Senior Staff AI Engineer
Company: Sonatus
Location: Cupertino
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and rapidly growing
company whose software products and solutions help automakers build
dynamic software-defined vehicles. With over four million vehicles
already on the road with top global OEM brands, our vehicle and
cloud software solutions are at the forefront of automotive digital
transformation. The Sonatus team is a talented and diverse
collection of technology and automotive specialists hailing from
many of the most prominent companies in their respective
industries. Sonatus is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with
international locations in Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, Korea,
China, India, Taiwan and Japan. This is a hybrid position at our
Sunnyvale location. The Opportunity Sonatus is a leader in
providing technologies and software to global OEMs to build
software-defined vehicles. We are looking for a highly motivated AI
Engineer to join our fast-growing team. As a part of a
cross-functional team that is responsible for the full software
development life cycle, you will have the opportunity to work on
cutting-edge technologies and products, from conception to
deployment. Role and Responsibilities • Product Development:
Develop and deliver highly scalable, secure, and efficient AI
products, ensuring they meet rigorous performance and quality
standards. • Product Evaluation: Set the AI product evaluation
methodology. Closely collaborate with the QA team in evaluating the
quality of the AI products. • Innovation and Research: Conduct
research and experimental development to enhance AI capabilities
and optimize system performance. • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Engage with product and go-to-market teams to understand client
requirements and develop customized, impactful solutions. •
Stakeholder Communication: Clearly articulate complex AI concepts
and solutions to non-technical stakeholders, promoting
understanding and alignment. • Documentation: Establish and
maintain comprehensive documentation for AI products, including
functional specifications, software architecture specifications,
and user guides. • Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to
junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and
technical excellence. Requirements • Master or PhD degree in
Computer Science or related field • 8 years of professional
software development experience. • Strong proficiency in Python •
Deep understanding of Large Language Models(LLMs) and/or Small
Language Models(SLMs) • Deep understanding of prompting techniques
and prompting optimization • Deep understanding of Agentic
Framework • Fluent in data preprocessing • Solid understanding of
AI product lifecycles • Solid understanding on different ML
algorithms • Understanding of AI production evaluation process •
Experience with RAG, knowledge graph, and information retrieval •
Experience with the prominent GenAI models • Excellent
communication and teamwork abilities Desired Skills • Hands-on
experience with AI/ML model integration is highly desirable. •
Experience with pytorch, numpy and pandas • Experience with
microservices architecture, distributed systems, messaging
frameworks, and database • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps
practices, and infrastructure as code tools Benefits Benefits
Offered: • Competitive compensation and equity program • Health
care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) • Flexible and Dependent Care
Expense program • Retirement plan (401k) • Life Insurance (Basic,
Voluntary & AD&D) • Unlimited paid time off per year, 15 paid
holidays • Hybrid office work arrangement/flexibility Perk
Offerings include: • Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages
during on-site working days • Wellness benefit allowances (towards
gym membership and fitness programs) • Internet reimbursement •
Computer Accessory Allowance
Keywords: Sonatus, Union City , Senior Staff AI Engineer, Engineering , Cupertino, California
