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15d ago

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

AppFolio Inc Goleta, CA

Goleta, CA

15d ago

$264k - $363k/yr Full time Agentic Ai Ai Agent Ai Agent Platform

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Job Description

AppFolio is hiring a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to define and lead AI systems for Realm-X and an autonomous Real Estate Performance Management (RPM) platform.

Responsibilities

Define the technical vision and architecture for AI systems across Realm-X in partnership with senior leadership
Design and deploy AI Agentic systems that combine reasoning, planning, and execution
Deliver multi-agent orchestration across specialist agents for areas such as maintenance, leasing, accounting, and collections
Establish platform primitives and abstractions for context-aware, action-oriented automation
Raise standards across end-to-end ML systems: data collection, training, evaluation, deployment, and inference infrastructure
Architect and build scalable multi-modal and real-time AI applications with high-quality deployment practices
Lead AppFolio’s transition toward autonomous property management operations using existing LLMs today, while instrumenting proprietary data collection for future training workflows
Enable selective training, fine-tuning, and RL optimization for open source LLMs and SLMs in the RPM domain to optimize performance, latency, and cost
Build data and feedback loops to enable Reinforcement Learning over agent action policies in partially observable, high-stakes property management

Requirements

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field
10+ years building software systems with significant focus on ML/AI (or equivalent impact)
Published research and shipped production systems
Experience with traditional ML, deep learning, and generative AI / LLMs including prompting, fine-tuning, RAG, agents, and tool and skills use
Hands-on experience with LLM post-training such as SFT, RLHF, DPO, and/or RL at non-trivial scale
Strong grasp of data extraction, model training, evaluation, deployment, and integration into production software
Expertise in Python, PyTorch, NumPy, AWS, Docker, SQL, embeddings, and RAG
Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, and LLM observability tools such as LangSmith
Experience designing and operating production-grade ML systems at scale
Applied experience with ontology-driven systems, knowledge graphs, or semantic layers to model business domains for AI
Proficiency with AI coding tools and workflows, e.g., Copilot and ChatGPT, including code generation tools

Technologies

Python, PyTorch, NumPy
AWS, Docker, SQL
Embeddings, RAG
LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith
Copilot, ChatGPT
SFT, RLHF, DPO
LLMs, SLMs

Nice to Have

Deep RL expertise applied to sequential decision-making under partial observability
Experience designing evaluation and benchmarking systems for AI
Background in distributed systems and real-time architectures
Experience building platforms used by multiple engineering teams
Contributions to industry thought leadership (publications, talks, open source, etc.)

Benefits

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits
Compensation range: $264,000 - $363,000 base pay
Additional benefits or discretionary bonuses may be eligible based on role and/or employment type

Location

Goleta, CA (onsite)
Find out more about locations by visiting AppFolio’s site
All late-stage candidates complete an in-person meeting with an AppFolian as part of the hiring process

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3mo ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Leonardo DRS Goleta, CA

Goleta, CA

3mo ago Closed

$107k - $145k/yr Full time Senior .NET C Language

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 12, 2026).

Job Description

Leonardo DRS Land Systems in Goleta, CA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, pet insurance, a 401K retirement plan, Employee Stock Purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, vacation and health and emergency leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and a flexible work schedule. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer role supports embedded software solutions across multiple U.S. defense programs with in-person or hybrid work options, and carries a salary range of USD 107,089 - 144,570 per year.

Location: Goleta, CA (hybrid)

Responsibilities

Complete technical projects independently and provide leadership to other engineers
Review customer specifications and requirements and translate them into designs that best support the needs
Design and implement embedded software code
Develop, document, and support testing for products, systems, or subsystems
Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments
Document component and subsystem specifications
Specify and evaluate supplier subsystems and services
Apply fundamental software engineering principles to create solutions that meet project needs
Apply core computer science concepts in development, testing, and documentation of software units
Participate as a member of the testing team to plan and review test cases within software solution components
Engage in code reviews with systems engineers, software architects, and other technical staff
Collaborate with internal and external customers to develop systems that meet business specifications
Communicate clearly, in writing and verbally, with colleagues and customers as required
Support and reinforce the mission, values, and culture of the organization

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
Proven fundamentals in computer science including algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
5+ years of industry experience delivering high-quality applications, with programming experience in one or more of C, C++, C# and/or Java
Practical experience working with embedded hardware
Experience in Object Oriented design and development
Experience following formal software development processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well in a team environment as well as independently with limited guidance
Demonstrated ambition to learn
Experience with Linux/Unix and/or Windows
Experience with software version control systems, preferably Git
Willing to travel up to 20% as necessary

Technologies

C
C++
C#
Java
Linux/Unix
Windows
Git

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance
Pet insurance
401K retirement plan
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Vacation & Health & Emergency leave
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Student loan repayment
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedule

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3mo ago

Embedded Software Engineer III

SiOnyx, LLC Goleta, CA

Goleta, CA

3mo ago Closed

$125k - $145k/yr Full time Driver Development Embedded Linux Embedded Software

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 4, 2026).

Job Description

Experienced Embedded Software Engineer III needed to design, develop, and optimize software for imaging sensor systems, providing technical leadership across cross-functional teams and customer engagements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with software, hardware, systems, and optical engineering teams to deliver fully integrated imaging solutions.
Develop and expand capabilities to design and integrate software tools and functions.
Create and maintain embedded Linux software for ARM-based SoCs powering real-time video pipelines.
Implement and optimize drivers, middleware, and APIs for Ethernet/PoE, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and serial interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART).
Assist with board bring-up, BSP customization, bootloader configuration, and AMP proprietary video pipeline software integration.
Coordinate with hardware teams to ensure cohesive system design.
Troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues using JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
Conduct root-cause analysis of complex integration problems.
Document designs, develop test harnesses, and participate in structured design reviews.
Help define and execute system-level verification and validation plans.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
Act as a subject matter expert in imaging system design during customer engagements, proposals, and reviews.
Support the product lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring field-proven reliability and manufacturability.
Collaborate with customers and product teams to define requirements and translate them into flow-down requirements for subsystems and developers.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field (PhD a plus).
Minimum 5 years of embedded software/firmware development experience.
Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems.
Experience with low-light imaging, NIR/IR systems, or high-performance CMOS sensor technologies.
Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, SoCs, and FPGA-based systems in real-time environments.
Proven hardware/software integration and debugging ability with industry-standard tools.
Extensive knowledge of communication protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and Ethernet.
Track record of delivering reliable, optimized embedded solutions for power- and performance-constrained systems.
Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams within fast-paced settings.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing skills.
US Citizen or green card holder required.

Technologies

C
C++
Python
FPGA
RTOS
Embedded Linux
ARM-based SoCs
I2C
SPI
UART
Ethernet
PoE
HDMI
USB
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
JTAG
Oscilloscopes
Logic analyzers
Protocol analyzers
CMOS sensor technologies
Low-light imaging
NIR/IR imaging
SoCs
Real-time video pipelines

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) 4% Match
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Compensation

Salary range: $125,000 - $145,000 per year
Discretionary bonus: 7.5 – 10%
Pay: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time

Application and Location

Application question: Are you a US Citizen or Green Card Holder?
Ability to commute: Goleta, CA 93117 (Required)
Work location: In person
Location: Goleta, CA (onsite)

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5mo ago

Senior System Engineer (Hardware Engineer)

Seek Thermal, Inc. Goleta, CA

Goleta, CA

5mo ago Closed

$145k - $195k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Senior Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 21, 2026).

Job Description

Responsibilities

Establish the overall system architecture and specify technical requirements for thermal imaging devices.
Perform trade studies and develop performance budgets covering NETD, MTF, latency, and throughput.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to guide roadmap planning and evaluate design trade‑offs.
Lead validation and verification activities to assess performance, reliability, and compliance.
Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for system‑level challenges.
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in systems engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in embedded systems or sensor‑based product development.
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or an equivalent system modeling tool.
Experience with imaging sensors, optical alignment, calibration, or AI‑enhanced imaging.
Strong communication skills and the ability to lead in a collaborative environment.

Technologies

MATLAB
Python

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Job details

Job type: Full-time
Salary: USD 145,000 - 195,000 per year
Location: Goleta, CA (onsite)
Relocation: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work location: In person

Application questions

Due to the nature of our business, we are unable to sponsor a work Visa. Are you a permanent resident of the U.S.?

Location and relocation

Ability to commute: Goleta, CA 93117 (Preferred)
Ability to relocate: Goleta, CA 93117: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work location: In person

Why join us

Work on innovative imaging technologies that impact multiple industries.
Collaborate with passionate, cross‑functional experts.
Competitive pay, great benefits, and a mission‑driven culture.

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Engineer Jobs in Goleta, CA

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer III

Senior System Engineer (Hardware Engineer)

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