Marine Layer Jacket Jobs in Usa

Company Description

MESSY TEDDY is a premium menswear brand inspired by the vibrant energy, color, and confidence of Miami. We specialize in creating elevated and distinctive pieces for men who value individuality and effortless luxury. Our collections, ranging from everyday essentials to our innovative golf line, are designed to help our customers make a bold and stylish statement wherever they go.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Designer of Golf and Outerwear for Menswear located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role involves designing innovative and stylish menswear clothing, in golf apparel and outerwear. Responsibilities include conducting trend research, selecting fabrics, creating sketches, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring designs align with the brand’s unique identity and vision. The role also entails overseeing the design process from concept to production, ensuring quality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

Lead Outerwear Design Strategy: Set the seasonal creative and technical design vision for all outerwear pieces (including jackets, vests, and layering components) within the men's golf line, ensuring alignment with the overall brand aesthetic and business goals.

End-to-End Product Ownership: Independently manage the complete design cycle for outerwear, from initial concept sketches and mood boards through detailed technical pack creation, fit approvals, and production sign-off.

Innovation & Technical Expertise: Pioneer and execute innovative designs, fabric development, and performance technologies specifically for golf outerwear. This includes expert knowledge of waterproofing, breathability, seam sealing, thermal insulation, and active stretch for both knit and woven constructions.

Trend & Market Mastery: Conduct high-level, strategic trend forecasting, competitive analysis, and market research to identify opportunities for new silhouettes, features, and performance enhancements that keep the outerwear line at the forefront of the industry.

Technical Design Execution: Create and present comprehensive, production-ready technical sketches using Adobe Illustrator (or equivalent CAD software). Oversee the 3D CAD process (if applicable) to expedite prototyping and design visualization.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the primary design liaison with Sourcing, Product Development, and Technical Design teams to ensure the integrity of the design and technical specifications is maintained from proto to bulk production

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Fabric & Trim Development: Direct the sourcing and development of specialized performance fabrics and trims. Negotiate and approve lab dips, strike-offs, and fabric/trim quality to meet stringent performance and aesthetic standards.

Presentation & Communication: Confidently and persuasively present seasonal concepts, design details, and finalized collections to Senior Leadership, Merchandising, and Sales teams.

Mentorship & Guidance: Provide technical guidance and feedback to Associate Designers or Assistant Designers, fostering a culture of high-quality design and execution.

Documentation & PLM: Ensure all outerwear technical packages, specifications, bill of materials (BOMs), and critical information are accurately and proactively entered and maintained within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.

Some domestic and international travel may be required for mill/factory visits and market research.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in fashion design or a related field.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a corporate apparel design environment.

Demonstrated expertise in development, with a portfolio showcasing strong creative and innovative skills.

Experience designing performance or sportswear and knowledge of technical fabrics is a must.

Experience in Menswear.

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator.

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct experience in the golf or performance sportswear industry.

Knowledge of the latest fabric technologies, including moisture-wicking, stretch, and other performance enhancements.

Personal Attributes:

Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

An eager and fast learner who can quickly master new software and processes.

A strong team player with excellent communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

A passion for the men's performance and golf industry.

Top skills:

• Experience with high-speed cable manufacturing equipment is a plus but not required (jacketing, ribbon stranding, buffering)

• Experience with mechanical equipment design, install, start-up and debug in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Candidate must have 5+ years demonstrated leadership experience with coordinating scheduling, workflows, etc..

• Managing mechanical and electrical trades (both internal and external) executing equipment install and debug.

• Skilled with use of design software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor)

Scope of Position:

• A mechanical engineer responsible for leading and providing hands-on mechanical support for the installation, start-up and debug of high-cable manufacturing process equipment. This includes working with a multi-functional team (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations, etc.)

• Involves the application of mechanical principles encompassed in mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, metallurgy, and machine design used for the design, production, operation, and use machinery of all types.

Requirements:

• Experience with high-speed cable manufacturing equipment is a plus but not required (jacketing, ribbon stranding, buffering)

• Experience with mechanical equipment design, install, start-up and debug in a high-volume manufacturing environment

• Managing mechanical and electrical trades executing equipment install and debug.

• Skilled with use of design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor)

• Knowledge of machine guarding and safety practices and standards (OSHA,

ANSI, ASME, etc) OSHA 30 Certification desired

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Ability to collaborate and work with diverse teams (skills, gender, culture, race, etc.)

• Capable of multitasking

• Ability to work with minimal direction

• Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions

• Familiarity with other engineering disciplines (electrical, civil, process, etc.)

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you'll find the packaging career you've been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC's longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We're constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a "Best of the Best" in the Best workplaces in the America's awards for 12 years in a row. It's how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.

LOCATION: Chili, NY

HOURS: Nights11pm- 7am

SUMMARY: Assist in the operation of the Laminator in the safest, most effective, and efficient manner while adhering to established quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in training, embrace concepts of and actively practice the SPOT Safety Program fundamentals to aid American Packaging Corporation's efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate.
• Locate material for the present job and upcoming jobs so that the machine may operate efficiently.
• Sign onto and use recipe program to load process conditions onto the machine and enter all of the necessary process data.
• Properly flag rejects in master rolls accurately for next operation.
• Monitor pumping systems as outlined to maintain proper mix ratio.
• Understand and utilize all appropriate SOP's.
• Aid in mounting impression/transfer sleeves during changeovers.
• Read, understand, interpret and utilize all information received from both the job jackets, Product Specs and Material picking program.
• Perform and manage all necessary cleaning and housekeeping duties including cleaning the laminator, scrubbing all rollers and pumps, changing filters, picking up debris around the machine, end of order clean-up, and in-process machine laminator cleaning.
• Assist in machine set-up's/changeovers by utilizing the information on the job jacket and any necessary equipment. This includes preparing anilox rolls and sleeves for the laminator, changing anilox rolls, etc.
• Complete necessary quality checks at machine and complete check off paperwork.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings (Continuous Quality Improvement, safety, special projects, departmental, etc.).
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in APC manufacturing positions or specific industry related printing/laminating/bag making experience.
• Acceptable prior work history

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute percentages and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Candidate must possess/exhibit the following skills/abilities:

• Accuracy in recording
• Autocount
• Communication Skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees
• Conflict Resolution
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks.
• Independence
• Mechanical aptitude
• Organizational skills
• Safety
• Shift work
• Teamwork

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb and balance. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell.

This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs - reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, distance and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles (works in an environment where solvent based inks are used). The employee frequently works in high, precarious places, in humid conditions (summer humidity, plant is not air conditioned), and is exposed to electrical shock (only authorized maintenance personnel are allowed access to electrical cabinets).

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is mandated.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.

If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at:

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At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you'll find the packaging career you've been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC's longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We're constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a "Best of the Best" in the Best workplaces in the America's awards for 12 years in a row. It's how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.

LOCATION: Columbus, WI

SHIFT: 3rd (11pm-7am)

SUMMARY: Operate the pouching machine in the safest, most effective and efficient manner while adhering to established quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Facilitate on the job training and instruction for team members on the correct use of tools and equipment to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are followed.
• Participate in training, embrace concepts of and actively practice the SPOT Safety Program fundamentals to aid American Packaging Corporation's efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate.
• Participate in developing, understanding and following all SOP's.
• Read, understand, interpret and utilize all information retrieved from job jackets, manufacturing specifications, pouch specifications and print spec sheets.
• Perform and manage all necessary cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Perform and manage machine set-ups/changeovers by utilizing the information on the job jacket and the pouch specification.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the quality standards associated with running a pouch machine. Conduct, document, interpret and act upon all data obtained during QA tests.
• Understand the bar code system in order to properly scan all raw materials used in production to ensure accurate inventory control. Able to produce new tickets for all finished goods inventory and return to stock unused materials.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner. This includes Shop Floor Reports which document production, waste, set up time and downtime and all Quality Assurance tests.
• Successfully set up machine to customer specifications.
• Successfully troubleshoot all mechanical problems and apply corrective action as needed. Make decision to contact the Maintenance Department when appropriate.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling/greasing machines.
• Safely operate all necessary roll handling equipment to load work in process rolls onto machine.
• Produce pouches within customer specifications while completing all necessary quality testing.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, safety, special projects, departmental, etc.).
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in APC manufacturing positions or specific industry related printing/laminating/pouch making experience.
• Acceptable prior work history

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute percentages and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to troubleshoot machine and make necessary adjustments to keep product within customer specifications. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb and balance. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs - reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, distance and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to electrical shock (only authorized maintenance personnel are allowed access to electrical cabinets). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is mandated.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.

If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at:

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Position: Product Designer

Location: San Clemente, CA

Experience: 2–4 years

Company Overview

FutureStitch is a fully vertical circular manufacturer that believes business should be a force for good. We design, develop, and manufacture advanced circular-knit products for leading global brands including Stance, New Balance, the NBA, and MLB. From our research partnerships at MIT to our Oceanside manufacturing facility that employs second-chance hires, FutureStitch is recognized as one of the most innovative knitting manufacturers in the world.

In 2026, FutureStitch will launch a global base layer collection for New Balance and unveil a new in-house brand, SECONDS, as we expand beyond socks into accessories, base layers, and underwear.

SECONDS is a regenerative design collective built on the power of second chances for both people and the planet. Through circular manufacturing and advanced recycling technologies, we transform waste into feedstock, creating performance-driven apparel and accessories designed to scale responsibly.

Position Summary

The Product Designer will support the design and development of performance-driven softgoods across socks, accessories, base layers, and underwear. This role is focused on product and industrial design execution, including block development support, construction refinement, and material application, with supporting graphic execution as needed.

The Product Designer will contribute across research, ideation, development, and commercialization. This role partners closely with internal teams, overseas factories, and brand partners including New Balance, FootJoy, and SECONDS to help bring product concepts into production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support product and industrial design efforts across socks, accessories, base layers, and underwear
• Contribute to concept development, sketching, and ideation for seasonal and special projects
• Assist with block development, construction refinement, and material selection under senior guidance
• Research materials, yarns, trims, and fabrications to support performance and development needs
• Create and update design files, CADs, and tech packs that clearly communicate intent to development teams and factory partners
• Participate in sample reviews and provide clear, organized feedback related to construction and fit
• Collaborate with product development, merchandising, and project management teams to support timelines and execution
• Support graphic and color design needs as required, including sock graphics, branding elements, packaging, and presentations
• Maintain organization of samples, files, and seasonal assets
• Stay informed on market trends, materials, and competitive product to support design direction

Key Outcomes

• Q2 2026: Support development of winter accessory concepts for New Balance, assisting with construction refinement and material testing
• Q3 2026: Support final design execution for the SECONDS launch assortment, ensuring files and samples are production-ready
• Q4 2026: Contribute to future-season accessory and product ideation through research, sketches, and early concept development

Experience and Skills

• 2–4 years of experience in product design, industrial design, or softgoods design within apparel or accessories
• Good taste in product design and color applications
• Foundational understanding of construction, fit, and materials, with interest in performance product
• Ability to contribute creatively while working within established design systems and direction
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative environment
• Receptive to feedback and motivated to learn and grow
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Portfolio demonstrating product-focused work, including construction thinking and material exploration. Graphic work is a plus
• Ability to adapt design work across multiple brands and aesthetics
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator and Photoshop. CAD or 3D tools are a plus
• Experience creating or assisting with tech packs and production files

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join our advanced software and embedded systems team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python automation (Pytest), Robot Framework, and QNX environments, with strong skills in UX/UI automation and testing. This role involves enhancing and migrating automation frameworks, debugging complex integrations, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality test automation solutions for embedded systems and entertainment platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Framework Development

• Architect, develop, and maintain automation frameworks primarily using Python and Pytest.
• Lead migration of existing Robot Framework tests to Python/Pytest equivalents.
• Build reusable fixtures, utilities, wrapper layers, and automation components to support large test suites.

Test Execution & Optimization

• Analyze and interpret Robot Framework keyword libraries; enable efficient reuse within Python-based executions.
• Optimize hybrid execution flows involving both Pytest and Robot Framework assets.
• Execute and maintain UI and device automation tests using tools such as Appium, Selenium, or equivalent frameworks.

Cross-Layer Debugging & Integration

• Independently debug cross-layer automation issues involving Python, Robot Framework, device tools, and operating systems.
• Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Mentor and guide junior automation engineers, establishing good coding practices, test design patterns, and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with software engineers, product developers, and QA teams to enhance automation coverage and reliability.

System & Environment Interaction

• Work with QNX OS, virtualization systems (Hypervisor), and cloud environments (AWS).
• Engage with hardware interfacing (USB, Ethernet, multimedia interfaces) and hardware simulation/ fault-injection where applicable (nice-to-have).

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years experience in automation engineering with 5+ years hands-on Python automation using Pytest.
• Practical experience with Robot Framework including keywords, variables, resources, and large keyword repositories.
• Strong skills in UI automation using tools such as Appium/Selenium.
• Solid understanding of modular test design and maintainable patterns (page-object, keyword patterns).
• Experience with QNX (Posix) operating system, virtualization (e.g., Hypervisor), and cloud-based environments (preferably AWS).
• Good understanding of Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD workflows.
• Proven ability to debug complex, multi-layered test automation environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to embedded systems, aviation, or high-volume regression environments.
• Experience in framework migration, cross-framework interoperability, or keyword reuse models.
• Background in hardware interactions and media/UX systems (multimedia I/O, touch interactions).
• Familiarity with fault injection tools and hardware simulation techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related technical field.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Hardware interfacing (USB, Ethernet), multimedia interfaces (touch, audio/video).
• Fault-injection and hardware simulation experience.
• Knowledge of peripheral communication protocols (e.g., GMSL, IP).

Position: Senior Semantic Engineer / Ontology Engineer

Location: East Hanover, NJ (Hybrid - 3x/week onsite)

Duration: 6 Months (extendable)

DESCRIPTION:

We are hiring a Senior Semantic Engineer / Ontology Engineer to lead the design of healthcare-grade ontologies and semantic layers that power trusted analytics, interoperable data products, and AI-ready knowledge systems. You will apply metrics-first semantic modeling and ontology engineering practices aligned to the principles such as clear semantics, reusable meaning, governance-by-design, and measurable business outcomes. You’ll work across RDF and property graph paradigms and Snowflake semantic layer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and evolve healthcare ontologies and semantic models to standardize meaning across domains (clinical, patient, provider, claims, access, quality, outcomes).

• Design data products that are AI-ready and leverage ontologies and semantic models

Build metrics-first semantic layers:

• Define canonical metric definitions, dimensions, hierarchies, and calculation rules.

• Ensure metrics are explainable, auditable, and consistently implemented across products and teams.

• Model knowledge in both RDF (RDFS/OWL) for formal semantics and interoperability.

• Property graphs for traversal-heavy use cases and relationship analytics.

Develop and maintain semantic artifacts:

• Concept schemes, entity models, vocabularies, mappings, and documentation.

• Alignment patterns between ontologies, data products, and downstream analytics/AI use cases.

Implement semantic integration patterns:

• Entity identity resolution, entity linking, terminology harmonization, and enrichment workflows.

Partner with platform teams to operationalize semantics in Snowflake:

• Enable semantic access patterns that support analytics and AI applications.

• Contribute to solutions that leverage Snowflake Cortex for semantic enrichment and assisted discovery (within established governance constraints).

Collaborate with governance and architecture stakeholders to embed:

• Versioning, stewardship workflows, quality checks, and change management for semantic assets.

• Guide best practices and mentor engineers/analysts on ontology engineering, graph modeling, and metrics-first design.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years in semantic engineering, ontology engineering, knowledge graph development, or closely related roles.

• Demonstrated experience in healthcare data domains (payer/provider, clinical, claims, RWE, quality, outcomes, etc.).

• Strong hands-on ontology engineering experience: RDF, RDFS, OWL, SPARQL and/or graph query experience

• Ontology modularization, alignment, and lifecycle management

• Experience with property graph modeling (e.g., Neo4j-style patterns) and translating between RDF and property graph representations when needed.

• Proven delivery of a metrics-first approach:

• Canonical KPIs/metrics definitions, dimensional modeling alignment, semantic consistency across BI and data products.

• Experience working with modern cloud data platforms, especially Snowflake, and exposure to Snowflake Cortex for AI-enabled workflows.

• Strong stakeholder communication skills: able to translate clinical/business intent into precise semantic definitions and usable artifacts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with healthcare interoperability and terminology standards (e.g., HL7/FHIR, SNOMED CT, LOINC, ICD-10) and how to map/align them to enterprise semantics.

• Experience with semantic tooling and practices, validation rules, ontology testing, and CI/CD for semantic assets.

• Experience deploying semantic context layers

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer

Location: Hillsboro, Oregon

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join our advanced software and embedded systems team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python automation (Pytest), Robot Framework, and QNX environments, with strong skills in UX/UI automation and testing. This role involves enhancing and migrating automation frameworks, debugging complex integrations, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality test automation solutions for embedded systems and entertainment platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Framework Development

• Architect, develop, and maintain automation frameworks primarily using Python and Pytest.
• Lead migration of existing Robot Framework tests to Python/Pytest equivalents.
• Build reusable fixtures, utilities, wrapper layers, and automation components to support large test suites.

Test Execution & Optimization

• Analyze and interpret Robot Framework keyword libraries; enable efficient reuse within Python-based executions.
• Optimize hybrid execution flows involving both Pytest and Robot Framework assets.
• Execute and maintain UI and device automation tests using tools such as Appium, Selenium, or equivalent frameworks.

Cross-Layer Debugging & Integration

• Independently debug cross-layer automation issues involving Python, Robot Framework, device tools, and operating systems.
• Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Mentor and guide junior automation engineers, establishing good coding practices, test design patterns, and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with software engineers, product developers, and QA teams to enhance automation coverage and reliability.

System & Environment Interaction

• Work with QNX OS, virtualization systems (Hypervisor), and cloud environments (AWS).
• Engage with hardware interfacing (USB, Ethernet, multimedia interfaces) and hardware simulation/ fault-injection where applicable (nice-to-have).

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years experience in automation engineering with 5+ years hands-on Python automation using Pytest.
• Practical experience with Robot Framework including keywords, variables, resources, and large keyword repositories.
• Strong skills in UI automation using tools such as Appium/Selenium.
• Solid understanding of modular test design and maintainable patterns (page-object, keyword patterns).
• Experience with QNX (Posix) operating system, virtualization (e.g., Hypervisor), and cloud-based environments (preferably AWS).
• Good understanding of Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD workflows.
• Proven ability to debug complex, multi-layered test automation environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to embedded systems, aviation, or high-volume regression environments.
• Experience in framework migration, cross-framework interoperability, or keyword reuse models.
• Background in hardware interactions and media/UX systems (multimedia I/O, touch interactions).
• Familiarity with fault injection tools and hardware simulation techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related technical field.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Hardware interfacing (USB, Ethernet), multimedia interfaces (touch, audio/video).
• Fault-injection and hardware simulation experience.
• Knowledge of peripheral communication protocols (e.g., GMSL, IP).

About Straia

At Straia, we’re building the AI-native intelligence layer for colleges and universities.

Today, colleges run on dozens of disconnected systems, forcing staff to spend hundreds of hours manually reconciling data, compiling reports, and tracking down insights. Straia changes that. We unify institutional data and layer on AI agents that answer questions, generate insights/visualizations, and automate repetitive workflows, transforming how colleges operate.

Over time, Straia will evolve into the core intelligence layer for institutional operations, where every function, from student advising to admissions to budgeting and resource planning, is supported by collaborative AI agents that understand each institution’s unique data landscape.

We recently raised our pre-seed from a16z, Reach Capital, and JFF Ventures, and are now hiring a founding backend engineer to help build the technical backbone of how institutions interact with their data.

The Role

As a Founding Engineer at Straia, you’ll work directly with a small team including directly with our CEO (Ryan), CTO (Alan) and CPO (Nikki) to design, build, and scale the core infrastructure of our platform.

This is a 0 → 1 opportunity to shape not just the product, but the engineering culture, architecture, and trajectory of the company. You’ll ship fast, make key technical decisions, and help define how AI can power the next generation of enterprise data intelligence.

We’re specifically looking for someone who consistently raises the bar. The kind of engineer whose default speed and judgment increase the velocity of everyone around them. If you thrive when expectations are high and the pace is fast, you’ll feel right at home

What You'll Do

• Build the core platform — architect and implement services spanning data ingestion, query orchestration, and agentic AI workflows
• Ship end-to-end features across our React + Node.js + Postgres stack, integrating directly with LLMs like GPT, Gemini, and Claude
• Scale infrastructure on GCP for performance, reliability, and data security
• Collaborate with users (university data teams and administrators) to translate real problems into elegant, powerful solutions
• Lay the foundation for Straia’s engineering culture, best practices, and technical roadmap
• Prototype fast, iterate faster — your work will directly shape how education leaders experience AI in their daily decision-making

Who You Are

• 4–7 years of experience building and shipping full-stack applications, with a strong emphasis on backend systems (Node.js, TypeScript, Postgres).
• Deeply technical, with a track record of building scalable, high-quality software
• Startup-minded — you thrive in ambiguity, love building from scratch, and see constraints as creative fuel
• Mission-driven — excited to improve education through technology that makes institutions smarter, faster, and more equitable
• Collaborative and high-agency — you take initiative, value clear communication, and have the instincts of an owner, not an employee
• AI-curious or experienced — exposure to LLMs, vector databases, or prompt engineering is a plus

Our Stack

• Frontend: React + Vite
• Backend: Node.js + Express, orchestrating data and AI agent workflows
• Data Layer: Postgres + Caching for fast queries
• LLM Integration: GPT, Gemini, Claude via API
• Cloud & Infra: Hosted on GCP

Why Join Straia

• Be one of the first engineers at a venture-backed AI company redefining institutional intelligence in higher ed
• Shape the core architecture and engineering culture from day one
• Work directly with top-tier investors and advisors from a16z, Reach, and JFF Ventures
• Join a small, fast-moving team that works incredibly hard, ships fast, and still makes time for good food, laughs, and adventures — we take our work seriously, but not ourselves
• Build meaningful technology that directly impacts student success and equity across colleges nationwide

What We Offer

• Compensation: $160K–$225K + equity
• Location: San Francisco (in office 4 days a week)
• Benefits: Health (platinum insurance), dental, and vision

**We do not sponsor Visas**