The Research Engineer – Mechatronics is a hands-on engineering role within the TaylorMade Research & Development team, focused on the design, prototyping, integration, and validation of electromechanical systems that advance golf equipment and player performance. This role demands deep practical expertise in mechatronics, sensor systems, electronic hardware, wiring, and embedded controls, combined with the ability to develop supporting software and user-facing tools. The ideal candidate is a builder and problem-solver who thrives in a laboratory and prototype environment, producing functional systems from concept through deployment. Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities: Design, prototype, wire, assemble, and test mechatronic and electromechanical systems used in golf equipment evaluation, performance measurement, and product development Develop and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical specifications for custom hardware assemblies, test rigs, and IoT-connected devices Select, integrate, and characterize sensors (IMUs, load cells, encoders, pressure sensors, optical sensors, etc.) – including defining operating limits, calibration procedures, and signal conditioning requirements Design and implement IoT systems and wireless data acquisition platforms that capture real-time performance data from equipment and players Develop embedded firmware and control software for microcontrollers and microprocessors (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32 or similar) to drive test automation and data capture systems Write clean, maintainable code to interface with hardware, process sensor data, and build internal and user-facing applications and interfaces; leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate prototyping and automate test routines; apply basic computer vision techni
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About the Team Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings. Working across the entire model stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the constraints of physical systems to improve peoples’ lives. About the Role We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and prototype novel tactile, proprioceptive and force sensor solutions. You will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional partners to set functional requirements, develop and iterate on hardware to meet program expectations. This role is aimed at candidates with strong fundamentals in mechanical system design and robotic sensing including tactile sensors, force sensing and position sensing. You will contribute to real hardware programs moving from prototype through early production. You will lead both new sensor subsystem development and ongoing improvements to existing systems based on testing, field performance, and manufacturing feedback. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-person presence 4 days a week. In this role, you will Lead the design and iteration of mechanical subsystems, including tactile sensors, load cells, force torque sensors and joint encoders. Create and maintain CAD models, assemblies, and drawings with appropriate tolerancing and documentation. Build and test prototypes, supporting debugging of mechanical issues such as fit, alignment, friction, and wear. Assist in developing test methods and executing validation to evaluate performance, durability, calibration and failure modes. Work with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical components with sensors, actuators, and control systems. Support transition of designs from prototype to manufacturable assemblies, incorporating DFM and DFA considerations. Collaborate with manufact
About the Team Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings. Working across the entire model stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the constraints of physical systems to improve peoples’ lives. About the Role We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to build and own the electrical backbone of our robotic actuator dynamometer and test infrastructure. You will design, integrate, and operate the load motor drives, power distribution, instrumentation wiring, DAQ interfaces, and safety systems that make high-performance robotic actuator testing repeatable, safe, and scalable. This role spans hands-on lab execution and system architecture: selecting and commissioning power electronics, designing robust test-cell electrical systems, bringing up sensors and DAQ, and partnering with mechanical and software engineers to turn robotic actuator hardware into trustworthy data. In this role, you will Own the electrical architecture of dynamometer and actuator test cells, from mains distribution and protection through load motor drives, braking, and auxiliary power. Specify, integrate, commission, and tune motor drives and load machines for robotic actuator torque, speed, efficiency, thermal, and durability testing. Design power distribution, grounding, shielding, cable routing, and connectorization for high-current, high-voltage, and low-level measurement systems. Integrate torque, position, speed, temperature, voltage, current, vibration, and other instrumentation from robotic actuators into DAQ and control systems. Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, harness documentation, and test-cell interface definitions. Build, debug, and maintain test-cell electrical hardware, rapidly diagnosing noise, EMI, grounding, drive, sensor, and power-q
Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the world around us, that’s why we’re building a universal autonomy platform: self-driving for all roads and all rides. Founded in 2016, Nuro is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology for a wide range of vehicles, use cases, and markets. Powered by the Nuro Driver™, our universal autonomy platform enables the global mobility ecosystem to deploy autonomy at scale, from robotaxis and logistics fleets to personal vehicles. With years of real-world deployment experience and a flexible, partner-led business model, Nuro is working toward a future where millions of autonomous vehicles powered by our technology help make everyday life safer, easier, and more connected. Nuro has raised over $2B in capital from Uber, NVIDIA, Google, Softbank, Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, and other leading investors. About the Role We are looking for an experienced mechanical designer to join our world class team of engineers in our Autonomous Vehicle Hardware group. In this role you will be responsible for the research, design, and delivery of our autonomous hardware solutions that enable Nuro’s autonomous systems. This work spans electronics and sensor packaging, technology development, and vehicle integrations to support customer programs. You’ll be developing the hardware solutions that safely and reliably enables our L4 autonomy system across platforms, use cases, and operational conditions. About the Work Own the engineering design, development, and release of autonomous hardware necessary to enable the Nuro Driver system across customer platforms. Lead the specification and integration in collaboration with our vehicle partners to ensure platform integrations meet the performance needs of our Nuro Driver system and satisfy customer produ
About Team Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and advancing toward AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world environments. Working across the full model and systems stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the physical constraints of real-world systems to improve people’s lives. About the Role We are looking for a TPM to drive development and integration of a range of sensor systems for robotics. This role will drive cross-functional alignment across requirements, engineering design, integration, validation, manufacturing, supply chain, and release processes, helping turn complex sensor-system needs into clear plans, decisions, and milestones. Location and in-person expectations: This role is based in San Francisco, CA and requires in-person presence 4 days a week. In this role you will: Drive requirements alignment across engineering design, integration, testing, and validation for camera modules, LiDAR, IMUs, RADAR, proximity sensors, audio components and the systems they interact with. Coordinate the integration of modules including electrical, mechanical, harnessing, and software interfaces with the full robotic system with deep understanding of timelines to drive the respective PCBAs, enclosures, build and test fixtures, connectors and cables. Establish effective cadences for technical reviews, BOM readiness, change management, production releases, approvals, and decision tracking. Align harnesses, fasteners, assembly fixtures, test fixtures, and documentation so cross-functional teams can execute against a clear plan. Lead validation planning around functional, reliability, NVH failure modes, including testing needs, schedules, and exit criteria. Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to manage handoffs, lead times, dependencies, and production readiness. Drive tradeoff decisions across cost, qua
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Who We Are Nuro believes self-driving vehicles are the most immediate and profound opportunity for AI to drive positive change in the physical world. Safer streets, more time for what matters, and easier access to the world around us, that’s why we’re building a universal autonomy platform: self-driving for all roads and all rides. Founded in 2016, Nuro is a physical AI company developing Level 4 autonomous driving technology for a wide range of vehicles, use cases, and markets. Powered by the Nuro Driver™, our universal autonomy platform enables the global mobility ecosystem to deploy autonomy at scale, from robotaxis and logistics fleets to personal vehicles. With years of real-world deployment experience and a flexible, partner-led business model, Nuro is working toward a future where millions of autonomous vehicles powered by our technology help make everyday life safer, easier, and more connected. Nuro has raised over $2B in capital from Uber, NVIDIA, Google, Softbank, Fidelity, T. Rowe Price, and other leading investors. About the Role We are looking for an experienced leader to be our Head of AV HW Mechanical Design and lead our world class team of engineers. In this role you will be responsible for the research, design, and delivery of our autonomous hardware solutions that enable Nuro’s autonomous driving systems. This work spans electronics packaging, sensor packaging, vehicle integrations, and sensor weather mitigation, and success requires the ability to manage the full product lifecycle, key partnerships with electrical and software engineering counterparts, and long term R&D efforts. Leading this team will also require strong organizational and communications skills. You will be responsible for managing a large engineering team working across multiple product lines, driving a culture of accountability and technical rigor, and developing the people and processes of the team. About the Work Define and own the mechanical design efforts across Nu
$176K – $220K/yr
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. Lyft connects people to transportation to change the way we live and get around our communities. We are looking for product managers who bring exceptional creative and analytical skills to drive forward a best in class product. Product management at Lyft leads the integration of engineering, data science, and design to achieve the company’s vision for reinventing transportation. We are looking for entrepreneurial and passionate Product Managers to innovate and execute across a rapidly growing, fast paced company and industry from our San Francisco headquarters. The Core Rider team is responsible for the Lyft consumer app you know and love. This team spans the entire consumer journey across the request and purchase flows, search, pickups and dropoffs, the post-match experience, and the in-trip experience. As a Staff Product Manager on the Core Rider team, you’ll lead a large cross-functional team to build the rider “journey” (anything that gets a rider from A to B.) This includes the home screen, request flow, pickup experience, in-ride experience, and rate & pay. You’ll also be responsible for how this “golden path” experience extends to serve AVs and segments of interest – owning targeted experiences like Lyft Silver for Seniors and Price Lock for commuters. This represents a large percentage of the core Lyft rider experience used by millions of people every day. Plus, the solutions you build need to work everywhere, from the simplest suburban home to JFK Airport, and all modes of transportation (rideshare, AVs, etc.). Responsibilities: Understand Lyft's strategic and competitive position. Set goals and success metrics that align with Lyft's mission and drive maximum impact based on data analysis, market research and usability studies Set an incredibly ambitious vision that motivates and i
$93.6K – $156K/yr
ROLE SUMMARY We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our high content imaging lab within the Discovery Biology and Pharmacology (DBP) group at the vibrant Groton campus in Connecticut. DBP is responsible for hit-identification, lead optimization, and molecular characterization of our small molecules and has teams focused on high-throughput screening, DNA-encoded libraries, pharmacology, protein homeostasis platforms, cellular models, functional genomics, and high-content imaging. The group is highly integrated with other groups in Medicine Design including Chemists, Structural Biologists, and Computational Scientists, and supports the small molecule portfolio across multiple therapeutic areas. The individual in this role will bring in rich experience in high content imaging and high throughput flow cytometry, and apply them to support our diverse small molecule portfolio spanning various therapeutic areas. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES High-content imaging assay design, development, and optimization: Apply a broad range of imaging and flow cytometry assay technologies to address project needs. Independently develop, optimize, and troubleshoot high-content imaging and flow cytometry assays. Imaging data analysis and interpretation: Design and implement advanced image-analysis workflows, build complex analysis algorithms, and streamline data processing to support medium- to high-throughput screening. Translate imaging data into clear, actionable biological insights. Imaging infrastructure management and continuous improvement: Partner with team experts to support high-content imaging and flow cytometry instrumentation, implement software solutions that enable advanced imaging applications and data analysis, and continuously improve ima
$94.9K – $122.9K/yr
At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference. Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated, attentive, and self-driven candidate to join our team, Biologics Pivotal Formulation and Process Development, as a Senior Research Associate. Once onboarded, the successful candidate will contribute in developing formulation and drug product processes for innovative molecules in pivotal clinical and commercial stages. The candidate will have tremendous opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced and resource-rich environment through training and professional relationships. The ideal candidate is expected to be action oriented with high expectations of themselves and others. They should have good verbal and written communication interpersonal skills. <
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam. Our Fraud team's mission is to help companies detect and prevent fraud using Plaid's financial network data. We believe that transaction patterns, device signals, identity linkages, and behavioral data are dramatically underleveraged tools in fraud prevention. Our products — including Protect and Signal — operate at network scale and depend on real-world investigation and research to stay ahead of adaptive adversaries. As a Senior Fraud Researcher, you will sit at the intersection of live fraud investigation, applied data science, and product innovation. You will lead complex investigations, translate findings into detection improvements, and collaborate tightly with Data Science, ML, and Product teams to shape the next generation of Plaid's fraud capabilities. This is not a purely operational role — your research directly drives features, model inputs, and product design. Responsibilities: Live Fraud Investigation & Reconstruction Lead investigations into complex fraud cases across identities, accounts, devices, and transaction surfaces Provide support to day-to-day fraud operations including SEVs and alert triage Reconstruct attacker sequences and hypothesize actor intent and tooling Distill p
Citi's Equity Research team is looking for an Associate with strong financial fundamentals, intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in investing. You’ll develop company expertise, financial modeling skills, and investment insights while covering one of the most dynamic sectors in the global market. Previous experience covering the Technology sector is not required, we welcome candidates from other industries who are excited to learn and transition into areas such as Semis, Networking, Hardware, Quantum and other technology subsectors. Responsibilities Support senior analysts in researching companies across the Technology & Communications sector. Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and earnings forecasts. Analyze company financial statements, industry trends, competitive positioning, and market developments. Assist with writing research reports, earnings previews and recaps, thematic reports, and investment recommendations. Participate in earnings calls, company meetings, industry conferences, and investor events. Monitor news flow, financial results, and industry developments to identify investment opportunities and risks. Prepare presentation materials and research supporting client discussions. Collaborate closely with senior analysts while developing deeper sector expertise and research skills. Contribute to a collaborative team environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy, integrity, and professional Required Qualifications & Skills 2 to 3 years of experience in Equity Research, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Valuation, or another financial markets-related role. Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting fundamentals, and corporate finance. Experience building financial models and performing com
$93.6K – $156K/yr
What You Will Achieve As a Senior Scientist, you will be at the center of our operations and you’ll find that everything we do, every day, is in line with an unwavering commitment to quality. You will be recognized as a technical expert and a scientific contributor. With your deep knowledge of the discipline, you will be an active team member whose decisions impact the projects. You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties during chemical syntheses, or drug product development process. You will be using your scientific judgment to adapt standard methods and techniques by applying prior work experience. You will be forecasting and planning resource requirements for your project team. Your creativity in developing novel processes and new ideas will be used frequently. You will undertake mentoring activities to guide team members. It is your innovative scientific temperament that will help in making Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe. How You Will Achieve It This colleague will be responsible for developing analytical strategies in support of pharmaceutical drug substance and/or drug products during all development phases, including supporting manufacturing process development, developing, validating and transferring analytical methods, designing stability studies for shelf life assignments, and developing impurity control strategies. Collaborates with colleagues and subject matter experts to assess the most appropriate analytical approach to support project activities, including use of computational predictive tools, modelling software and data visualization tools where appropriate. Perform lab work and delegate responsibilities and review peer lab work as appropriate, Through effective communicat
$176.6K – $294.3K/yr
ROLE SUMMARY As an AI-enabled strategic scientific leader, you will partner with Oncology Research Leadership to integrate AI-driven strategies that will drive data-informed decision-making across our Oncology Research pipeline. As the AI Portfolio Lead, you will bridge cutting-edge AI/advanced analytics with deep Oncology R&D expertise to guide our portfolio strategy. Working as an individual contributor reporting into the Head, Portfolio Strategy and Program Management, you will analyze and continuously assess Oncology Research projects using AI-driven insights (predictive models, scenario simulations, competitive intelligence) and propose actionable strategies to Oncology Research Leadership. This role is science-focused and spans across discovery and preclinical stage programs, ensuring that our project teams pursue the most promising scientific approaches and mechanisms of action. Your work will directly inform pipeline prioritization and resource allocation decisions, enhancing the quality and objectivity of governance deliberations with robust data. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Portfolio Analysis and Insights: Continuously analyze the oncology Research portfolio (ESD through Preclinical) using advanced AI/ML tools and analytics to evaluate each program’s scientific strength, probability of success, and strategic portfolio fit per disease area strategies. Strategy Recommendation: Develop and propose data-driven portfolio strategies (at both project and portfolio levels) to senior leaders and Research governance committee. Use scenario analysis and predictive modeling to highlight optimal project prioritization, pipeline balance, and resource allocation scenarios. AI-Enabled Decision Support: Integrate AI-derived insights (e.g. machine learning predictions, knowl
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role As a Senior Product Manager , you will own GitLab's Secret Detection offering and the Vulnerability Research function that produces the detection content across security products. Secret Detection is one of the highest-signal, highest-volume security capabilities on the platform. Leaked credentials are the most common initial access vector in real breaches, and as AI agents write, commit, and configure more of the software, the surface area for exposed secrets grows faster than the number of humans watching it. You will own the full loop: detect a secret with high precision, tell the customer whether it i
Scientist/Senior Scientist, Stem Cell/iPSC Research–Foster City, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)
IlluminaScientist/Senior Scientist, Stem Cell/iPSC Research–Foster City, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) — US - Bay Area - Foster City. Apply via Workday.
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