Engineering Jobs in Stanford, CA

Job Summary:

At Cognichip, we’re not just building AI - we’re redefining what’s possible at the nexus of silicon design and machine learning. As a Staff AI Chip Design Engineer, you will be the hands-on builder, fusing chip design expertise with ML to create the foundational blocks of our autonomous design flow.

In this role, you won’t just design chips, you will create the libraries, IP and benchmarks that teach our AI how to design chips. You will work alongside a cross-functional team of world-class engineers and researchers to translate hardware logic into artificial chip intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with ML and Software teams as a key hardware domain expert, translating complex silicon constraints into actionable insights for model training and agentic design
• Develop high-quality RTL libraries, IP blocks and processor designs that serve as training data and composable parts of our environment
• Build and maintain an ecosystem of benchmarks and reference designs used to evaluate and increase the design velocity of our tools
• Execute and refine novel chip design methodologies, from architectural specs to synthesized netlists to complete bitstreams to identify where AI can optimize the flow
• Generate and curate massive datasets of syntactic and semantic hardware code to improve model robustness
• Implement robust verification environments, writing the SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches and assertions with our tools that ensure our generated designs are correct-by-construction

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Masters in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
• 12+ years of experience in RTL design, or a combination of design and verification
• Experience with AMD/Xilinx (Vivado, Vitis) and Altera/Intel (Quartus) ecosystems or ASIC physical design chains, including SoC and IP integrations
• Knowledge of industry-standard communication protocols (Ethernet, PCIe, CXL, DDR5, NoC)
• Experience with hands-on debugging - simulators, waveform viewing, coverage collection
• Proficiency in UVM/SystemVerilog and Python for design and automation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially to convey chip design knowledge to software engineers and AI scientists
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, research-heavy AI-oriented startup environment

Additional Notes + Job Description:

• Personal projects showcasing innovation, creativity, and continuous learning
• Knowledge of open-source tools and contribution practices (Verilator, CocoTB, Yosys, OpenSTA, etc)
• Experience with multiple areas of chip flow (RTL design, validation, synthesis, physical design, etc)
• Experience writing timing and other constraints (SDC, XDC, etc)
• Demonstrated coursework or project experience in machine learning and/or deep learning

Senior Account Executive (San Francisco Bay-Area)

About the Role:

An innovative Data & AI technology business (Series B $50M+) is looking to hire a Senior Account Executive to drive enterprise growth across the West Coast. This role will focus on selling a category-defining data security, privacy and AI governance platform to senior security stakeholders, requiring a consultative, methodology-led approach to high growth markets.

The Company:

This fast-scaling technology company is redefining how organisations approach data defence, unifying security, privacy and AI governance into a single, forward-thinking platform. With strong product-market fit and ambitious growth plans, the business is building a commercial team to support enterprise expansion across key US markets.

Benefits & Opportunities:

• Join at a pivotal growth stage as a significant commercial hire, shaping the go-to-market strategy and long-term revenue engine.
• Sell a genuinely differentiated platform that is redefining the data security and privacy landscape.
• Work closely with leadership in a business that values grit, intelligence, curiosity and disciplined sales execution.

To Be Successful, You’ll Need:

• At least 5 years of field sales experience with a consistent track record of enterprise performance.
• Demonstrated experience selling into security, infrastructure, or observability environments within mid-size growth and enterprise companies.
• A consistent record of over achievement of quota in sales environments
• Formal sales methodology training (e.g. MEDDPIC, Command of the Message) and a highly consultative, process-driven approach.

Key Words:

Account Executive | Enterprise Sales | Data Security | Privacy Technology | AI Governance | MEDDPIC | Command of the Message | Observability | Infrastructure | CISO | Enterprise Software | Field Sales

A leading corporate venture and innovation team at a global mobility firm HQ'd in Asia is hiring an Associate / Senior Associate to help lead early-stage investments and oversee strategic partnerships with high-growth startsup in various sectors including mobility, deep tech, climate tech, AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing and energy.

Please note that this position will begin as a 6 to 12 month contract, with the goal of transitioning to a long term full-time perm hire. The team has a strong track record of converting contractors into full-time roles, and this position is being scoped with long-term fit in mind.

This role sits at the intersection of venture investing, corporate development, and tech integration—ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving, cross-functional environments and is passionate about emerging technologies. This is a rare opportunity to join a venture group backed by a Fortune Global 100 company — focused not on financial return, but on investing for long-term strategic technology advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and evaluate early-stage startups (Seed to Series B) across sectors like climate tech, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and AI
• Lead proofs of concept (POCs) and internal pilot projects with engineering and business teams
• Conduct strategic diligence and support investment decisions
• Manage post-investment partnerships and cross-functional implementation
• Coordinate with global stakeholders, including R&D and innovation teams abroad

Candidate Profile:

• 2–7+ years of experience in corporate development, corporate venture capital, VC, innovation, or strategic partnership
• Strong understanding of startups and emerging technology trends
• Technical or engineering background preferred
• Experience with pilot programs, startup collaboration, or venture incubation is a plus
• Comfortable navigating complex organizations and building cross-functional consensus
• Japanese language fluency a strong plus but not required

What You'll Do

As the company's Account Executive, you own the full sales engine—building pipeline, running deals, and closing business with lenders. You’ll partner with the CEO, the GTM lead, and the Product lead to refine our sales playbook, open new doors, and turn early wins into repeatable revenue.

Roughly 90% of your time will be spent finding new customers; the rest will go toward expanding pilots and shaping the product with customer feedback.

Drive revenue

● Own the full cycle. Prospect → discovery → demo → negotiate → close—then set the hand-off to Customer Success.

● Keep a healthy pipeline. Build a pipeline with targeted outbound sequences, warm referrals from our lending network, and industry events.

● Run demos. Walk customers through the product and tailor features to each customer’s exact pain points

● Handle objections and keep deals on track. Identify blockers, loop in product and/or other specialists, and keep deals moving.

Shape the go-to-market engine

● Create assets and iterate on messaging. Work with marketing and design to build decks, one-pagers, and case studies.

● Help improve the product. Log feature gaps, pricing feedback, and competitive intel; brief the product team in a concise Loom or Slack post after each major call.

Represent the company externally

● Industry presence. Host webinars, speak on lender panels, and attend 4–6 conferences a year to stay on buyers’ radars.

● Thought leadership. Co-author short market insights or LinkedIn posts that reinforce the company as the tech layer for private credit.

Experience & Skills

● 2–4 years sales experience (ideally in software, fintech, or real estate lending).

● Ability to understand complex technical and financial ecosystems

● Desire to build great relationships, often with non-technical customers

● Proven discovery, demo, objection-handling, and negotiation chops.

● Experience with a modern CRM (Hubspot, Salesforce)

● High professional fluency in English

● Success working across time zones or remote teams.

Schedule & Location

● Hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. PT, with a hard 5–6 p.m. China overlap.

● Office: Menlo Park, five days a week.

Compensation

● Base salary: $100k – $130k

● On-target earnings (base plus commission): $140,000 to $180,000

● Medical, dental, and vision insurance

● Flexible PTO + company holidays

● Free on-site gym complex

Job Title: Bay Area Sales Leader

Department: Sales / Alliances

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Hybrid)

Reports To: Chief of Alliance and Head of HiTech Business

Experience: 10–15 years

Position Summary

The Bay Area Sales Leader is responsible for regional revenue growth, new logo acquisition, and strategic account expansion across client full portfolio. This role blends enterprise hunting, consultative selling, and alliance-driven go‑to‑market execution. Success requires a leader who thrives in high‑growth environments, operates with autonomy, and brings a strong network within the Bay Area technology and cloud ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Growth & Territory Leadership

• Own regional revenue targets across Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud Governance, Automation, and Digital Resilience.
• Build and manage a high-quality pipeline across enterprise and high-growth technology accounts.
• Lead the full sales lifecycle: prospecting, qualification, solution shaping, proposal development, negotiation, and closure.

Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Development

• Collaborate with the Chief of Alliance and HiTech Business to execute joint GTM strategies with hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), ISVs, and technology partners.
• Strengthen clients presence in the Bay Area innovation ecosystem through partner engagement and co-selling motions.

Executive Relationship Building

• Build trusted relationships with CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CISOs, and senior business leaders.
• Conduct executive briefings, workshops, and strategic discussions to shape client transformation roadmaps.

Market Engagement & Thought Leadership

• Represent client at regional AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and innovation events.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for client in the Bay Area technology community.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with solution architects, delivery leaders, and alliance managers to ensure successful execution and referenceable outcomes.
• Maintain strong pipeline discipline, forecasting accuracy, and executive-level communication.

Required Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in enterprise technology or services sales, with at least 8 years in direct sales or regional leadership.
• Proven track record of hunting and closing multimillion‑dollar enterprise deals.
• Experience selling in at least two of the following domains:
• Data & AI / analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud governance, FinOps, or SecOps
• Intelligent automation
• Business continuity or digital resilience
• Strong understanding of enterprise transformation drivers including AI adoption, data modernization, automation, and security/compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to engage C‑suite executives and lead complex, consultative sales cycles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field (MBA preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Established network within the Bay Area technology, AI, cloud, and innovation ecosystem.
• Experience building new territories or verticals in high-growth or entrepreneurial environments.
• Background working with hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and ISV partner ecosystems.
• Familiarity with venture-backed or innovation-driven enterprise environments.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate client needs into compelling solution roadmaps.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence cross-functional and partner teams.
• High energy, resilience, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary with a high-performance variable incentive plan.
• Potential equity or long-term incentive opportunities tied to regional growth impact.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, and flexible PTO.
• Clear career progression pathways into broader regional or national sales leadership roles.

Job Title: Senior Technical Account Manager

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California

Duration: Direct Hire

Salary: $170K Base Plus 40% Bonus Plus Excellent Benefits

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Account Manager with a strong track record in technical sales to join our dynamic team in Silicon Valley. The ideal candidate has strong industry knowledge, a consultative sales approach, and the ability to manage complex customer relationships in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

This position will have a strong focus on emerging markets including AI infrastructure, Data Centers, power electronics, semiconductors, advanced electrical materials, and EV. The Senior Account Manager responsibilities include pipeline development, business planning, product marketing strategy, portfolio management, and production forecasting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to understand and use product management tools (ROI calculations, lifecycle management, forecasting)
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; strong cross-cultural communication skills
• Strong people skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of business and product development principles, including engineering, operations, QA, sales, and CS
• Technical familiarity with electrical materials, magnetic materials, power electronics, thermal technologies, semiconductor-adjacent components, and/or Data Center systems supporting AI hardware
• Ability to understand customer technical requirements and translate them into product specifications and business strategies

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and execute strategic account plans to drive revenue growth across key enterprise and mid-market clients
• Manage the entire sales cycle from qualification through contract negotiation and closing
• Build trusted relationships with clients, acting as a technical and business advisor
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, marketing, and product management—to deliver tailored solutions
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify new opportunities
• Provide accurate forecasts and maintain CRM data integrity
• Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings
• Use personal judgment and initiative to develop solutions for sales, customer service, and marketing challenges
• Assist with customer issue escalation and resolution
• Coordinate with R&D and engineering on technical requirements related to thermal management, magnetic materials, electrical materials, semiconductors, and power electronics
• Serve as liaison between customer and vendors/suppliers/factories throughout product lifecycle for issues related to pricing, quality, design, costs, and delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5–10+ years of experience in technical or enterprise sales, preferably in hardware
• Proven success managing large, complex accounts and multimillion-dollar deals
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Technical aptitude with the ability to translate complex solutions into clear business value
• Ability to work well in a cross-cultural environment

The ideal candidate is a competitive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You must be comfortable making dozens of calls per day, working with partners, generating interest, qualifying prospects, and closing sales.

Responsibilities

• Managing inbound requests from customers and supporting the administrative needs of wider outside sales team
• Work with sales operations to support customer shipments and trial requests
• Business development outreach to new customers in the North American market
• Ability to use tools like Zoom Info, identify potential target accounts, make cold calls, and send emails
• Technical ability to understand lidar products and their capabilities/functions
• Traveling to tradeshows (~4 times per year)

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of experience in SDR / BDR-type roles, experience in outside sales a plus
• Interest or experience working with hardware tech
• Ability to understand and deploy cold calling/email outreach best practices
• Motivated to learn and develop their sales ability
• A college degree in a business or engineering-related field

Staff Design Quality Engineer – Class III Implantable Medical Device

San Francisco Bay Area | Full-Time | Hybrid

A fast-growing medical device company developing next generation implantable technology is expanding its engineering team and hiring a Staff Design Quality Engineer to support the development of a highly innovative Class III medical device platform.

This is a highly technical, hands-on role embedded directly with R&D, focused on ensuring quality is built into product development from early feasibility through clinical and commercial stages.

You will play a key role in helping bring a breakthrough therapy to market while working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional leaders in a collaborative development environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with R&D and systems engineering teams to integrate design quality into product development
• Lead and support design control activities throughout the product lifecycle
• Drive risk management efforts (ISO 14971) including hazard analysis, FMEAs, and risk mitigation strategies
• Support verification and validation planning and execution
• Ensure compliance with FDA design control requirements and global quality standards
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and technical decision making
• Help translate regulatory and quality requirements into practical engineering processes

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related)
• 7+ years of experience in medical device product development or design quality
• Strong experience with design controls and risk management
• Experience supporting Class II or Class III medical devices
• Ability to collaborate closely with R&D in early-stage product development
• Experience supporting IDE, PMA, or complex regulatory pathways is highly valued

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Work on cutting-edge implantable technology
• Join a highly technical engineering-driven team
• Be involved early in the development lifecycle
• Significant opportunity for technical ownership and influence
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and equity package

If you are interested in learning more, feel free to reach out directly.

We are hiring Full-Stack Enterprise AEs who can own the entire revenue cycle — from prospecting to closing and expansion.

This is not a traditional “wait for SDR handoff” role.

You will operate as a self-sufficient seller empowered with:

• FlashRev list-building
• AI SuperAgent
• Parallel Dialer
• AI Meeting Agent
• Automated workflows

Your Mission:

Land and expand 6–7 figure deals with U.S. and global enterprise customers.

You will sell FlashLabs’ AI GTM automation to:

• Fintechs (payments, wallets, neobanks)
• Insurtech
• Lending & BNPL platforms
• Brokerages & wealth tech
• Exchanges
• Compliance-driven fintech teams

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle: from ICP targeting → outbound → qualification → demo → proposal → close → expansion.
• Conduct high-impact discovery with VPs, C-suite, and transformation teams.
• Deliver tailored demos of FlashLabs SuperAgent, FlashAI Voice, FlashRev, and AIFlow.
• Use our AI outbound engine + self-sourced pipeline to drive meetings.
• Conduct intelligent prospecting (email, LinkedIn, phone, AI agents).
• Build and maintain a strong top-of-funnel independently.
• Lead multi-threaded enterprise sales cycles (6–12 weeks).
• Handle InfoSec, legal, procurement, and compliance reviews.
• Build ROI, business cases, and transformation proposals.
• Drive land-and-expand motions across teams, departments, and regions.
• Partner with CS to ensure adoption and value realization.
• Grow accounts into multi-year, high-ACV partnerships.
• Become a domain expert in AI GTM automation.
• Relay product feedback to engineering to guide the roadmap.
• Represent FlashLabs at industry events, webinars, and executive briefings.

Technical Manufacturing Sales Representative

The Opportunity

A stealth-mode innovator in AI-driven manufacturing intelligence is scaling its North American sales force. Backed by recent funding and triple-digit growth, the company’s visual-intelligence platform turns any factory camera into a real-time quality, safety, and throughput coach. As a Regional Sales Partner, you will spearhead new-logo expansion across California’s manufacturing corridors - owning both the commercial strategy and the technical conversation that wins trust on the plant floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the entire revenue journey - from prospecting through contract signature- for an industry-leading industrial visual-intelligence solution.
• Lead in-person discovery sessions with plant leadership and C-suite stakeholders, translating production pain points into measurable ROI.
• Deliver live product demos without a dedicated pre-sales engineer, articulating complex concepts in clear business language.
• Build and manage a predictable pipeline through proactive outreach, market mapping, and account planning.
• Travel to customer sites across key California hubs to deepen relationships and accelerate deal momentum.
• Channel field feedback to product and customer-success teams, sharpening go-to-market strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of quota-carrying success selling technical or industrial SaaS / automation solutions into manufacturing environments.
• Proven record exceeding $1 M+ annual targets in complex, multi-stakeholder deals.
• Comfortable running technical evaluations end-to-end; engineering or automation background a plus.
• Credible on the factory floor - able to engage operators, quality managers, and executives alike.
• Willingness to travel (~25-40 %) throughout the Bay Area or Greater Los Angeles.

Why Join

• Hyper-growth runway: join a sales build-out targeting 50 AEs nationwide over the next 12 months.
• Industry-agnostic impact: current wins in food & beverage and building-materials, with greenfield headroom across all manufacturing verticals.
• Autonomy & influence: shape territory strategy, refine ideal-customer profile, and become the voice of the market internally.
• Competitive 50/50 comp plan (uncapped OTE), full benefits, and rapid path to leadership as regional teams scale.

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