Job Description

(Note: only those with at least 10-12 years in autonomous systems will be considered for this opportunity)

⚡ Job Title: Chief Technology Officer

💼 Industry: Autonomous Vehicles

🌎 Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Remote)

💰 Salary: $300,000 - $500,000 (+equity)

A pioneering force in the autonomous vehicle industry, developing cutting-edge Level 4 and Level 5 self-driving technologies that redefine mobility and transportation. Our mission is to create safe, efficient, and intelligent autonomous solutions that integrate seamlessly into urban and commercial ecosystems. Backed by top-tier investors and strategic partnerships with leading automotive and AI firms, we are at the forefront of innovation in robotics and perception systems.

Position Overview

As the CTO, you will lead the technology vision, strategy, and execution for our autonomous vehicle platform. You will oversee all R&D, software engineering, AI/ML, and hardware integration efforts, ensuring that our autonomous systems achieve industry-leading performance in perception, decision-making, and control. The CTO will also drive collaboration with regulatory agencies, industry partners, and internal teams to shape the future of self-driving technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s technology strategy for autonomous vehicle software, AI, and sensor fusion.
• Oversee the development of autonomous driving stacks, including perception, localization, planning, and control.
• Lead AI/ML advancements in computer vision, deep learning, and reinforcement learning for autonomous decision-making.
• Direct the development of simulation and digital twin environments for autonomous system validation.
• Guide software and hardware integration, ensuring seamless communication between AI-driven decision-making and embedded automotive systems.
• Foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence across engineering, research, and product teams.
• Partner with regulatory bodies and industry groups to ensure compliance with AV safety standards, such as ISO 26262, SAE J3016, and NHTSA guidelines.
• Collaborate with external partners, including automotive OEMs, robotics firms, and cloud computing providers, to accelerate technology deployment.
• Develop strategies for real-world fleet deployment, teleoperations, and data collection pipelines for continuous improvement.
• Evaluate emerging technologies such as edge computing, 5G connectivity, and V2X (vehicle-to-everything) communication to enhance AV capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, robotics, AI, or automotive technology, with at least 5 years in an executive leadership role.
• Deep expertise in autonomous systems, including sensor fusion (LiDAR, RADAR, cameras), SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping), and predictive modeling.
• Strong background in AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), embedded systems, and real-time computing.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale engineering teams and delivering production-grade autonomous technologies.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure, high-performance computing, and data pipelines for AV development.
• Strong understanding of functional safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements for autonomous vehicles.
• Excellent leadership, strategic vision, and communication skills, with the ability to align technical development with business objectives.

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