructure and construction sector. The company’s mission is to help address workforce shortages while accelerating the development of critical infrastructure projects.

Their robotics platforms combine advanced autonomous navigation, cloud software, and intelligent field tools to improve precision and efficiency across construction environments. With a growing fleet of robots already deployed across multiple project sites globally, the company is developing the next generation of automation tools used in areas such as infrastructure development, surveying, energy projects, and large-scale construction.

The company is seeking a Full-stack Developer to design and maintain the software systems that power its robotics ecosystem — including operator dashboards, cloud infrastructure, and applications that interface with robots operating in the field.

This role will contribute to building reliable tools for mission planning, fleet monitoring, and communication between cloud systems and robotic platforms. The position involves close collaboration with robotics engineers, field operations teams, and product stakeholders to ensure the software delivers measurable impact in real-world environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-stack applications for device management, mission control, and fleet coordination.
• Build and maintain mobile applications used by field operators.
• Develop desktop applications used to interface with robotic systems.
• Create web dashboards and APIs for mission planning, telemetry visualization, and operational data analysis.
• Integrate cloud infrastructure for data storage, monitoring, and deployment.
• Ensure reliable communication between cloud services and deployed robotic systems.
• Collaborate with robotics, product, and field teams to deliver integrated software functionality.
• Write technical documentation for APIs, system architecture, and software modules.
• Optimize systems for scalability, reliability, and performance in field environments.
• Requirements
• Education
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 4+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Strong experience with JavaScript / TypeScript using modern frameworks such as React, Next.js, and Node.js.
• Strong UI/UX development experience using modern CSS frameworks.
• Experience building mobile applications using React Native.
• Experience developing cross-platform desktop applications.
• Production experience with cloud platforms such as AWS including APIs, storage, and deployment pipelines.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, testing methodologies, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency with development tools including Git, issue tracking systems, and CI/CD pipelines.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Strong ownership mindset and communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with robotics systems or robotics middleware.
• Familiarity with real-time communication protocols such as WebSockets or MQTT.
• Experience working with IoT devices, connected hardware, or industrial systems.
• Experience working with performance-sensitive or multi-threaded applications.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.

Technical Designer, Furniture

SAUSALITO, CA

Serena & Lily is seeking a Technical Furniture Designer to join our Design Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the technical development process of all furniture categories. This role involves ensuring that quality, accuracy and on time execution in a cost-effective manner of all furniture projects from concept to production, are met while maintaining brand integrity. This position reports directly to CDO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translate design direction from CDO into detailed technical specs with accurate renderings to illustrate concept ideals.
• Develop and implement product development strategies aligned with company goals and market trends.
• Identify opportunities for innovation in furniture production, materials, and production processes.

Project Management

• Translate design direction from CDO into detailed technical specs with accurate renderings to illustrate concept ideals.
• Oversee the product development lifecycle, from initial renderings to cads, to sample and swatch reviews.
• Clearly communicate to agents and vendors calls outs and comments in a timely manner.
• Develop new finishes and color panels and ensure consistency through production.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Own the sharing of information in weekly PD meetings.
• Keep all documents and shared tools current and up to date.
• Maintain and organize swatch libraries.
• Cad all cushions where applicable and all outdoor covers for outdoor collections.
• Confirm PI sheets are accurate.
• Review and comment on furniture renewal swatches in a timely manner.

Quality & Compliance

• Establish and maintain quality assurance protocols throughout the product development process.
• Ensure all products meet regulatory and safety standards for target markets.
• Address and resolve product issues promptly and effectively.

Key Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinking and ability to align product development with business goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to develop strong cross functional and respectful relationships.
• Strong work ethic with an ability to turn on a dime.
• Be part of a small tight knit team with a desire to jump in where needed to assist in department projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, Product Development, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in furniture product development.
• Strong knowledge of furniture design, materials, manufacturing processes, and industry standards.
• Proven track record of managing multiple complex product development projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A high level of proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and project management tools.
• Experience with sustainability practices in furniture design is a plus.

COMPENSATION:

• $100-130k per year is the anticipated starting base pay for this role. This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this role. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: experience, education, and skills.
• Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance should they choose to participate in Serena & Lily’s benefits. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan. During the first year of employment, full-time employees accrue twenty-one days of PTO and seven paid holidays throughout the year.

• Responsible for updates, upgrades and maintenance of the following systems: Rail Operations Control System (ROCS); Predictive Arrival and Departure System (PADS), Positive Train Control (PTC) back-office systems, Traction Power Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System and Rail Scheduling.
• Perform Quality Assurances and system engineering support of all back off systems including PTC office systems, Back Office Server (BOS), Rail Operations Control System (ROCS), Network Management System (NMS); Interoperable Train Control Message Server (ITCMS); Wayside Status Relay Service (WSRS), and the interfaces to all other operational systems.
• Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical standards, and best practices for all train control and related systems to ensure consistency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement training programs to upskill staff, mentoring team members at all levels on train control systems, operational procedures, and project management to strengthen technical capacity, foster skill development, and ensure succession planning. 
• Ensure Caltrain systems meet Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) mandated interoperability requirements with all tenant railroads; ensure Caltrain train control systems are compatible with Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards; follow the ITC guidelines that Caltrain must maintain ?N-2? backwards compatible software versions.
• Manage complex and large-scale train control engineering projects as the Technical Lead for Caltrain. 
• Manage the work of outside contractors and assist higher level Caltrain Directors and Executives in planning and evaluating the quantity and quality of work performed by subordinate staff.
• Supervise staff.  Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action.  Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff.  Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.

• Establish and maintain work relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop consensus on capital project work plans.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing train control system engineering design services on assigned capital projects; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Review and approve project schedules; assist in strategic planning; prepare status reports; coordinate project resources; communicate with all project participants on relevant issues; identify and resolve train control engineering issues.
• Provide general technical oversight of railroad train control systems.
• Perform system usage and performance analyses. 
• Support Caltrain Configuration Management (CM) Manager on configuration control, prioritize system defects and corrective actions; participate in Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings as required.
• Direct, review, and approve the preparation of train control engineering designs, drawings, and specifications; identify and resolve technical engineering issues.
• Manage technical elements of the office systems warranty and long-term maintenance support service agreements.
• Review and approve operating manuals and procedures developed by various systems providers or vendors.
• Manage all technology refresh and software upgrades/updates and associated testing without interrupting regular railroad operations.
• Establish and lead a knowledge management framework to systematically capture, update, and share institutional knowledge through structured documentation, training programs, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the train control engineering program budget (Operating & Maintenance, and Capital); submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Review consultant proposals and designs; recommend awards; conduct or participate in the pre-bid conferences prior to system contract awards.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one?s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor?s degree in electrical/electronics, computer science, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of railroad industry experience in Train Control System and SCADA system development and maintenance.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience

• Knowledge and experience with AIMCore Product/Software a plus.
• Possesses a broad interdisciplinary knowledge of supervisory train control, wayside signal, highway crossing warning system, predictive and arrival system, traffic signal control, traction power substations and distribution, SCADA, server systems, virtualized server architectures, databases, cloud server systems, networking, etc.
• Knowledge of operating systems (UNIX, Linux, Microsoft)
• Knowledge of VHF and UHF radio voice and data communications, information assurance, data security and networking technologies.
• Experience with Configuration Management and Quality Assurance Systems.
• Ability to Interpret and revise engineering plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

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About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

With more than 550 million users around the world and 300 billion ideas saved, Pinterest Machine Learning interns help build personalized experiences to help Pinners create a life they love. With just over 3,000 global employees, our teams are small, mighty, and still growing. At Pinterest, you'll experience hands-on access to an incredible vault of data and contribute large-scale recommendation systems in ways you won't find anywhere else.

As a machine learning intern at Pinterest, you'll work on tackling new challenges in machine learning and artificial intelligence. You'll conduct research that can be applied across Pinterest engineering teams and engage in external collaborations and mentoring, while also performing research in any of the following areas: image recognition, user modeling, recommender systems,search, ads, ranking, natural language processing, neural networks, personalization, graph representation learning, and big data analytics.

Note to applicants:

By applying to this role, you will be considered for multiple intern roles open across our various ML teams. Please only apply once within the USA or Canada as multiple applications may delay our recruitment process.

Internships are 12 weeks paid, with fixed start dates in May or June to accommodate varying school calendars. Depending on the team, our summer internships will be located either remote or hybrid in San Francisco, Palo Alto, New York or Seattle offices.

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• May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026
  
• June 15, 2026 - September 4, 2026
  

What you'll do:

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• Lead your own project start to finish to contribute in cutting-edge research in machine learning and artificial intelligence that can be applied to Pinterest problems
  
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize findings from data and build intelligent data-driven models
  
• Write clean, efficient, and sustainable code
  
• Use machine learning, natural language processing, and graph analysis to solve modeling and ranking problems across discovery, ads and search
  
• Scope and independently solve moderately complex problems
  
• Demonstrate accountability for the quality and completion of your tasks and projects, collaborating with your team and seeking guidance as needed.
  

What we're looking for:

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• Working towards a PhD in Computer Science, ML, NLP, Statistics, Information Sciences or related field
  
• Proficiency in at least one systems language (Java, C++, Python) or one ML framework (Tensorflow, Pytorch, MLFlow)
  
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop/Spark) and scalable realtime systems that process stream data
  
• Experience in research and in solving analytical problems
  
• Strong communicator and team player with the ability to find solutions for open-ended problems.
  
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
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  • Publications in machine learning, AI, data science, data analytics, statistics, or related technical fields
    
  • Interest in research and in applying ML to impactful real-world problems on the Pinterest product
    
  
  
  

Why Intern at Pinterest?

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• Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that impact millions of users worldwide.
  
• Mentorship: Learn from and be guided by experienced engineers and researchers in the field.
  
• Growth and Development: Participate in professional development workshops and networking events to build your skills and connections.
  

In-Office Requirement Statement:

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• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection
  
• This role may require you to be located near an office for in-person collaboration, and therefore may need to be located a commutable distance from one of our Pinterest offices.
  
  

At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

The salary for this position is $12,100 monthly.

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